AfriCali
Where Africa Meets California
Afrobeat consciousness. West Coast swagger. Born at Big Sur.
"Every instrument is an equal storyteller."
Big Sur, California · Summer 2010
Founded in the summer of 2010 at the Nacarubi Festival in Big Sur, AfriCali was born from the collision of two worlds. South African-born MC Eyezon Soweto and keyboardist Nico Georis forged a sound that defies genre — Afrobeat consciousness, California street swagger, hip-hop, blues, and coastal-psych seasoning woven into organic, flowing musical episodes.
Full StoryThe Music
Taught of a Culture
Tokyo Dawn Records
A full-length journey through Afrobeat consciousness and California soul — AfriCali's landmark debut album.
AfroLight Electro
AfriCali
Electronic textures meet Afrobeat roots — a psychedelic exploration of light, rhythm, and the Pacific coast.
"AfriCali isn't interested in fitting neatly into a genre — and 'AfrOlight' makes that clear from the first beat."
— Bong Mines Entertainment
"Music without borders — a genre cioppino that defies easy categorization."
— Monterey County NOW
"A compelling testament to the collective's ability to blend different musical influences together without losing their sense of identity."
— Earmilk
"Nuevas canciones que necesitas descubrir — AfriCali makes the list with 'AfrOlight – AfrO Electro ReWork'."
— Rolling Stone en Español
"AfriCali turns collective energy into celebration — a spiritual statement of identity and endurance."
— Soaplife Magazine
Be Part of the AfriCali World
Follow along as we build something new — music, shows, collaborations, and community. This is a creative journey and you're invited.
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Live & In Session
AfriCali — Live Performance
AfrOlight (feat. Sandra Izsadore) — Live
AfriCali — In Session