CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW
FEATURES M.I.A. AND EZRA KOENIG OF VAMPIRE WEEKEND
The Very Best return this month for a series of shows including March 12 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, March 16 at Bottom Lounge in Chicago and several South by Southwest shows in Austin (please see below for current schedule of performances, more dates will be announced soon). The group consisting of European production duo Radioclit and Malawian singer Esau Mwamwaya garnered extensive critical acclaim following the October release of their debut album Warm Heart of Africa from outlets including NPR “Morning Edition,” NPR/WXPN’s “World Café,” PRI’s “The World,” Billboard, NYLON, PAPER,Planet, Chicago Tribune, and Boston Globe, among many others:
“Three-chord jubilation reigns.” [Top Songs of `09]
“The best advertisement for blogs since well, ever.”
“Killer disc of 21st-century African street jams.”
“An African pop album for folks who might never have considered consuming an African pop album.”
“Pure Afropop pleasure.”
“Best New Music: a true global-pop album, and a hopeful template for things to come.”
“Ass-shaking music that’s part `80s pop and part American hip-hop, set to the rhythms of Southern Africa.”
“Futuristic memories of what African pop could stand to sound like now.”
“Sunny, worldly pop delight.”
The Very Best Tour Dates
March 12 New York, NY American Museum of Natural History
March 13 Baltimore, MD Sonar
March 14 Washington, D. C. Rock and Roll Hotel
March 16 Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge
March 17 Cleveland, OH The Spot
March 18 Austin, TX Beauty Bar
March 19 Austin, TX Emo’s
May 29 Quincy, Washington Sasquatch! Music Festival
