Antibalas
Antibalas is an American, Brooklyn-based afrobeat band founded in 1998 by Martín Perna. Initially inspired by Fela Kuti's Africa 70 band and Eddie Palmieri's Harlem River Drive Orchestra, the music generally follows the musical architecture and language of afrobeat and incorporates elements of jazz, funk, dub, improvised music, and traditional drumming from Cuba and West Africa.
How Critics See Antibalas
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
Hourglass
2025
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 82/100 across 3 reviews.
Antibalas's Hourglass lands as a commanding, groove-first statement that foregrounds brass and percussion while celebrating the ensemble's collective musicianship. Across three pro...
Hourglass
2025
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
Antibalas's Hourglass lands as a commanding, groove-first statement that foregrounds brass and percussion while celebrating the ensemble's collective musicianship. Across three pro...
