The infectious rhythm and joy of Afrobeat music has a home in Colorado – ATOMGA! The 10-piece band plays a sold-out show at Dazzle at the Denver Performing Arts Complex on Saturday, December 2. Lyricist and lead singer LaSha “CalySōl” Afarko and baritone saxophonist Andrew Tobin visit KUVO’s Morning Set to talk about the Afrobeat sound and their creative flow.

ATOMGA is…

LaSha “CalySōl” Afarko – Vocals

Joshua Merbitz – Trumpet

Frank Roddy – Tenor Saxophone

Andrew Tobin – Baritone Saxophone

Casey Hrdlicka – Guitar

Peter Mouser – Keyboards, Fender Rhodes

Otis Lande – Bass Guitar

Jared “Jball” Fischer – Congas, Djembe, Percussion

Matt Grundstad – Timbales, Percussion

Matt Schooley – Drums

Tracks featured: Alaskan Pipeline – ATOMGA; Rat Race – ATOMGA

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Photo Credit: Photos Courtesy of Atomga

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