African Fusion Band

Appiah & Asanti Beats

Blending melodic sounds of the kora with the raw, rhythmic beat of the drums, the band takes you on a musical journey of funk, jazz and percussion.

Appiah & Asanti Beats is a Melbourne-based band led by renowned dancer and musician Appiah Annan, the band takes you on a musical journey of funk, jazz and percussion, inspired by ancient rituals and ancestral values. Weaving traditional and contemporary music, blending melodic sounds of the kora with the raw, rhythmic beat of the drums, the band uses the music to translate stories of everyday life, love, wisdom and peace, reminding us of the importance of connection and celebrating who we are as a rich and diverse Australian community.