Live Afrobeat in NY Tonight, Tomorrow

Late notice, I know, but if your plans for tonight are as yet unformed, make sure to check out Akoya Afrobeat at Southpaw tonight. They feature Kaleta, who toured with Fela Kuti, on vocals. You can listen to them on their myspace. Doors at 8, show at 9; tickets reasonable at $10 (should be available at door too).

Tomorrow night, Shrine NYC in Harlem (none too far from WKCR) will be hosting a birthday festival featuring three afrobeat acts. Zozoafrobeat will come on 11PM, followed by The Super Powers at midnight, finished up by Amayo’s (of Antibalas fame) group Fu-Arkist-Ra at 1AM. The poster doesn’t have any ticket price listed on it, so… minimum? PWYW? No clue.

And, of course, make sure to tune into Across 110th St. on WKCR at noon tomorrow to hear the New Mastersounds interview in the studio. Plus a chance to win tickets to their show that night at Sullivan Hall.