Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra United Kingdom
Biography
The Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra is a Leeds-based afrobeat band that takes influence from Fela Kuti's Africa 70 band amongst many others. Although their music uses Afrobeat rhythm and language, they also owe part of their sound to the space Jazz pioneers of the 70’s and the free jazz trailblazers of the 60’s. The band have been quoted to credit James Brown and Tony Allen for having a large influence on their music. The band was founded in 2007 after a series of jam sessions at the Leeds basement bar and music venue 'Sela Bar'.
