An upbeat and danceable World fusion of Afropop from the Rep. of Benin and Western pop; a captivating fusion of Afro pop, juju, and highlife with a touch of rock guitar riffs.

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WORLD: African, WORLD: World Fusion



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Kaleta is a composer, singer, guitarist, percussionist and producer from the west african country of Benin Republic.

He had performed and toured with the 2 most popular musicians from Nigeria,Fela anikulapo kuti and King sunny Ade to mention a few. He was also a former member of Shina Peters Afrojuju band and is currently the lead singer for Akoya Afrobeat ensemble based in New York.Check akoyamusic.com and listen to their new cd .

While he performs, Kaleta adorns his mask to give meaning to the name Kaleta which is "masked musician" or masquerade in his native Goun and Yoruba dialects.

Kaleta sings in French/English/Goun/Fon/Ewe/Yoruba. Kaleta mixes traditional songs from Benin, Nigeria, and Togo; the result is a captivating fusion of afro pop, juju, and highlife with a touch of rock guitar riffs that intoxicate his audience..meet us every month at zinc bar newyork.
Kaleta and his band performed at the annual celebrate brooklyn festival at prospect park bandshell on august 7th.KALETA has 2 songs at #2 and 3 positions on africa1 radio for the month of july & august 2004...HE HAS ALSO won the jpfolks album award 2004 african world music album FOR THIS YEAR 2004 AWARD WICH took PLACE IN HOLLYWOOD ON NOVENBER THE 7TH.pls visitjpfolks.com and akoyamusic.com.
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