Roots of Afro Urbanity Vol. 2
"Dance to the Music"
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- Afro Urbanity
- subsidy category
- Creation Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
Reiwa 5(2023) 1st Term Creation Grant Category I Single-Year Grant
Business Overview
This project is a collaborative performance with guests including AFRO URBANITY, a creative electric afro-Cuban jazz band, Barodia Rodríguez, a Cuban dancer who has been a top dancer in the Cuban National Folk Dance Company for many years, and IZPON, who is active not only as a percussionist but also as a DJ and music creator. We used a theater as the venue. The 360 degree viewing style was adopted in which the audience was surrounded by the musicians, and the concept was that the dynamic dance and performance could be enjoyed from any angle. It was an experimental event in which a fusion of traditional Cuban dance, musical instruments (butter drums and congas) and the latest electronic instruments was combined with young talented wind instrumentalists to create something new while respecting the roots.
- Period of Activity / Project
- Sunday, December 17, 2023
- Venues
- DDD Aoyama Cross Theater (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
*Information such as project outlines is provided by organizations and individuals providing subsidies.
Profile
【 Afro Urbanity 】
The group consists of 7 members who work in a style that combines elements such as POPS, JAZZ, FUNK, FUION, HIP HOP, etc., with original songs that are arranged with a high degree of precision and experiment orientation, and characteristic and individual vocal work that incorporates effects, etc., with Afro-Cuban music that is the musical culture of Cuba. Since its inception in 2017, it has delivered experimental live performances, live videos and music videos with guests such as shakuhachi, street dance, horn section and string quartet, and released 2 albums and 1 LP. They are expanding their activities beyond genres, such as being selected for the JAZZ channel of JAL international flights for 2 months from January 2024.