Hailing from Toulouse, France, Akoni Astrobeat is reshaping the boundaries of Afro-jazz with a bold approach that bridges cultures and eras. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant 70s African scene, this seven-piece band seamlessly blends the pioneering sounds of Afro-funk and Ethio-jazz with the infectious grooves of North Africa and the hypnotic melodies of the Middle East. But Akoni Astrobeat is no nostalgia act. Their music is a forward-looking journey, weaving traditional influences into a contemporary instrumental jazz sound. Anchored by original compositions, the band uses tradition as a springboard for boundless creative exploration. With mystical atmospheres and explosive polyrhythms, Akoni Astrobeat’s sound is a thrilling mix of introspection and celebration. Their music takes listeners on a sensory journey, where each track becomes a bridge between the past and the present, the familiar and the unexplored. For fans of modern groove and global jazz, Akoni Astrobeat is a name to watch. Line Up Marylou Planchon - Flute, Nay & composition Sylvain Bouysset - Bass & composition Laetitia Bonnin - Keys Robin Jouanneau - Sax Malita Tembo - Percussions & dance Ivan Lepineux - Percussions Alexandre Felvia - Drums
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Akoni Astrobeat plays an energetic blend of Afro-jazz, Afro-funk, and Ethio-jazz infused with Middle Eastern and North African grooves.
The seven-piece instrumental band is based in Toulouse, France.
The group consists of Marylou Planchon, Sylvain Bouysset, Laetitia Bonnin, Robin Jouanneau, Malita Tembo, Ivan Lepineux, and Alexandre Felvia.
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