"Martín Perna founded Brooklyn-based afrobeat collective Antibalas in 1998, inspired by the musical and cultural sensation of Fela Kuti. His influence extends to other bands like Ocote Soul Sounds and The Dap Kings."
"Perna has served as a musical director at Carnegie Hall and is an acclaimed author and lecturer at UC Berkeley, showcasing his diverse talents in the music industry."
Martín Perna founded the afrobeat collective Antibalas in 1998, drawing inspiration from Fela Kuti. He also established Ocote Soul Sounds and served as the musical director for Sharon Jones' backing band, The Dap Kings. Perna has held a position as a musical director at Carnegie Hall and is recognized as an author and lecturer at UC Berkeley. His extensive contributions to music include features on over 100 albums across various genres. A special event will showcase his work with a vinyl spin and discussion.
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