Tosin's latest album - Afrika Rising - got some reviews on Indiana University's Black Grooves.
Click on the following to read reviews: Black Grooves Reviews of Afrika Rising
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Multi-Grammy Winners Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO) host guest artists Wunmi, Sahr Ngaujah, Tosin Aribisala, Bryan Vargas, and DJ Ausar, who have continued Fela’s musical legacy. The show will feature Jazz Big Band arrangements of some of Fela’s classics including Zombie, Water No Get Enemy, Expensive Sh*t, as well as original works by the ALJO and guests. Attendees will also get a chance to hear Tosin's new composition tilted The Big Illusion. January 25 & 26, 8pm Symphony Space 2537 Broadway @ 95th St NYC
News Update
Album Pre-Order
Precious People!
Tosin's new album - Afrika Rising - will be dropping on Friday, June 22 through Ropeadope records. The album will be available on all digital music stores: Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, etc. But you can pre-order at www.tosinaribisala.bandcamp.com
Groove Fellowship Tour 2018
Groove Fellowship - Performance & Workshop
Friday, March 23rd @ SPAN Academy of Jazz & Contemporary Music. 11AM-1PM
Monday, March 26th @ The Polytechnic Ibadan, Ibadan (Oyo State, Nigeria). 11AM-1PM
Tuesday, March 27 @ Ten Strings Music Institute, Ikeja-Lagos. 11AM - 1PM
Live in Republic of Benin
Friday, March 30 @ Africa Sound City, Cotonou. 8PM
Live in Lagos @ Freedom Park, Marina-Lagos Island.
Saturday, March 31, 7:30PM.
Genesis Music Clinic
Monday, April 2 @ Harmonix Studio, Lagos. 11AM.
NAMM 2018
Hey Fellow Artists,
It's exciting to be witnessing this year's NAMM show, Jan 25-28, at the Anaheim Convention Center, California. Looking forward to networking, jamming and exploring new musical products. Cheers!
Art All Night Festival
Precious People!
Join Tosin's band this Saturday, Sept 23 at 7 PM at the Art All Night Festival. The band will be on the Sound Stage at Starburst Plaza.1501 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC. #FREE
On The Beat...Modern Drummer Magazine
Here's a recent feature of Tosin's video release of his re-arrangement of Pharrell Williams' hit song "Happy" on Modern Drummer Magazine.
To read article and watch the video, click On The Beat
To read article and watch the video, click On The Beat
Afro-Groove Revival in December
Tosin will be presenting Afro-Groove Revival again on Thursday, Dec 17.
Venue: Bossa Bistro
2463 18th St. NW, Washington, DC
Time: 9PM
Tickets: $10
Venue: Bossa Bistro
2463 18th St. NW, Washington, DC
Time: 9PM
Tickets: $10
Live in Concert at FestAfrica
Tosin's band will be performing live at the annual FestAfrica.
Date: Saturday, Aug 8, 2015 at 5pm.
Festival Location: Veterans Plaza, 1 Veteran Place,
Silver Spring, MD
(by corner of Fenton St. and Ellsworth Ave)
Free to the Public!
Date: Saturday, Aug 8, 2015 at 5pm.
Festival Location: Veterans Plaza, 1 Veteran Place,
Silver Spring, MD
(by corner of Fenton St. and Ellsworth Ave)
Free to the Public!
Live at DC Funk Parade
On Saturday, May 2, Tosin's group (Afrikan Rhapsody) will be performing at the annual DC Funk Parade. This event takes place at different locations on U Street, and some other streets in DC.
You can catch Tosin's 40-minute set from 1:50pm - 2:30pm
Stage Location:
Lot at Atlantic Plumbing at 945 Florida Ave, NW, WDC 20001
This event is FREE to the public.
You can catch Tosin's 40-minute set from 1:50pm - 2:30pm
Stage Location:
Lot at Atlantic Plumbing at 945 Florida Ave, NW, WDC 20001
This event is FREE to the public.
Communal Drumming Live in North Carolina
Tosin and the Communal Drummers will be taking the Communal Drumming Project to Raleigh, North Carolina for a special performance at the EthnoModern Arts Gallery - NOA Living on Thursday, April 23. 6pm-10pm.
NOA's Location
3051 Spring Forest Rd,
Raleigh, NC 27616
NOA's Location
3051 Spring Forest Rd,
Raleigh, NC 27616