Newen Afrobeat at The Crescent

Nadja Moncolova, Contributor

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Newen Afrobeat

The Crescent, Manchester
18 May 2022

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A 13-piece orchestra from Chile, Newen Afrobeat will perform a show comprising music, dance, and social awareness at The Crescent.

With a particular Latin stamp, they unify African rhythms with a colourful and energetic staging, incorporating deep social messages which talks to their roots and social movements in their territory. Newen Afrobeat are increasingly catching the ears of critics and fans around the world. Don’t miss your chance to catch this intimate show.

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