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Miami-based avant-dance duo--Cuci Amador and Smurphio formed Afrobeta in 2006 as a means to attain an ultimate form of artistic self-expression. Since then they've been tearing up dance-floors in their hometown. They're sound is unique (and diverse) it transcends genre classifications directed more towards the electro-pop. Between 2006 and 2008, they continued to perform in front of a building fan base, garnering local support from the Miami New Times who named them Best Electronic Band in 2007, Best Local Songwriters in 2008 and Best Band in 2010.
Last year, Afrobeta, who pen all of their own songs and lyrics, released the EP Do You Party? via Do IT, featured lead singles "Play House, "Do You Party?", "Two Different Worlds" and "As Long As You Like". This year the band has released their featured single "Play House" EP, in support of their upcoming full length album - "Under The Streets" slated to be released August 9th, 2011, along with music video by Dutch director Ruben Van Leer (available on youtube.com/afrobetachannel). The single EP comes packed with remixes by international renowned producers Larry Tee, Alexander Technique and Junior Sanchez. You can grab it now on itunes, Beatport and Amazon.
Now Afrobeta is taking their joyous beats and dazzling live shows across the nation and abroad! 2010 included high-profile performances at the 40th Anniversary Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, Burning Man, Fall Fashion week in New York, Ultra Brazil, Space Ibiza and the 12th annual Ultra Music Festival. Scheduled performances so far in 2011 include Palm Springs for Coachella Weekend, a closing slot on the 2nd Main Stage at the Ultra Music Festival and Camp Bisco. The band has rocked alongside Ghostland Observatory, Bassnectar, Orbital, Booka Shade, Annie Mac, Diplo, Holy Ghost!, Bloody Beetroots and Fake Blood.
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