"The spectacular chemistry shared by this large band is electric and emotive."
SONGLINES MAGAZINE
12-piece powerhouse Agbeko are inspired by the lineage of Afrobeat from Fela Kuti to Antibalas via modern-day psychedelia of The Heliocentrics, writing their own chapter combining Ethio-jazz, Protest Song and avant-rock. An onslaught of horns, driven grooves, moving lyrics and cathartic soloing, Agbeko consistently perform major UK festivals including Green Man, Kendal Calling, Boomtown and Manchester Jazz Festival, as well as in France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta. They represented hometown Manchester in WOMEX24’s opening concert.
Manchester's finest - and most persuasive - advert for quixotic musical adventure |
Agbeko have developed their sound to the point of distinction ...deeply danceable, lyrically poignant and importantly, identifiable. |