Newen Afrobeat, the pioneering Afrobeat band from Chile, is redefining the global music scene with their groundbreaking fifth album, “Grietas” (Cracks). Celebrating 15 years of musical innovation, Newen bridges Latin American and African sounds, creating a dynamic fusion that has earned them international acclaim..
Rooted in the legacy of Afrobeat legends Fela Kuti and Tony Allen, Newen Afrobeat brings a fresh perspective to the genre, blending highlife, jazz, electronic, funk, rock, and soul into their unmistakable sound. This unique cultural integration has made them a standout act on the world music stage, with performances at renowned events like WOMAD, WOMEX, Felabration in Nigeria, Montreal Jazz Festival, and tours across 20+ countries in Latin America, North America, Africa, and Europe.
With five studio albums, including the celebrated EP “Newen Plays Fela”—featuring the viral hit "Opposite People" (14 million YouTube views, the most-watched Afrobeat video globally)—Newen has garnered praise and collaborations from Afrobeat icons like Tony Allen, Femi Kuti, Cheick Tidiane Seck, and Dele Sosimi. Their bold reinterpretations of Afrobeat classics and their own original compositions have earned the band a reputation for both innovation and authenticity.
“Grietas” , released in 2024, marks a new chapter for Newen Afrobeat. Featuring collaborations with global music luminaries such as Lido Pimienta, Chico César, Dele Sosimi, and Joe Vasconcellos, the album explores themes of transformation and duality—life and death, decay and renewal, cultural fusion in a changing world. Each track navigates the complexities of contemporary issues and deeply personal emotions, offering a thought-provoking and vibrant listening experience.
With an energetic and colorful stage presence, Newen Afrobeat's performances are as transformative as their music. This year, the band brings “Grietas” to Europe with release concerts in Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, and London—an unmissable showcase of Afrobeat reimagined for the modern era.
For music lovers seeking something truly unique and culturally transcendent, Newen Afrobeat's “Grietas” is an essential journey into the future of global music.
LINEUP:
Group Size: 11 Artists (1-3 crew)
Roberto Gevert- Drums
Alejandro Orellana - Latin percusion
Tomas Pavez - African Percusion
Sebastian Crooker - Guitar
Benjamin Astroza - Bass
Klaus Brantmayer - Alto Sax
Vicente Aravena - tenor sax
Enrique Camhi - trumpet
Sergio Quijada - Trumpet
Francisca Riquelme - Lead Singer
Erin Rutledge - choirs
STREAMING
GRIETAS (2024)
Es la Vida (Feat: Chico Cesar)
Mare Mare (Feat. Dele Sosimi)
VIDEOS
Newen Afrobeat & Seun Kuti - Zombie (Fela Kuti)
Voraz - Live At Kaliningrad City Jazz
Grietas , Feat.: Lido Pimienta - Official Video
Somos el Presente - Feat.: Joe Vasconcellos
Opposite People (Fela Kuti) - Feat.: Seun Kuti & Cheick Tidiane Seck
Afrolatino / Funk / Afrobeat
Newen Afrobeat, the pioneering Afrobeat band from Chile, is redefining the global music scene with their groundbreaking fifth album, “Grietas” (Cracks). Celebrating 15 years of musical innovation, Newen bridges Latin American and African sounds, creating a dynamic fusion that has earned them international acclaim..
Rooted in the legacy of Afrobeat legends Fela Kuti and Tony Allen, Newen Afrobeat brings a fresh perspective to the genre, blending highlife, jazz, electronic, funk, rock, and soul into their unmistakable sound. This unique cultural integration has made them a standout act on the world music stage, with performances at renowned events like WOMAD, WOMEX, Felabration in Nigeria, Montreal Jazz Festival, and tours across 20+ countries in Latin America, North America, Africa, and Europe.
With five studio albums, including the celebrated EP “Newen Plays Fela”—featuring the viral hit "Opposite People" (14 million YouTube views, the most-watched Afrobeat video globally)—Newen has garnered praise and collaborations from Afrobeat icons like Tony Allen, Femi Kuti, Cheick Tidiane Seck, and Dele Sosimi. Their bold reinterpretations of Afrobeat classics and their own original compositions have earned the band a reputation for both innovation and authenticity.
“Grietas” , released in 2024, marks a new chapter for Newen Afrobeat. Featuring collaborations with global music luminaries such as Lido Pimienta, Chico César, Dele Sosimi, and Joe Vasconcellos, the album explores themes of transformation and duality—life and death, decay and renewal, cultural fusion in a changing world. Each track navigates the complexities of contemporary issues and deeply personal emotions, offering a thought-provoking and vibrant listening experience.
With an energetic and colorful stage presence, Newen Afrobeat's performances are as transformative as their music. This year, the band brings “Grietas” to Europe with release concerts in Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, and London—an unmissable showcase of Afrobeat reimagined for the modern era.
For music lovers seeking something truly unique and culturally transcendent, Newen Afrobeat's “Grietas” is an essential journey into the future of global music.
LINEUP:
Group Size: 11 Artists (1-3 crew)