STOP PRESS!!
Yaaba Funk are supporting Seun Kuti and the Egypt 80 in London on 4th November. For info click here

Yaaba Funk are now recording the new album
due for release early spring 2012.
Watch this space!

 

 

 

NEWS.


Yaaba Funk have had a busy and productive 2011 so far.

Sauti Za Busara music festival, Zanzibar.  African Music Under African Skies.
It was a great experience and we made some good friends.
Thanks to Yusuf Mahmoud and Rosie Carter. 



www.busaramusic.org

Amnesty International 50th Anniversary.
We were happy to play for the 50th anniversary celebrations for Amnesty International.
We hope that in 50 years time they will not be needed!



www.amnesty.org.uk



Sheffield Tramlines.  Yaaba played the World Music stage at Sheffield Tramlines Festival,
which is a great event. Thanks to Alan Deadman for the invite. 
www.tramlines.org.uk

Recyclart Brussels. Yaaba Funk played their debut concert in Belgium this year at Recyclart in Brussels. It went down a storm. Thanks to Dirk Seghers for inviting us.
www.recyclart.be

The Big Chill Festival. The band also played at the Big Chill for the first time.
Headlining the Global Local stage on Sunday night. Great vibes!

© Steve Razzetti 2011 - All  rights reserved




Decibel Performing Arts Showcase.  The band was selected to perform at  the
Decibel Performing Arts Showcase in Manchester this year. This is a high profile event bringing delegates from around the world to witness the best of UK’s diverse arts practitioners.
www.decibelpas.com

NEW ALBUM UPDATE!!!!
The band have started recording their new album.
We are very happy with the results so far and are excited about how it is going to sound. 
We found an amazing studio in Acton, West London. - Z Noise. Robert King is the man! Pics.
Watch this space for more info and sneak previews.

Remixes. We have some new kick-ass remixes in the pipeline coming from  Richard Olatunde and Mensa from the FOKN Bois!
THESE WILL BE VINYL RELEASES!!

 

 

Debut album

'AFROBEAST'

Available from Sterns

 

 

Some reviews

http://www.catchavibe.co.uk/yaaba-funk-album-review-afrobeast

http://www.catchavibe.co.uk/yaaba-funk-taking-high-life-into-the-21st-century

 

Yaaba Funk's first 10"vinyl release in a very
limited edition available now from

www.sternsmusic.com
 www.juno.co.uk
 www.soundsoftheuniverse.com
www.phonicarecords.com

Yaabaphone Lable Pic

 

Yaaba Funk remixes by
DJD and Richard Olatunde
released on 26/04/2010  

Yaaba Funk Remix

 

www.traxsource.com

 

 

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