From the streets of South London comes this eleven-piece band that have been honing their sound over the last two years, whilst rocking (notoriously hard to please..) audiences all over London. Yaaba Funk, a product of Brixton, play a mix of classic 70’s Ghanaian Hi-Life and hard-hitting funk, cut with a strong dose of ‘Afro-broken-beat’ and more than a hint of Dub. Band members have studied African, Brazilian and Cuban music, and it shows in their strongly rhythmic sound. Two infectiously energised vocalists, a horn section and the tightest rhythm section this side of Accra are underpinned by analogue bass and African guitar, creating a 21st century urban Afro sound, that is at home on festival stages and club venues. Their live shows are renowned for raw energy, great musicianship and a visually arresting style. Yaaba Funk is a truly exhilarating experience, which is guaranteed to leave exhausted audiences in their wake. Since forming the Yaaba Funk have appeared at the Barbican as part of African musician’s tribute to James Brown, Russ Jones’s Future World Funk, Afrogroov’s Components in Brixton, Shambala Festival where they warmed up for Horace Andy. The band also appeared on the African Village stage at Rise festival alongside Bassekou kouyatte and Emmanuel Jal, Stokefest and I love Peckham festival where they performed alongside Mark de Clive-Lowe and Wunmi. The band have also performed live on African Essence radio show (hosted by Debbie Golt) and Radio London’s ‘A world in London’ (hosted by Dj Ritu) ‘Nyash! e go bite you’ the band’s debut ep, only available at their gigs has sold out and their much anticipated debut album ‘No sleep till Accra’ (working title) is in it’s finishing stages and would be available from early 2009.