Chi-Town, post-punk soul singer extraordinaire JC BROOKS will be one of the many special guests at Chicago Afrobeat Project’s 10-year anniversary and album release party for “Nyash UP!” Chicago vocalist Ugochi will also be featured, and sharing the bill are Occidental Brothers Dance Band International, Fatbook and Bloco Maximo.
In advance of its official release on February 26, 2013, the album art for “Nyash UP!” is out! As Chicago Afrobeat Project’s fourth studio effort, the group took a unique approach on the album by mashing Radiohead and Fugazi with Fela Kuti, while also reinterpreting songs from Marvin Gaye, Talking Heads, System of a Down, Ceu, 808 State, the Vandermark 5, and Led Zeppelin.
Listen to an audio preview of “Inner City Blues Make Ya Wanna Holler (Marvin Gaye)” featuring Chicago vocalists Ugochi and Squair Blaq.
Discounted pre-orders are also available now.
Prepare for a very special night as Chicago Afrobeat Project celebrates 10 years and the release of its new album “Nyash UP!” on Saturday, December 15, 2012 the Double Door in Wicker Park. The night will feature many surprises and special guests.
Special guests:
Also on the bill to help celebrate the night are our good friends:
“Nyash UP!” is the Chicago Afrobeat Project’s fourth studio release and its first in four years. The band took a unique approach the album by reinterpreting the music of artists who have made an impact on them over the years. Radiohead and Fugazi are mashed with Fela Kuti, while Talking Heads, Ceu, System of a Down, Led Zeppelin, 808 State, Marvin Gaye, and the Vandermark 5 are reinterpreted by the band.
The album is by far the group’s most ambitious recording to date. Listen to a track from the new album: “Inner City Blues Makes Ya Wanna Holler (Marvin Gaye).”