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Shokazoba (Nigerian for shock absorber) is an award winning horn driven dance party powerhouse performing original top quality high energy music designed to move our feet, inspire the mind, & activate our souls! Founded in 2005 as a Fela Kuti tribute project, their aim is to proliferate conscious awareness & positive social change through the vehicle of an irresistibly danceable polyrhythmic trance music they call New World Funk.
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You'll hear an eclectic blend of influences which takes the listener on a journey of self discovery. Shokazoba devoutly carries the intention of true egalitarianism with respect for everyone's feelings as a fundamental philosophy fully reflected in their passionate, critically honest topical lyrics. Shokazoba's existence is of a spiritual inspiration rooted in deep meaningful human connection found within the universal joy of celebratory dance music.
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Voted "Best of the Valley" five times by the Valley Advocate Reader's Poll, nominated for "Live Act of the Year" by the New England Music Awards, winners of the 2017 Valley Music Showcase, & recognized with several honorable distinctions by the African Jazz Review, Shokazoba is currently working on a new album to share with the world as they draw ever closer to their 20th year. New World Funk will likely exceed one's expectations as the compositions are teaming with unrivaled artistic creativity, so be prepared to be absolutely blown away in the best possible way.
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"New England Afrofunk Ensemble embracing Fela's legacy with a conscious
message delivered in powerful danceable music." - Iohann Vega, Radioplasma
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You'll hear an eclectic blend of influences which takes the listener on a journey of self discovery. Shokazoba devoutly carries the intention of true egalitarianism with respect for everyone's feelings as a fundamental philosophy fully reflected in their passionate, critically honest topical lyrics. Shokazoba's existence is of a spiritual inspiration rooted in deep meaningful human connection found within the universal joy of celebratory dance music.
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Voted "Best of the Valley" five times by the Valley Advocate Reader's Poll, nominated for "Live Act of the Year" by the New England Music Awards, winners of the 2017 Valley Music Showcase, & recognized with several honorable distinctions by the African Jazz Review, Shokazoba is currently working on a new album to share with the world as they draw ever closer to their 20th year. New World Funk will likely exceed one's expectations as the compositions are teaming with unrivaled artistic creativity, so be prepared to be absolutely blown away in the best possible way.
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"New England Afrofunk Ensemble embracing Fela's legacy with a conscious
message delivered in powerful danceable music." - Iohann Vega, Radioplasma
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"With a groove so funky you can smell it, they blend several different genres in a mixer and leave the listener convulsing to the sounds. From Jazz to Funk to an addicting West African beat, they have developed a wonderfully unique
soundscape that fits perfectly with the inspiring message the band delivers." - bandsforbernie.co |
"Shokazoba blends jazz & old school funk with a West African beat that sets the foundation for a great community vibe." Bluebird Reviews "It's a fantastic track: like musical gold flowing through my head." Andy Mattholie, Jazz Central Sine FM |
"Sometimes a record really can wake you up from whatever slump you’re in, and make you feel refreshed. For an amateur of New World music like myself, Shokazoba is perfect; the band’s music is succinct, exciting, and new and makes you want to listen to the genre for a deeper understanding..." - CMJ
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