Newen Afrobeat

Newen Afrobeat is an Afrobeat band that started in 2010 in Chile. Newen Afrobeat revisits Fela Kuti's musical heritage. The word Newen means 'strength' in the Mapuche language.[1]

Newen Afrobeat
OriginChile
GenresAfrobeat
Years active2010 (2010)–present

Career

Their first, eponymous, album was released in 2013,[2] followed by their second Newen plays Fela, released in 2017.[3] A third album, Curiche, was released in February 2019 [4]

Style

Their style finds its inspiration in the Nigerian Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and their répertoire does include some of Kuti's titles. Their music is also influenced by the aboriginal roots of their own country. Their live performances are also demonstrations in support of the Mapuche cause.[5]

Discography

Albums
  • Newen Afrobeat (2014)
  • Newen plays Fela (EP) (2017)
  • Curiche (2019)

References
  1. "Dijon : Newen Afrobeat a conquis la Péniche Cancale" (in French). Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  2. S.A.P., El Mercurio (2013-12-20). "Tras un carnaval al aire libre el grupo Newen Afrobeat lanza su disco este domingo | Emol.com". Emol (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  3. "Newen Afrobeat". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  4. "Newen Afrobeat". bandcamp (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-12-16.
  5. Cruz, Nando (2017-09-03). "Bailando en defensa del pueblo mapuche". elperiodico (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-10-05.
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