Nah. It's a local band from Helsinki by the name of Aiyekooto (and his) Afrobeat International. The song's titled "Shebe" - not sure if that's how it's written at all. A foul word in Nigerian. The band won "Group of the Year" award in ´08 at the local Funk Awards. They haven't put out anything yet.
The band's going to perform next in Helsinki January 7th, In a few days, woo!
Yes, it was fantastic, just as all their gigs have been. It's been reduced to "only" a 15-piece orchestra now, 'cause it's not easy to manage some 20-25 pro musicians to be in the same place at the same time. But it's great all the same. Hopefully, 2009 will bring them lots more gigs, and some recorded material as well.
Nice !!! Afrobeat forever !!!! Thanks for sharing
Jeleosimi 2 years ago
Nah. It's a local band from Helsinki by the name of Aiyekooto (and his) Afrobeat International. The song's titled "Shebe" - not sure if that's how it's written at all. A foul word in Nigerian. The band won "Group of the Year" award in ´08 at the local Funk Awards. They haven't put out anything yet.
The band's going to perform next in Helsinki January 7th, In a few days, woo!
Myspace dash aiyekooto for more.
janskia 3 years ago
Greaaaat, i've got all the mysterious info now!!!
Thanks a lot :-)
How was their concert, i guess you've been there around!
Let me know how it was...!
myriamas 3 years ago
Yes, it was fantastic, just as all their gigs have been. It's been reduced to "only" a 15-piece orchestra now, 'cause it's not easy to manage some 20-25 pro musicians to be in the same place at the same time. But it's great all the same. Hopefully, 2009 will bring them lots more gigs, and some recorded material as well.
janskia 3 years ago
Thanks for the info!
The concert was amazing! Really really good atmosphere, great musicians and singers!!!!
myriamas 3 years ago
This could be Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra... hope you enjoyed the concert!
JadahCHR 3 years ago