What: Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
Where: Kimmel Center Perelman Theater (map)
When: Thursday, July 29 8:30
Fresh off their stint backing Fela on Broadway, Antibalas is making a stop in Philadelphia as part of their Global Grooves Dance Party. Using the Afrobeat sounds as a launching pad, the twelve members of Antibalas weaves a rich tapestry of Latin, jazz, classical, funk, and soul into their rhythmic, horn-driven mix. Always looking to push their unique sound further, Antibalas has truly become renowned for their relentless live shows. The band plays more than 100 dates each year, constantly traversing the United States, Canada and Europe in venues large and small—from the sweaty clubs of Brooklyn to festivals in exotic places like La Reunion and the Canary Islands.
Tickets are still available for their saturday night show.