Antibalas - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Antibalas performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 16, 2018.
Songs:
Tombstown Pt. 1
Hook & Crook
Gold Rush
Host: DJ Miss Ashley
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro, Scott Holpainen & Kendall Rock
Editor: Scott Holpainen
kexp.org
antibalas.com

[@janicelester5778]

This is my all time favorite band. See them live. They are spectacular.

[@tweezerjam]

They’re at the top of my list. 👍🏼

[@jr2954]

Yes, yes, yes, been seeing them live since 1999 at their weekly Friday night gig in Williamsburg.

[@ramram21]

It´s amazing how often I find bands - really good bands - because I listen to KEXP. It's a rich source of amazing new music, and it definitely gets me out of a musical bubble I wasn't even aware of living in. A huge thanks to all of you who have made this possible.

[@happycowfromcali]

Antibalas has been consistently good for 20 years, I can't wait to catch them on tour in Los Angeles as they celebrate their 20 years of existence!

[@jdgonzo1982]

the keyboard dude is just unbelievable...i love this band so much, thank you Antibalas x

[@giammi56]

One of the best KEXP performance.

[@jeffijeff]

I saw these guys in Basel Switzerland like 4 years ago. Amazing live performers, and very down to earth guys, after the concert they just hung out with the crowd, I got an autograph on my T-shirt, but unfortunately it faded away with time.

[@vowelmovement]

Wow, can’t believe I’ve never heard them before. Such a huge Fela Kuti vibe. I love it!

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

vowelmovement I believe they actually played in the musical ”Fela”

[@MuckoMan]

Total Afrobeat!

[@jdgonzo1982]

wow...thanks once again KEXP...this was special!!

[@zipiwolsner4985]

Didn't know what to expect and was greatly surprised! So energizing, positive and they give all they have, so the result is topnotch!

[@mthc86]

Thank you kexp and thank you Antibalas!

[@bookuman1]

Wow! Powerful and Energized sound. I'm really feeling that positivity their trying to spread! Excellent job!

Always marvelous. Thanks KEXP. ANTIBALAS, we love y'all.

[@mariajestrada]

I haven't heard Antibalas in forever!

[@innersanctuary3108]

Found this band on spotify, and fall in love with GOLD RUSH 24:09

[@flyingcheff]

tight and polished, amazing, ....WOW!!!

[@santiagoisadelacosta6082]

Antibalas make me laugh. As in I have never in my life listened to sound so off the charts that I'm actually laughing my ass off. Interspersed with shock and awe.

[@ricardo007994]

We are waiting for Antibalas next June in Mexico City! Great band, thanks KEXP.

[@StudioNoir]

Amazing as always! Inspiring... Great Studio Sound! Peace

[@davidjacobin2850]

Woa!! This band is awesome. Thanks for sharing :) Love finding new music like this

[@judgeebbets4199]

Okay, okay, okay... I saw these guys like four years ago in MTL, and it was pouring rain outside the St. Denis Pavilion!! Amazing night.

[@fernandogomez6187]

Saw them here in Chicago..it was dope af!

[@stenulrik1]

thank you !...

[@dandafunk]

Eric Biondo getting it on the trumpet. Glad to see you are still at it with such an awesome band bro.

[@imbord3rlin3]

i worked for Marcos at sovereign vapors back in 2014. good times. cool dude

[@jcnaweb]

It´s so Salvador in Bahia, Brazil!

[@pratitidhyana3803]

I felt a Gil vibe!! 🤍Axé!

Ora pinchi Will Rast!! Eres el mejor mano, en los teclados y en la vida loco. !!!! Pura vida amigo!

[@rioofer76]

KAJ SI TI LUD?!OPET JEBENO! ONE LOVE!!!!

[@BoombuzzGlobal]

Watch Femi Kuti's performance at 2019 Felabration here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJKtg2B5gbOEq6s

[@squareinsquare2078]

Amazing.

[@xave72]

Those outfits ! ^^'

[@mattp2695]

I wanna learn the keys now oh boy do I ever

[@RachelHarding777]

love

[@reinaldoorellana921]

Khruangbin next please!!!!

[@nicolaslopezcuartas5920]

¡Fenomenal!

[@christineann4869]

¡majestuoso!

[@virginiavigliar]

Magiiiiic!!!

[@blogges]

Viva Antibalas!!

[@RATATATATA78]

If you're into that genre, you might try the Shaolin Afronauts

[@felijordani]

Funktastic!

[@flupito]

Wooow!

[@robertisea1145]

ForEverLivesAfrobeat!

[@oscarbonomi]

When will you come to play in Europa again?

[@kaylakaylinda2972]

Afrobeat mix

[@CubensisRecords]

Wow the lineup changed alot! A little more mystical, but a little less groovy, which kinda make sense after you listen to what they have to say.

[@migueltorres-cq2pe]

Niceeee

[@donotaddmeplease]

Anyone have any lyrics? I want to sing a long.

[@LFObleep]

すげいいじゃん

[@howardmao3331]

Man that tenor saxophonist was doing some work in Hook & Crook. LOL

[@mthc86]

I see many bands play with this drum set. Is this just a logistical solution or are there other benefits as well?

[@mattogazkexp3202]

It's our house kit. The benefit is primarily logistical, though we think it sounds good and most of the drummers coming in agree! Using it saves a good amount of time since our engineers can have it set and miked up before the band arrives. That translates to more time for sound checking and warming up for the band and less gear they have to load into the studio on what is often a very busy day for them. Often drummers will bring in their own snare and cymbals to use with out kit.

[@mthc86]

Thanks for the reply!

[@garrettrobertson3678]

Where do these guys get their shirts??

[@happycowfromcali]

Mexico City and Africa. By way of NYC

[@handymannification]

Sun Ra would be proud

[@hierarchitexture3664]

I want clothes like that

[@hang-sangitch]

Why no Che che makossa??

[@AdamandAdamand]

Anyone else come here because of Budos Band?

[@TheWarrrenator]

I love it when KEXP provides the exact music I need without even knowing it. These guys are legitimate, not that Lizard Gizzard Wizard white privilege crap that the gatekeepers deem ok for hipsters to enjoy.

[@Sebastian-bc8vs]

Hey :( but Gizz is also a cool band if you really get into it :(

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

I had to go look at who they are. I saw a buncha doofy guys playing a simple and boring yet catchy tune. I failed to recognize the "white privilege" part. Who are the gatekeepers?

[@BustaShenanigans]

@@Captain_MonsterFart youtube is the place for people to make flimsy claims of racism that don't make sense.

[@afromalemen8212]

terrible, excellent moment

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

The current big loud social movement is not led by love, sadly.

[@babacofobia]

Shit! That sound introductioning was fucking long! But when the real music starts then i like it

[@stary5405]

Ахуенно !)

[@ignacioaparicio6490]

MUSICAL ATOMIC BOMB!

[@tweezerjam]

Anyone else think it’s kinda weird/ disappointing this band is made up of mostly white folks? It’s like if there were a mostly black Scottish band wearing kilts. Honest to god I’m not ignorant but I couldn’t help thinking this. 💯🤔

[@EmmieB]

Actually, Antibalas has always been extremely diverse with a rotating cast of characters -- it's a large band (with not everyone in the studio as it would be in a large show) -- several people in the band are also of Latin and mixed descent. The band reflects Brooklyn, where it originated -- a mix of everything. That's what I love about them.

[@vinnycc06]

90$ a ticket in Cambridge to see this? I bet I wouldn't have to pay so much if America wasn't so racist.

[@BustaShenanigans]

Wait, so the fact that people of color are able to charge high prices and get lots of money is racist? You're right, limiting the amount of money they can make would solve racism. Jesus christ smh.