Chicago Afrobeat Project

(2013) - 46 min

Documentary

The Chicago Afrobeat Project (CAbP) is a seven to fourteen-piece world music experiment with influences including afro beats, hip hop, funk, jazz, juju music, and rock. In this episode, we learn about the diverse background of the group and their influence.

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