Live capture of an ‘Afrobeat Jam Session’ by the Nigerian collective Alternate Sound, a renowned live band of the Lagos scene, here joined by DJ Big N. In the lineage of the afrobeat founded by Fela Kuti, the group deploys a hypnotic, brass-laden groove, where round bass, syncopated guitars, percussion and horn sections intertwine over long instrumental stretches. This filmed full concert conveys all the energy of a jam where collective improvisation prevails: the musicians converse, relaunch the groove and let the trance rise, in the great tradition of afrobeat and its cousins highlife and afropop. Driven by a relentless rhythm and the festive spirit typical of Lagos live sessions, this performance illustrates the current vitality of West African music played on stage. For lovers of world music and African groove, this live performance in Lagos in 2025 is a fine demonstration of the richness of a genre where virtuosity is placed entirely at the service of dance and collective communion.
Personnel & credits
- Alternate Sound — live band
- DJ Big N — DJ
