If, as the great Fela Kuti once said, 'music is the weapon', then you'll need to wear armour to withstand the full sonic force of London Afrobeat Collective (LAC) – this politicised party machine are an incendiary live act who channel the spirit of the Afrobeat founder via bass-heavy rhythms guaranteed to make you move.

Their name may include the UK's capital but their sound goes far beyond the British Isles. From Europe to Africa, Glastonbury to 'Felabration', they deliver party-music born of their truly global DNA. The nine-strong collective from England, Italy, France, Congo, Argentina and New Zealand combine Fela, Parliament Funkadelic and Frank Zappa to create an addictive sound drawing on funk, jazz, rock, and dub to create something new and frankly indescribable.

The new album HUMANS, (with artwork by Ben Hito, renowned for his designs for Parliament/Funkadelic), is a collection of anthemic songs with socially conscious lyrics, set to bold brass lines and hypnotic danceable grooves. Humans encapsulates the raw energy generated during LAC's live performances and combines this with newly evolved songwriting ability and refined musical prowess. London Afrobeat Collective carry clear and powerful messages through their music, holding the torch for the original Afrobeat musicians and continuing their mission to fight for political and social change. The first single on Humans entitled 'Power To The Women' demonstrates this perfectly and sets the high standard of what's to come.

Now playing major stages at festivals across Europe, LAC are guaranteed party-starters – any stage, anywhere. Following their album release tour, 2022 sees them hitting the road through the UK and Europe again, bringing the funk to everyone who needs it so badly in these troubling times.