Bio

Having been at the forefront of London’s live music circuit and drawing a slew of international reserves following their self-titled London Afrobeat Collective debut, the 10-piece collective set out to encapsulate the energy generated during their live performances, combining this with a newly evolved songwriting ability and refined musical prowess.

The result was the band’s 2015 album “Food Chain” and arguably the band’s best work to date, keeping true to the original principles of the Afrobeat movement and paving the way for its future as a unique and exciting genre to be. heard and enjoyed around the world.

“Food Chain” was widely praised in the media, earning applause from Jazz and BBC Radio 2 superstar DJ Jamie Cullum, who described LAC as an “incredible live band”. The album was also championed by BBC 6 Music, being performed by DJ Huey Morgan, Tom Ravenscroft and frequent support from Craig Charles on his super popular Funk & Soul show (LAC having supported Craig on tour previously). Produced by Leon Brichard (Ibibio Sound Machine, Plan B, Fela! Musical) with graphic design by prolific artist Ben Hito (George Clinton / Parliament / Funkadelic) “Food Chain” is an album of hymn songs with socially conscious lyrics, laid out to bold brass lines and hypnotic dance grooves. Its effect led the Sunday Times to describe it as “a good new album”, with the London Evening Standard applauding LAC as “a great festival band”.