The Afromotive

The Afromotive's Scare Tactics brings this Afrobeat ensemble to the attention of not only appreciative world music fans, but also people searching for an inspiring and relevant beat. The band brings a howling organ a la Brian Auger, a jazz guitar even purists can appreciate, a blasting horn section complemented by the chugging of drums and a socially conscious lyricist who blends English, French and his native Baoule. The result is layers of funky grooves and engaging polyrhythms that appeal to a spectrum of music fans. Standouts are "Scare Tactics" and "Lies."