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Afrobeats Events in New York City
Afrobeats is a contemporary genre emerging from West Africa, primarily Nigeria and Ghana, in the 2000s, blending traditional West African musical styles like highlife and fuji with American hip hop, dancehall, and electronic production. Find upcoming Afrobeats events in New York City below.
Upcoming Afrobeats Events · New York City
SAT 15 AUG
SUN 16 AUG
Afro Caribbean Explosion
DJ Enimoney, Sammie Soca, DJ Junior, DJ Moneymarv, Jeffspin, Mitchebeatz
azontoafrobeatsafrobeat
Skyport Marina
Sorbaes & Sunsets - A Rooftop Experience
r&bhip hoplatin
Brooklyn
Prestige Sunday Brunch
hip hopafrobeatsreggae
The Stafford Room
Sorbaes & Sunsets - A Rooftop Experience
r&bhip hoplatin
TBA Brooklyn
Nocturne Launch
DJ King SZN, Moochie
hip hopafrobeatsr&b
Cafe Erzulie
KO's KOOKOUT
DJ KO
afrobeatsdancehallhip hop
The Ivory On Park
Summer Jam 2026
afrobeatsr&bsoca
INKwell Harbor Club Rooftop
Birthday Brunch Bashmsnt
dancehallsocaafrobeats
Ranch Caribbean Vybez
Save the Vibe Live
DJ Kharisma, DJ Bee
hip hopr&bdancehall
Bliss Terasu
#1 Afrobeats Sunday Sunset
afrobeatsreggaetonlatin
Watermark
#1 Reggaeton VS Afrobeats Sunday
reggaetonafrobeatsdembow
Watermark
AfroWaves NYC: Afrobeats & Amapiano Sunset Party
afrobeatsamapianoafrobeat
Watermark
Si Lance Silent Headphones Party
DJ SmallBoy
afrobeatssocadancehall
New York City
Tun Up: Sounds of 2010s
DaniBKnowing, One Gyal Army, Kareem Supreme, DJ Mastermind
dancehallsocaafrobeats
Bogart House
Sunday School: Whistles & Vybz Pt. 2
The Therapist
amapianoafropianoafrobeats
Prime Astoria
Secret Sundays
DJ Neptune, Bluesteelsound, YGG
afrobeatsafrobeatafropop
The Secret
GLOBAL SUNDAYS
Mari D, Spuddy Roots
afrobeatshousedancehall
Pianos
12am: Profit the Dj
Profit The DJ
hip hopr&breggae
Shrine
TUE 18 AUG
NYE 90 3Hr Open Bar
hip hopr&bafrobeats
SkyBox Sports Bar
TACO TUESDAY
Richeking, SSWAVYO, Ceez Carter, Aggy, Supreme
hip hopraptrap
First Republic Lounge & Restaurant
BADDIE BADDIES SHOT O CLOCK
DJ Legend, DJ Banksyy
dancehallsocaafrobeats
Prime Astoria
WAISTLINE TUESDAYS | $2 TUESDAYS
Banksyy
dancehallsocaafrobeats
Prime Astoria
WED 19 AUG
Sound profile
A danceable, vocal-driven sound.
energy
75
danceability
95
valence
85
grit
25
organicness
35
commerciality
90
tempo
55
vocality
85
About Afrobeats
Afrobeats is a contemporary genre emerging from West Africa, primarily Nigeria and Ghana, in the 2000s, blending traditional West African musical styles like highlife and fuji with American hip hop, dancehall, and electronic production. It is characterized by complex, polyrhythmic percussion, melodic synth lines, and auto-tuned vocals that often utilize a mix of English and West African dialects. The mood is typically celebratory and vibrant, often featuring a mid-tempo groove that bridges the gap between traditional folk rhythms and modern club-oriented pop music. As a global phenomenon, it shares a semantic lineage with dancehall and reggaeton due to its syncopated beat structures while maintaining a distinct melodic identity rooted in African pop music.
Also known as: Afropop
Afrobeats events in New York City - FAQ
- What is Afrobeats music?
- Afrobeats is a contemporary genre emerging from West Africa, primarily Nigeria and Ghana, in the 2000s, blending traditional West African musical styles like highlife and fuji with American hip hop, dancehall, and electronic production. It is characterized by complex, polyrhythmic percussion, melodic synth lines, and auto-tuned vocals that often utilize a mix of English and West African dialects. The mood is typically celebratory and vibrant, often featuring a mid-tempo groove that bridges the g…
- What Afrobeats events are in New York City?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Afrobeats 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 Afrobeats events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Afrobeats music?
- Afrobeats music scores high on danceability (95%), commerciality (90%), valence (85%), and lower on organicness (35%), grit (25%). These qualities shape the typical Afrobeats sound at live events and club nights.
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