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Lafayette Afro Rock Band was a French funk rock band formed in Long Island, New York in 1970. Though almost unknown in their native United States, they are now universally celebrated one of the standout funk bands of the 1970s and admired for their use of break beats.[1]

Upon their relocation to Paris, the local music scene influenced the group’s work, and they adopted the name Lafayette Afro Rock Band after releasing their debut LP. The band’s next two LPs, Soul Makossa and Malik, respectively included the songs “Hihache”and “Darkest Light,” which would be sampled in numerous culturally significant hip-hop compositions. Following collaborations with Mal Waldron and Sunnyland Slim, the band’s popularity waned, leading to their breakup in 1978.
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  • BoBs933

    Классно колбасят

    11 days ago

  • Szczotkowsky

    absolutly great band,one of the best jams I've ever listened to

    September 2010

  • pinheadmoonwalk

    SMOOTH

    July 2010

  • Azuk4

    F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C-O

    March 2009

  • nadirauxpommes

    I love their hairs, so to speak.

    July 2008
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