THE NEW ALBUM "FUNKIEST MAN IN AFRICA" IN
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Sila and the Afrofunk Experience highly anticipated and critically acclaimed debut album "Funkiest Man In Africa," a tribute to FELA KUTI,
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SILA'S AFROFUNK GETS DOWN, FEELS GOOD By Christina Troup, The San Francisco Examiner
On Sunday, the Grammys enlisted a high-octave pop princess to pay tribute to the late James Brown, but had the Recording Academy considered doing the Godfather of Soul justice, Victor Sila would have been called upon instead. >>READ THE ENTIRE SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER COVER FEATURE
"FUNKIEST MAN IN AFRICA" RECEIVES RAVE REVIEW,
FROM GLOBAL RHYTHM MAGAZINE
This smartly produced and fun set documents one of a growing number of American-based bands using African styles to create music that is all their own.
BAY AREA DANCE KINGS - by J. Poet -East Bay Express
Bay Area dance kings Sila and the Afrofunk Experience combine an international vision with dazzling musicianship. Frontman Victor Sila rivets audiences with a combination of James Brown's punchy grooves and Fela Kuti's relentless West African swing. Their debut The Funkiest Man in Africa blows away listeners with its relentless rhythm and sharp songcraft, but can't prepare you for the band's potent onstage energy.