Armo, by Armo

Armo

by Armo

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1.	Queen Mother 06:23	info	buy track
2.	Beauty Of Innocence 03:06	info	buy track
3.	The Visit 03:47	info	buy track

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Armo’s intimate and energetic sound focuses on classical and contemporary Afrobeat, featuring the works of Fela Anikulapo Kuti and new directions in music set upon by Armo’s founders. This 6 piece band is an outgrowth of Afrobeat pioneers Antibalas, featuring lead singer/keyboardist Amayo, trumpeter Jordan McLean, percussionist/ vocalist Marcus Farrar, and drummer Kevin Raczka. Renowned bassist Justin Kimmel and guitarist Nikhil P. Yerawadekar, also members of the Antibalas family of musicians complete the band's unique electric sound.

Collectively the members of this ensemble have performed thousands of concerts around the world on their own and as members of Antibalas, and have worked with such luminaries as David Byrne, Angelique Kidjo, Public Enemy, TV on The Radio, and Ornette Coleman.

credits

released February 18, 2018

Duke Amayo: keyboards, lead vocals on Queen Mother
Marcus Farrar: shekere, background vocals
Justin Kimmel: electric bass
Jordan McLean: trumpet, lead vocals on Beauty Of Innocence
Kevin Raczka: drums
Nikhil P. Yerawadekar: guitar, background vocals

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Cocheme'a Gastelum: tenor saxophone solo on Beauty of Innocence
Smoota: trombone solo on Beauty of Innocence

Billy Aukstik: trumpet on Queen Mother, The Visit
Freddy Deboe: tenor saxophone on Beauty of Innocence, The Visit

Recorded and mixed at Hive Mind Studios, Brooklyn NY by Vince Chiarito

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