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SUMMARY:: District: Newen Afrobeat
DESCRIPTION:13 Piece Chilean Afrobeat Orchestra to perform in Liverpool thi
 s August\n\nNEWEN AFROBEAT\nSunday 20th August 2023\nDISTRICT\, 61 Jordan
  Street Liverpool\n\nDoors 8pm // Band on stage 9pm\nTICKETS ON SALE NOW\n
 \n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nA 13-piece Chilean orchestra that makes music inspired by
  the legacy of the Nigerian musician Fela Kuti returns to Liverpool this A
 ugust.\n\nDescribed as 'a magnificent new sample of cultural integration 
 between Latin America and Africa'\, Newen Afrobeat unify African rhythms
  with a colourful and energetic staging\, embedded in a deep social messag
 e that talks about their roots and social movements.\n\nWith a ten-year ca
 reer\, four albums and nine international tours under their belt\, the ba
 nd have performed on important stages such as the Montreal International 
 Jazz Festival\, WOMEX\, Felabration Lagos\, and even at Liverpool's own Af
 rica Oyé\, becoming one of the most played Afrobeat acts in the world an
 d a recognised exponent of the world music scene.\n\nAfter releasing their
  “Newen Plays Fela” EP (which includes the single ‘Opposite People
 ’ - Afrobeat’s most watched video worldwide)\, the group released a se
 cond volume of songs by Fela Kuti featuring a new collaboration with his s
 on Seun Kuti.\n\nCurrently\, Newen Afrobeat is finishing production on t
 heir new original album\, which features collaborations with renowned art
 ists such as Dele Sosimi\, Joe Vasconcellos\, among others. The album is 
 scheduled for release in August 2023.\n\nDon't miss Newen Afrobeat when t
 hey play District in Liverpool on 20th August 2023. Doors open at 7pm and 
 tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite.
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