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Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, performer, arranger, and sound designer hailing from Togo, YAO OLAGBEDJI, emerges as a torchbearer in the lineage of socially conscious artists. His fiercely independent spirit fuels a sound that echoes with a rich historical, social, and political resonance.
After the recording of his third album, “Afrocosmos Revolution,” in 2022, YAO OLAGBEDJI took a bold step by establishing the independent label, African Syndicate Band, in collaboration with his friend Marc Zida. The label not only serves to promote YAO’s groundbreaking album but also aims to spotlight artists from the African underground and diaspora.
YAO OLAGBEDJI’s music defies categorization, offering a captivating blend of Reggae, Afrobeat, Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Rock, Blues, and traditional Voodoo music. His latest album, “Afrocosmos Revolution,” recorded live in Togo, serves as a testament to his musical versatility and commitment to a broader cultural narrative.
With influences ranging from traditional African rhythms to contemporary genres, “Afrocosmos Revolution” is a sonic journey that transcends boundaries. It marks YAO’s return after 25 years since “Alert in Africa,” presenting a conceptual LP that advocates for revolution, perfectly attuned to the vibrancy of a changing Africa.
As YAO OLAGBEDJI and the Afrocosmos Revolution Band gear up for live performances, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in this groundbreaking album.
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