Antibalas, originally a neighborhood dance/protest band in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has become a global Afrobeat sensation over the past two decades. Founded in 1998 by saxophonist Martín Perna, the band initially featured members of The Dap-Kings and later added new talent from various NYC music scenes.
Lila in a single take over a five-hour session at The Daptone House of Soul.
The album’s title comes from the lila ceremonies that incorporate song, music, dance, costume, and incense and take place over the course of an entire night, ending around dawn. The focus is on healing through music.
Lila follows the label’s February release of Menahan Street Band’s
The Exciting Sounds of Menahan Street Band album.
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