Jun 9, 2010

Australian Afrobeat (Pt.II): The Liberators



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Allow us to introduce ourselves... building from the blueprints of 1970's Nigerian Afrobeat and American Funk and Soul, The Liberators have mixed the ideas from the new generation of African, Latino, European and Ashuri Australians and turned out some seriously heavy and unique grooves and melodies.


"I dig it!!" - Gilles Peterson (DJ, BBC Radio 1)

"That's some heavy shit! " - Terry Cole (Colemine Records)

"The Liberators are tight, right and out of sight!! Funky like a packed train in the summertime". " - Ray Lugo (Kokolo)

“It was great to have the Liberators play their debut gig with us at the Jazz Rooms in Sydney.I booked them on spec and must admit to being quite blown away by their sound and look so much so that I have booked them straight in for a return show. The Liberators are further proof that this music is happening in Australia, right here and now. I’m expecting great things - Russ Dewbury (DJ, Jazz Rooms)

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Inspired by the greats and rhythms of 1970′s Nigerian Afrobeat and American Funk and Soul, The Liberators have mixed the ideas from the new generation of African, Latino, European and Ashuri Australians and turned out some seriously heavy and unique grooves and melodies. The Liberators are a Sydney-based 10 piece powerhouse made up of musicians from Dojo Cuts, The Strides, The Bakery and Dr Wasabi set to bring a fresh new ans straight-up Afrofunk vibe to Sydney!

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1 comment:

  1. hey homey.. thank you for the link.. i have some more info on The Liberators.. i will send them all through if you want them..

    Peace from Sydney Australia

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