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Afrobeat Events in New York City
Afrobeat emerged in the late 1960s within Nigeria and Ghana as a revolutionary fusion crafted primarily by Fela Kuti and drummer Tony Allen. Find upcoming Afrobeat events in New York City below.
Upcoming Afrobeat Events · New York City
SAT 15 AUG
Third Annual Afro-Diasporic Ocean Festival
Kim Macharia, Bodoma Garifuna, Quilombo Do Acupe Capoeira Group, GarifunaRobics, DJ Wavy Fox
afrobeatworldreggae
Rockaway Beach Amphitheater
Kiss lounge on Saturdays
dancehallreggaeafrobeat
Kiss Entertainment
Hip Hop VS Reggae Every Saturday Night
hip hopreggaer&b
MAMATACO
Hip Hop, Reggae, Afro Beats and RNB
hip hopreggaeafrobeats
MAMATACO
#1 Saturday Night Party
r&bhip hopreggae
MAMATACO
After-Concert Party
DJ Class Act
hip hopreggaeafrobeats
MAMATACO
QLEEZY BIRTHDAY BASH
DJ Dimix
hip hopdancehallafrobeats
New York City
SugarAndSpice Soca Spectacular
DJ Easy, DJ Hangtime, DJ Drew
socabouyondancehall
Island Cz Lounge
Premier Saturdays NYC
hip hopr&bafrobeats
Agenda Restaurant
LEO TAKEOVER DJ IPOD OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
DJ Ipod
hip hopr&bdance
Amadeus Nightclub
AFRO FUSION: Afrobeats Party
afrobeatsamapianoafro house
Mehanata Bulgarian Bar
REGGAE SUNDAYS
DJ Dakar
reggaedancehallworld
Shrine
SUN 16 AUG
Afro Caribbean Explosion
DJ Enimoney, Sammie Soca, DJ Junior, DJ Moneymarv, Jeffspin, Mitchebeatz
azontoafrobeatsafrobeat
Skyport Marina
Blu’s Bootcamp
r&bsoulelectronic
The Ivory On Park
IVORY: Ultimate All White Affair Brunch & Day Party
DJ Self, DJ Wallah, DJ Money Jay
hip hopr&bafrobeat
The Lobby NJ
Girls Just Wanna Have Fund$$
hip hopr&bafrobeat
ATOLYE NYC
Somewhere Sunny
hip hopr&bafrobeat
Lincoln Park
Sunday Sessions
Federation Sound, Lab Sounds, DJ Danglez
reggaedancehallafrobeat
The Rogers Garden
AfroWaves NYC: Afrobeats & Amapiano Sunset Party
afrobeatsamapianoafrobeat
Watermark
Damballa Sundays
Moochie
hip hopr&bsoul
Damballa
Sunday School: Whistles & Vybz Pt. 2
The Therapist
amapianoafropianoafrobeats
Prime Astoria
Secret Sundays
DJ Neptune, Bluesteelsound, YGG
afrobeatsafrobeatafropop
The Secret
DJ Awesome
DJ Awesome
afrobeatreggaetonhip hop
Shrine
MON 17 AUG
Sound profile
A danceable, high-energy sound.
energy
80
danceability
90
valence
70
grit
40
organicness
95
commerciality
30
tempo
60
vocality
60
About Afrobeat
Afrobeat emerged in the late 1960s within Nigeria and Ghana as a revolutionary fusion crafted primarily by Fela Kuti and drummer Tony Allen. The genre blends traditional West African highlife and Yoruba music with American funk and jazz, characterized by complex polyrhythmic patterns and extended, hypnotic instrumental sections. Typically featuring large horn sections, rhythmic electric guitars, and dense percussion, the music maintains an energetic yet disciplined tempo that encourages both dancing and political reflection. This stylistic hybrid serves as a precursor to modern Afropop while remaining distinct through its long-form compositions and improvisational jazz-like structures, creating a powerful, groove-centric atmosphere that remains globally influential, enduring, and culturally significant.
Also known as: Afro-beat
Afrobeat events in New York City - FAQ
- What is Afrobeat music?
- Afrobeat emerged in the late 1960s within Nigeria and Ghana as a revolutionary fusion crafted primarily by Fela Kuti and drummer Tony Allen. The genre blends traditional West African highlife and Yoruba music with American funk and jazz, characterized by complex polyrhythmic patterns and extended, hypnotic instrumental sections. Typically featuring large horn sections, rhythmic electric guitars, and dense percussion, the music maintains an energetic yet disciplined tempo that encourages both dan…
- What Afrobeat events are in New York City?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Afrobeat events in New York City - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Afrobeat events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Afrobeat music?
- Afrobeat music scores high on organicness (95%), danceability (90%), energy (80%), and lower on grit (40%), commerciality (30%). These qualities shape the typical Afrobeat sound at live events and club nights.
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