Afrofunk

While we were visiting San Francisco yesterday, we heard a band playing out in front of Pier 39. They sounded pretty good, so I picked up their CD on the spot: “[Funkiest Man in Africa][]” by [AfroFunk][]. (The band is actually named “Sila and the AfroFunk Experience”, but that’s a mouthful. Besides, the back of the dude’s jacket is labeled “AfroFunk”.) With 10 guys, it’s a big band, and they were puttin’ on the full effect yesterday–a lot of texture to their music, and a helluva lot of soul. I’m looking forward to more from this group.

> Dance like no one’s watching,
>
Sing like no one’s listening!
>
— “Got No Money, Get No Respect”

![“Funkiest Man in Africa” cover](http://www.victorsila.com/images/album_art.jpg)

Added bonus: when I searched the ‘net for these guys this morning, I found that the front man, [Sila, has a blog](http://victorsila.com/afrofunk/index.php). (WordPress-powered, even!) He’s not writing much lately, which is a shame because it looks like he’s got a lot of important stuff to say.

[Funkiest Man in Africa]: http://cdbaby.com/cd/sila2
[AfroFunk]: http://www.victorsila.com/home.htm

About Jim Vanderveen

I'm a bit of a Renaissance man, with far too many hobbies for my free time! But more important than any hobby is my family. My proudest accomplishment has been raising some great kids! And somehow convincing my wife to put up with me since 1988. ;)
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