Afriquoi - Live at Llangollen Fringe Festival

About

With support from Afrocluster.

Afriquoi is an underground sensation, merging Congolese guitar, Gambian kora virtuosity, and electronic sensibilities to create an uplifting fusion of African music and live electronics. Formed in 2011 out of London's cultural melting pot, the 5-piece band is known for its masterful live performances that blend Mandinka percussion, house, garage, disco, soul, and jungle to create something entirely unique. With each member being a band leader in their own right, Afriquoi brings together decades of musical knowledge and life experience from musicians hailing from Africa, the Caribbean, and the UK.

Their infectious energy has captivated global audiences, performing at major stages such as Glastonbury, WOMAD, Dimensions, Fusion, Boomtown, and even the London 2012 Olympics. Known for their afro house anthem "Kudaushe," Afriquoi's signature sound continues to draw fans from both African and electronic music communities. Their debut album Kolaba (2015) and subsequent releases have cemented their place as one of the most exciting live acts in the UK. The band's fusion of influences creates dancefloor-friendly music for a new generation.

Don't miss this unmissable night of live African dance music, as Afriquoi brings the heat to the stage with their one-of-a-kind sound!

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Afrocluster

"They're excellent proof that the best music exists between and beyond genre boundaries and national borders, and are reputed as being one of the finest live bands in Wales." - BBC Horizons

Afro Cluster is a Cardiff-born collective inspired by the legacy of West-African funk/Afrobeat and golden age Hip-Hop. The creative ethos behind their work is to instigate love and hope in an increasingly hostile world.

Across their catalogue you will hear strong rhythms and jazzy refrains emboldened by motivational lyrics penned and delivered by emcee Skunkadelic.

They've been well received on the road at prime festival slots in the UK including Glastonbury, WOMAD, Green Man, Boomtown and Wilderness. They've also picked up support shows with the likes of Gilles Peterson, Hot 8 Brass, People Under The Stairs and Ibibio Sound Machine.

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Friday 18th July | Llangollen Town Hall
Doors: 7:30pm |
Tickets: £15 - https://bit.ly/LFF25_AfriquoI

Save on tickets by buying a festival pass and immerse yourself in an unforgettable nine-day festival experience featuring Adwaith, Afriquoi, Alasdair Beckett-King, Bill Ryder-Jones (Duo), Breabach, Cerys Hafana, Filkin's Drift, Jali Bakary Konteh, London Afrobeat Collective, Mr. Scruff, N'Famady Kouyaté, and The Tubs
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