Chicago Afrobeat Project to Celebrate Debut Album with Two Performances at Martyrs' Live in Chicago on November 12, 2005

Chicago Afrobeat Project to Celebrate Debut Album with Two Performances at Martyrs' Live in Chicago on November 12, 2005

CHICAGO, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Afrobeat Project (CAbP) will celebrate the release of the band's first studio recording on November 12, 2005 with two shows at Martyrs' located at 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago, Ill.

The 21+ evening performance will feature special guests Fareed Haque, Morikeba Kouyate, Howard Levy, Zach Brock and the CAbP Dancers (African dancers). DJ Kennedy Octane will spin afrobeat beginning at 9 p.m., and local artist Chadwick will paint "live art" during the performance.

The all-ages afternoon performance will begin at 2:00 p.m. with an opening set from the Lincoln Elementary School African Percussion Ensemble. CAbP will then perform one set with the CAbP dancers.

Five percent of all sales of the new album as well as five percent of the CD celebrations' proceeds will benefit Journalists Against AIDS Nigeria (JAAIDS), a non-profit organization that creates innovative communication programs to help combat AIDS.

Discounted, advanced ticket packages are available at Casa de Soul, 1919 W. Division and online at http://www.chicagoafrobeatproject.com/. Advanced packages include a limited-edition poster, a copy of the CD and a ticket to the performance.

Location:
Martyrs' Restaurant and Pub
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
773.404.9494

Showtimes:
21+ evening show:
9:00 p.m. doors, DJ Kennedy Octane spins afrobeat
10:00 p.m. CAbP performance

All-ages afternoon show:
1:30 p.m. doors
2:00 p.m. Lincoln Elementary School African Percussion Ensemble
2:45 p.m. CAbP performance

Tickets:
Afternoon performance: $8
Evening performance: $12

ABOUT THE ALBUM

Recording for CAbP's self-titled debut album began in July 2004. Like many live CAbP performances, the album features special guests, including Fareed Haque, Diverse, Poetree Chicago and Morikeba Kouyate. While the album is grounded in afrobeat, it echoes a variety of musical motifs ranging from West African percussion to Chicago's electronic house and hip-hop scenes. The album can be pre-ordered at http://www.chicagoafrobeatproject.com/.

ABOUT CHICAGO AFROBEAT PROJECT

The conception of an afrobeat band in Chicago began in autumn, 2002 at a loft located on Lake Street and Halsted Avenue. Weekly jamming of cover tunes by African artists such as Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti and Manu Dibango eventually led to the foundation of seven like-minded musicians.

The idea of CAbP as a "project" sets it apart from other bands in Chicago. From the beginning, guest musicians have continually been invited to rehearsals and performances. At any given show, the performers can vary from seven to as many as 15.

In addition to the core rhythm and horn sections, CAbP shows have included African dance, break-dance, belly dance, live visual artists (painting), free- style hip-hop vocals, violins, and a variety of Chicago's best-known jazz and world music musicians.

ABOUT JAAIDS

Journalists Against AIDS Nigeria (JAAIDS), is a media-based, non- governmental HIV/AIDS prevention organization. JAAIDS constructs and implements innovative communication programs to help change behavior to reduce the spread of AIDS. http://www.nigeria-aids.org/.

CONTACT INFO

Marshall Greenhouse
773.227.7423
mgreenhouse@livinliverecords.comhttp://www.chicagoafrobeatproject.com/
Booking: Simon Says Booking - 413.772.8535

This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/.

Source: Chicago Afrobeat Project

CONTACT: Marshall Greenhouse, +1-773-227-7423,
mgreenhouse@livinliverecords.com, for Chicago Afrobeat Project; or Booking:
Simon Says Booking, +1-413-772-8535

Web site: http://www.nigeria-aids.org/

Web site: http://www.chicagoafrobeatproject.com/

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