Journey back to the legendary Afrika Shrine and experience the revolutionary sound of original 1970s Afrobeat with our authentic collection of instrumentals. Pioneered by the incomparable Fela Kuti, Afrobeat (not to be confused with modern Afrobeats) is a powerful, politically charged fusion of American funk and jazz with traditional Yoruba rhythms and highlife music. Our instrumentals are a tribute to this complex, improvisational, and deeply groovy genre. The foundation of our Fela Kuti type beats is a deep, hypnotic groove. The rhythm section is a powerhouse, with a relentless, funky drum pattern, a highly melodic and syncopated bassline, and a rich layer of traditional percussion. The arrangements are long and sprawling, designed to build into a trance-like state. The defining characteristic of Afrobeat is its massive, powerful horn section, with intricate, interlocking lines played by saxophones, trumpets, and trombones. This is complemented by the rhythmic 'chicken-scratch' of a funk guitar and the soulful, improvisational solos of a Hammond organ or Fender Rhodes. Our royalty-free Afrobeat beats are perfect for creating long-form, politically conscious, and musically sophisticated tracks that pay homage to a true musical giant.