Band
The Shaolin Afronauts
Albums
15
Members
10
Active
2009–present
Origin
Adelaide
Biography
The Shaolin Afronauts is an instrumental afrobeat band based in Adelaide, Australia. His music is inspired by various sounds, from Fela Kuti's afrobeat to Sun Ra's free jazz, to Mulatu Astatke's Ethio-jazz and Afro-Cuban percussion rhythms. Founded in 2008 by fascination with Afrobeat and improvised music, the group began its career alongside The Transatlantics (en) before gradually programming its own performances. In the following months, the group consolidates, includes twelve active musicians in its ranks and extends its repertoire of several original compositions.
Discography
Flight of the Ancients
Quest Under Capricorn
Follow the Path
Quest Under Capricorn Live
The Fundamental Nature of Being
The Fundamental Nature of Being, Part Five
The Fundamental Nature Of Being (Part Five)
The Fundamental Nature of Being, Part Four
The Fundamental Nature Of Being (Part Four)
The Fundamental Nature of Being (Part One)
The Fundamental Nature of Being, Part One
The Fundamental Nature of Being (Part Three)
The Fundamental Nature of Being, Part Three
The Fundamental Nature of Being (Part Two)
The Fundamental Nature of Being, Part Two