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intimate & energetic Afrobeat feat members of @antibalas @toubabkrewe @livinglanguageafrobeat @tvontheradio EP on @systemdialingrecords

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Afrobeat fans, this is your night! ARMO is an all-star group featuring members of Antibalas, TV on the Radio, and Toubab Krewe. Features a revolving lineup including @jordanmcleannyc (trumpet), Marcus Farrar (vocals/percussion), @npylowmentality Nikhil P. Yerawadekar (guitar), Kevin Raczka (drums), Tony Jarvis (bass), and @smoota (Dave “Smoota” Smith on trombone)

#afrobeat #lovevelma #hudsonvalley #livejazz taken in Ellenville, New York by @armoafrobeat

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We are so ready for our show at @lovevelma_ Saturday October 3rd Send friends! by @armoafrobeat

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Tonite, Saturday August 8th
ARMO

Saturday night’s alright for fighting and @armoafrobeat is here to duke it out witchu. You know the drill.

@jordanmcleannyc - trumpet
@kingmarcoos - vocals & percussion
@ammatony - bass
@smoota ~ trombone, keys
@kevinraczkaa ~ drums
@rickyquinones1 ~ guitar

***TWO SETS: 9PM & 10:15PM***
***$10 (CASH) SUGGESTED DONATION***
***LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!***

ARMO’s intimate and energetic sound focuses on classical and contemporary Afrobeat, featuring the works of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Ebo Taylor, The Daktaris, and new directions set upon by Armo’s founders. This 6 piece band is an outgrowth of Afrobeat pioneers Antibalas featuring a revolving cast from the Daptone family and the NY Afrobeat Scene.

Depending on proximity the band features singer/keyboardist Amayo, trumpeter Jordan McLean, percussionist/vocalist Marcus Farrar, drummers Kevin Raczka and Greg Gonzalez, bassist Justin Kimmel, guitarist/keyboardist Nikhil P. Yerawadekar, bassist/guitarists Binky Griptite and Timothy James, and trombonist Smoota.

Collectively the members of this ensemble have performed thousands of concerts around the world on their own and as members of Antibalas, and have worked with such luminaries as David Byrne, Angelique Kidjo, Public Enemy, TV on The Radio, Sharon Jones & The Dapkings, and Ornette Coleman. by @armoafrobeat

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@armoafrobeat at @barlunatico this Saturday night 8/8! 9 & 10:15pm sets! No cover but get there very early for a seat!

📸: @amy_touchette taken in LunÀtico by @armoafrobeat

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Tonite, Saturday May 9th
ARMO

***TWO SETS: 9PM & 10:15PM***
***$10 (CASH) SUGGESTED DONATION***
***LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!***

Saturdsy night and @armoafrobeat here to duke it out witchu. You know the drill.

@jordanmcleannyc - trumpet
@kingmarcoos - vocals & percussion
@ammatony - bass
@smoota ~ trombone, keys
@johnbollingerhere ~ drums
@rickyquinones1 ~ guitar

ARMO’s intimate and energetic sound focuses on classical and contemporary Afrobeat, featuring the works of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Ebo Taylor, The Daktaris, and new directions set upon by Armo’s founders. This 6 piece band is an outgrowth of Afrobeat pioneers Antibalas featuring a revolving cast from the Daptone family and the NY Afrobeat Scene.

Depending on proximity the band features singer/keyboardist Amayo, trumpeter Jordan McLean, percussionist/vocalist Marcus Farrar, drummers Kevin Raczka and Greg Gonzalez, bassist Justin Kimmel, guitarist/keyboardist Nikhil P. Yerawadekar, bassist/guitarists Binky Griptite and Timothy James, and trombonist Smoota.

Collectively the members of this ensemble have performed thousands of concerts around the world on their own and as members of Antibalas, and have worked with such luminaries as David Byrne, Angelique Kidjo, Public Enemy, TV on The Radio, Sharon Jones & The Dapkings, and Ornette Coleman. by @armoafrobeat

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LOW TICKET ALERT! 🚨 Tomorrow, Fri APR 10: Afrobeat Hits the Dobbs Ferry Waterfront!

Join us for a sensory overhaul at HUDCO. Experience @armoafrobeat, a powerhouse of jazz-trained heavyweights delivering high-energy original Afrobeat compositions. @marcusworldsoul opens the night for what promises to be an unforgettable session of rhythm and funk.

Plus, good eats, craft cocktails, edibles bar, ceremonial cacao, psychedelic projections and more!

6pm: Doors & Bars Open
7pm: Marco World Soul
8pm: Armo

Remaining tickets available @hudco.co @eventbrite taken in HudCo by @armoafrobeat

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PianoCam™️ footage from the last @armoafrobeat show at @barlunatico - we play there again tonight Sat Feb 21! 9pm & 10:30pm sets. taken in LunÀtico by @armoafrobeat

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Tonite, Saturday February 21st
ARMO

Elton John says Saturday night’s alright for fightin’ and @armoafrobeat is here to duke it out with you.

Just look at this lineup of wonderfulness 👇

@jordanmcleannyc - trumpet
@kingmarcoos - vocals & percussion
@junichiarima - bass
@smoota ~ trombone, keys
@kevinraczkaa ~ drums
@ammatony ~ guitar

***TWO SETS: 9PM & 10:15PM***
***$10 (CASH) SUGGESTED DONATION***
***LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!***

ARMO’s intimate and energetic sound focuses on classical and contemporary Afrobeat, featuring the works of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Ebo Taylor, The Daktaris, and new directions set upon by Armo’s founders. This 6 piece band is an outgrowth of Afrobeat pioneers Antibalas featuring a revolving cast from the Daptone family and the NY Afrobeat Scene.

Depending on proximity the band features singer/keyboardist Amayo, trumpeter Jordan McLean, percussionist/vocalist Marcus Farrar, drummers Kevin Raczka and Greg Gonzalez, bassist Justin Kimmel, guitarist/keyboardist Nikhil P. Yerawadekar, bassist/guitarists Binky Griptite and Timothy James, and trombonist Smoota.

Collectively the members of this ensemble have performed thousands of concerts around the world on their own and as members of Antibalas, and have worked with such luminaries as David Byrne, Angelique Kidjo, Public Enemy, TV on The Radio, Sharon Jones & The Dapkings, and Ornette Coleman. by @armoafrobeat

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Jordan McLean (trumpet), Marcus Farrar (vocals), Nikhil P. Yerawadekar (guitar), Tony Jarvis (bass), Kevin Raczka (drums), and Dave “Smoota” Smith (trombone), plus special guests: Michael Leonhart (trumpet, keyboards, percussion), Domenica Fossati (flute, vocals, percussion) Cochemea (saxophone). by @armoafrobeat

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#Armo @armoafrobeat is of NYC’s premiere Afrobeat classic groups (together with Antibalas of course) and part of their original line up plus a revolving cast drawn from the Daptone Records family and the New York jazz scene has gotten together today to play a show at #Rizzoli Book store organized by @mondo_jazz

The lineup includes Jordan McLean (trumpet) @jordanmcleannyc, Marcus Farrar (vocals) @kingmarcoos, Nikhil P. Yerawadekar (guitar), Tony Jarvis (bass), @ammatony Kevin Raczka (drums), and Dave “Smoota” Smith (trombone) @smoota

Collectively, the members of ARMO have played thousands of concerts worldwide and have shared the stage with an extraordinary roster of artists, including David Byrne, Angélique Kidjo, Ornette Coleman, Public Enemy, TV on the Radio, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and the band for the Tony Award–winning musical FELA! taken in Rizzoli Bookstore by @armoafrobeat

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Join ARMO for an electrifying afternoon of Afrobeat classics, spontaneous arrangements, and original rhythm-based compositions. Drawing from the music of Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, Ebo Taylor, William Onyeabor, and more.

📍 Rizzoli Bookstore | 1133 Broadway 📅 Jan 11 (Sun) | 3:00 PM (Doors 2:30 PM)
🎟️ Available now on Rizzoli Bookstore Eventbrite

Founded by longtime Antibalas bandmates and featuring a revolving cast from the Daptone Records family and NYC Afrobeat scene, ARMO’s members have shared stages with David Byrne, Angélique Kidjo, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, and performed in the Tony Award–winning musical FELA!
 🍷 Tickets include a complimentary glass of wine from Field Blend Selections + 15% off in-store the day of the show

Co-presented with All About Jazz as part of its 30th anniversary celebration, and curated by Mondo Jazz as part of the Rizzoli Music Aperitivo series.

#RizzoliBookstore #MondoJazz #ARMO taken in Rizzoli Bookstore by @armoafrobeat

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Sunday 11 Jan (3pm – NOTE THE EARLY START) (Tix at link in bio): come to the Rizzoli Bookstore for the launch of the 2026 Music Aperitivo season with ARMO for an unforgettable evening of Afrobeat classics and original rhythm based compositions. ARMO is Jordan McLean; Marcus Farrar; Nikhil P. Yerawadekar; Tony Jarvis; Kevin Raczka; Dave “Smoota” Smith – SPECIAL GUESTS: Michael Leonhart, Domenica Fossati, Morgan Price, Cochemea & surprise guests. Join us for a fabulous concert, and a great hang with delicious wine courtesy of Field Blend Selections, surrounded by an ocean of books! The ticket comes with a 15% discount on anything in the store which can be used on the day of the concert / @armoafrobeat @jordanmcleannyc @kingmarcoos @smoota @ammatony @kevinraczkaa @michaelleonhart @domenicafossati @morganjprice @dommitron @cochemea @rizzolibookstore taken in Rizzoli Bookstore by @armoafrobeat

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