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Chicago Afrobeat Project &bull; <i>What Goes Up</i>

Chicago Afrobeat Project • What Goes Up

More modern Afrobeat, connected to the source via drummer Tony Allen. A wild collection of Chicago talents united for a smoothly entrancing session of shorter (for Afrobeat) songs.

Tony Allen &bull; <i>The Source</i>

Tony Allen • The Source

Always adaptable and never boring, Allen’s highlife drumming is unmistakable, here set against a backdrop of a big jazz ensemble.

The Budos Band &bull; <i>The Budos Band V</i>

The Budos Band • The Budos Band V

A completely international approach to music, with influences ranging from funk to afrobeat to Balkan brass, blurring genres and locations in a glorious celebration of groove.

Fat Freddy's Drop &bull; <i>SLO MO</i>

Fat Freddy's Drop • SLO MO

Does this Fat Freddy have anything to do with Shelton's Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers? Intentional or not, these compositions mixing reggae, funk, soul, dub, and other cannabis-friendly genres are a good way to spend an unproductive afternoon.