Shokazoba

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(c) 2010 Adam Farbar

    Since 2005, Shokazoba has been a premier Afrobeat band based in Northampton Massachusetts. They are a collective of musicians who’ve come together to write and perform a unique blend of Jazz/Funk with a West African undertone and a conscious political message.


    The music’s funky qualities and poly-rhythms draw parallels to the works of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, and Funk legend James Brown. Interlocking guitar patterns and syncopated percussion seamlessly blend with jazz infused horn lines that are guaranteed to have the entire audience dancing. Shokazoba plays a variety of stages from small club rooms to large festival main stages. Because their sound is so diverse and accessible, it goes over well with all music lovers. 

    Over the years many talented musicians have contributed to the development and refinement of the unique sound and style that is Shokazoba.

    Shokazoba is very excited to announce the latest album "Congress For Sale" is now available for download in the audio section of this site.
The band garnered the Valley Advocate Grand Band Slam win in 2007 for World Music, the 2008 award for Funk, Best Jazz in the My411 Source poll in 2009 and the award for World music again in 2010, and 2011 from the Valley Advocate Readers.
For a list of past Shokazobians Click Here

The Usual Suspects:

Kwame Nyarko Vocals, Shakere

Jason A. Mosall 
Cornet, Trumpet

Jason Moses  Keys, Trombone, Vocals

Heath DeAngelo Nieves
Alto Sax, Trumpet

Wendell
Bass Guitar

Keith Laudieri
Drum Kit, Vocals

Nick D'amico Guitar

Dave Moses
Baritone Sax, Percussion, Vocals

For a List of Past Shokazobians Click Here