JariBu Afrobeat Arkestra

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JariBu Afrobeat Arkestra are an instrumental band playing music based on Afrobeat. Spiritually influenced by the great Fela Kuti, "JariBu" (which means "Try" in Swahili language) have created their own "Neo Afrobeat" sound, interweaving traditional afrobeat with funk and jazz sounds.
Over the past couple of years, JariBu Afrobeat Arkestra have established themselves as one of the most exciting live bands on the Tokyo scene. They currently play three to four gigs a month, including their own popular monthly event "Natural Vibes" at "Plug" in Shibuya and are the undisputed leaders of the Japanese afrobeat scene.

[Members]

• Mi-Chan : Band Leader, Wood Block, Xequere, Chorus and Compose
• Yu-ya : Tenor & Soprano Sax and Horn Arrangement
• Va-O : Tenor & Alto Sax
• Hideyuki : Baritone Sax
• Loui Kazui : Drums
• Nyori : Piano, Organ, Clavinet & Chorus
• Yu-ji 933 : Conga & Agitator
• Ayu : Kpanlogo, Talking Drum, Djembe
• Yu-suke : Lead Guitar, Tenor Guitar
• K-boss : 4st Electric Basses, Upright Basses & Compose, Arrangement
• Maki : Flute, Recorder & Chorus
• Caori : Dance, Percussion & Chorus