NEWEN AFROBEAT SUNDAY 20th AUGUST at DISTRICT

Newen Afrobeat is a 13-piece Chilean orchestra that makes music inspired by the legacy of the Nigerian musician Fela Kuti.

With a particular Latin stamp, Newen unify the African rhythms with a colourful and energetic staging, embedded in a deep social message that talks about their roots and social movements in their territory. With a 10-year career, four albums and 9 international tours under their belt, Newen have performed on important stages such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival, WOMEX, Africa Oyé, and Felabration Lagos, becoming one of the most played afrobeat artist in the world and a recognised exponent of the world music scene. Newen Afrobeat is more than a simple orchestra, it is an experience of music, dance, and social awareness.

Description and Latest Releases

After releasing “Newen Plays Fela”, EP which includes ‘Opposite People’ -Afrobeat’s most

watched video worldwide-, Newen Afrobeat released second volume of songs by Fela Kuti featuring a new collaboration with Seun Kuti on “Zombie”, song considered by Times Magazine on its 100 best songs in history list. A magnificent new sample of cultural integration between Latin America and Africa.

Currently, Newen Afrobeat is finishing the production of their new original album, which features the collaboration of renowned artists such as Dele Sosimi, Joe Vasconcellos, among others. This album will be released in August 2023. Besides, the band is embarking on one of their biggest tours, a world tour that will visit Italy, Albania, Germany, France, Poland, Greece, the UK, among other European countries, and it will bring the band for the first time to Ecuador and Colombia.