Carnaval de Bahidorá - México

In February we played at one of our favorite festivals ever: Carnaval de Bahidorá at Parque Las Estacas, in Tlaltizapán, Morelos, México. There were lush trees and flowers all over and running throughout was a crystal blue spring-fed stream you could swim in. There were art installations all over the place, amazing groups including El Sonido Gallo Negro, BadBadNotGood and La Banda Bastón, very good sound, delicious food and a whole bunch of people who love to dance and have a good time. Our conguero Reinaldo deJesus put together some of his favorite moments here:

Here's a clip of us performing "Sare Kon Kon" on the main stage at sunset:

And some reviews of the festival:

RECAP: Brooklyn Bowl 3/9/2016 with Steven Bernstein, Brian Jackson and friends

We are still reeling from a sublimely wonderful show two nights ago at Brooklyn Bowl with special guests Brian Jackson and Steven Bernstein. Thanks to everyone who came out and shared the pure joy of the evening. We did some Antibalas originals together and performed the Brian Jackson/Gil Scott-Heron classic's "It's Your World" and "Home Is Where the Hatred Is" and Steven Bernstein/ Sex Mob songs "Mothra" and "7 Bars" with Steven conducting the band in the way that only he can.

Our pal trumpeter Takuya Kuroda dropped in to play on a few numbers. El Imperio with members of the Antibalas and our extended musical family, opened and crushed it. Big shout out to Binky Griptite, of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings who brought his vinyl crates for the evening.

Our friend Craig Carpenter from Afrophonics was in the house with his camera and shared with us some pictures from the show.

Here's the first round:

West Coast - SF and LA

Thanks to everyone in San Francisco and Los Angeles who came to see us this past weekend. Thanks to Jazz Mafia's Subharmonic and DJ Ozgood and to Jungle Fire for rocking the parties with us.

Thanks also to Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio for joining us for a version of the TVOTR song "Satellite."

Our trip was short, but very sweet. We hope to be back soon.

Here's a few glimpses from each night from Instagram.

Stage Shot at Mezzanine, SF 11-20-2015

#antibalas #afrobeat #raging #mezzaninesf

A photo posted by Ross Eustis (@rosstafarri) on Nov 21, 2015 at 11:26am PST

Overhead Stage Shot at Mezzanine, SF 11-20-2015

Antibalas, I think I love you ❣Thanks for such a incredible performance last night @mezzaninesf #antibalas #converted #mezzaninesf #hushconcerts #sfnightlife #sfnightlife #sanfrancisco #bayarea @antibalas A photo posted by HUSHconcerts (@hushconcerts) on Nov 21, 2015 at 10:31am PST

Marquee At Regent Theater, LA 11-21-2015

#antibalas #afrobeat #soul #funk #jazz #regenttheatre #dtla

A photo posted by Michael Quintana (@mikeq1089) on Nov 21, 2015 at 8:45pm PST

At Regent Theater, LA 11-21-2015

#antibalas A photo posted by @taaron_s on Nov 22, 2015 at 6:33pm PST

Dirty Money Intro At Regent Theater, LA 11-21-2015

#antibalas last night blew my mind😯 #dtla #losangeles #funk #felakuti #afrobeat #jazz

A video posted by enrique (@chiefbuddha) on Nov 22, 2015 at 1:25pm PST

Amayo At Regent Theater, LA 11-21-2015

#Antibalas #afrobeat A photo posted by @sofittarius on Nov 22, 2015 at 12:18am PST

Crowd Shot At Regent Theater, LA 11-21-2015

#Antibalas #Afrobeat #Funk #Jazz

A photo posted by Nelson (@_antemortem_) on Nov 22, 2015 at 12:13am PST