With Hourglass, Antibalas returns to its instrumental roots. The title track begins with a plaintive and ecstatic tenor saxophone solo before digging into an intense 12-8 groove. The group pivots with “Lo-Life” highlighting the groupʼs ability to swing a lá Machito or the 1970s Ghanaian dance band leaders like Gyedu Blay-Ambolley. Others like “Solace,” “Escape” and “La Ceiba,” conjure echoes of the classic Lagos afrobeat sound, albeit spoken with a Brooklyn accent. “Oasis,” the albumʼs finale, is a step into a psychedelic unknown future, with a deep sense of liberatory funk eternally at its core.
Upcoming Tour Dates
Tickets at antibalas.com
Friday, Nov 14 – Washington, DC @ Hamilton
Saturday, Nov 15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl
Sunday, Nov 16 – Philadelphia, PA @ 118 North
Thursday, Dec 11 – Portland, OR @ The Get Down
Friday, Dec 12 – Vancouver, BC @ Modo Live
Saturday, Dec 13 – Seattle, WA @ Nectar
Sunday, Dec 14 – Seattle, WA @ Nectar
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10.14.2025
