Liverpool Session by Newen Afrobeat

Liverpool Session is the new live EP by Chilean Afrobeat collective Newen Afrobeat, recorded straight to tape during their 2024 summer tour at Quarry in Liverpool. Capturing the raw power and emotional depth of their live performance, this session is a vibrant testimony to the global heartbeat of Afrobeat.

The EP features explosive live versions of “Grietas” and “Es la Vida” — two standout tracks from their latest LP Grietas — alongside fiery renditions of Fela Kuti classics “Ako” and “No Agreement,” reimagined through Newen’s unique Latin American lens.

Recorded 100% live and fully analog by The Lightning Cave, Liverpool Session is a rare sonic document where the energy of the stage, the spirit of resistance, and the legacy of Afrobeat converge.

A must-listen for Afrobeat lovers and live music aficionados alike.

Tracklist

1.	Es la vida	6:08

2.	Ako (Fela Kuti)	3:38

3.	Grietas	5:54

4.	No Agreement (Fela Kuti)	9:24

Credits

released April 11, 2025

Recorded by The Lightning Cave
Thomas Benson - Audio/Tape Engineer
Jack Wait - Audio/Digital Engineer
Patrick Murphy - Assistant Engineer/ Technician
Esteban Perez - Tech Producer & Monitors
Francisco Infante - Technical Support
Victor Saez - Technical Support
Caitlin Mongan, Jack Cowls - Videographers
Caitlin Mongan - Video Editor
Thomas Benson & Jack Wait - Mix
Mastered by Victor Saez
Recorded at Quarry, Venue & Studio

NEWEN AFROBEAT
Fran Ri - Vocals
Erin Rutledge- Vocals
Sebastian Crooker - Electric Guitar
Benjamin Astroza - Bass
Alejandro “El Galita” Orellana - Percussions
Tomás Pavez - Percussions
Roberto “Tito” Gevert - Drums
Klaus Brantmayer - Alto Sax
Vicente Aravena - Tenor Sax
Enrique Camhi - Trumpet
Sergio Quijada- Trumpet
Tino Canessa - Executive Production

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