TOTEM ROOTS-Launch night this friday at DQ,a new live world music night

King Mojo · May 13, 2010

Welcome all to Totem Roots,

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a new monthly live world music night showcasing the finest global beats from massive bands, djs, dancers, drummers, visuals, lights, decor,

Every second Friday of the month at DQ is Froday!

10 til late

LAUNCH NIGHT:

TOTEM ROOTS - FRIDAY 14 MAY 2010

Featuring:

ARIYA ASTROBEAT ARKESTRA

http://www.myspace.com/ariyaafrobeat

Huge horns, worldbeats, fro-trippin 8 piece afrobeat funk jazz band, just booked at this years Shambala Festival for good reason!

Get ready to groove!

Combining their love of afrobeat with their appreciation of the space jazz pioneers of the 70’s and the free jazz trailblazers of the 60’s, coupled with a hefty nod towards James Brown. Individually they have been lucky enough to Perform with the likes of Yarah Bravo, Gilad Atzmon, Jehst, The New Mastersounds, The Haggis horns, Kidkanevil, Homecut, Kissey Asplund and Ty, to name a few.

LAZY TREE SURGEONS

http://www.myspace.com/lazytreesurgeons

Who else can funk out the battle of the north? representing from Sheffield, needing no introduction the skankin' jazz jesters are gonna funk all of ya in the brass reggae style! its even more fun than it sounds!

SAMSOU

Incredible guest for the night, bear witness of a West African djembe percussion beats master accompanied by Diane Camara and Kassa, joined by a full troupe weaving worldwide rhythms.

ROULEMENT ARTS / MULEMBAS D'AFRICA

http://www.myspace.com/mulembasdafrica

High energy African dance and drum troupe

Mulembas d’Africa is roots, simplicity transmitted in dance.

DJ GORDON POCKET

http://www.myspace.com/nazdrove

The Balkan beat bandit, mixing all things gypsy and Eastern European.

SEQUOIA SELECTAS

http://www.myspace.com/sequoiasoundsystem

Carnival dubkings rippin' out the reggae medicine Sequoia Style.

Live visuals by 4:25 AV

http://www.four-25.com/