Amayo of Antibalas Is A Captivating Force On Stage

Derrick Lee, 7 years ago 1 1 min read

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“… There’s also a fire in Antibalas’ lead singer, Amayo. With his painted face and colorful garb, his presence on stage was magnetic and enchanting. It was as if he was a witch doctor enchanting the audience with his melodies…”

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Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

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— Derrick K. Lee (@methodman13) November 8, 2017

Antibalas at The Growlers Six 10/29/17. Full photo gallery and festival review coming soon to @BlurredCulture. pic.twitter.com/NUrZud5TbY

— Derrick K. Lee (@methodman13) November 8, 2017

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Derrick Lee

Derrick K. Lee is a music attorney, blogger, concert photographer, co-owner and music editor of Blurred Culture. He goes to a lot of shows and sometimes he writes well. Music is his boo. Published photography in Rolling Stone Magazine (online), Guitar Magazine (print), Houston Chronicle (online), Downbeat Magazine (online), Alt Press (print), on the Hollywood Bowl stage, and more. Published video in the New York Times. Please contact him directly for prints and/or approvals for special uses of any photo taken by Derrick. You can follow Derrick on Instagram at @DKLPHOTOS.