12-piece big band features afrobeat, highlife and vintage West African funk. Guranteed to cure what ails you!
Washington, DC
Joined October 2009
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Chopteeth opening for Congo's Jupiter & Okwess at The Hamilton on Fri, July 26! “Jupiter puts funk, garage rock, and traditional Congolese styles in a blender and hits them with lightning” (Pop Matters) Don't miss! Tickets and info: tinyurl.com/tvmw5yr3
We've been busy in recent months, learning funky new tunes that we'll debut this Saturday, October 30th at Pearl Street Warehouse in DC's beautiful wharf district. So nice to be back on stage, and in one of our favorite venues--join us! Tickets and info: bit.ly/3nEk0Jl
Chopteeth members Michael Shereikis and Mahiri Fadjimba Keita-Edwards will be joining an all star lineup this Sunday, Sept. 12th for the PG County Celebrate Africa Festival. Produced by Jolly Papa--check it out online from 4-6pm ET!
#jollypaparadio #celebrateafrica2021
Chopteeth returns to the stage on Sat, Oct 30 at Pearl Street Warehouse in DC--one of our favorite local venues! We're looking forward to making music with you again. Advance tickets $10 off through Aug 21. Join us! bit.ly/3fuBULt @pearlstreetlive
Free DC, Statehood Now! It's long overdue for DC residents to have full representation as citizens. Spread the word with free streaming or download of Chopteeth's "DC Vote" featuring Head-Roc: chopteeth.com/track/2318676/…
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Tonight's episode will feature @BlackMasalaBand, @daveklineband, @Chopteeth, @msfridrich, Cynthia Marie, Stephanie Mathias, @JahnelDaliya, @DanBarryBand, @RHLevitin, Jasmine Gillison, @GarageMenage, @SpiritPlots, RoseRiot, @TheSplitSeconds.
Tonight 9pm via 96.7 FM or wera . fm
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Saturday on the World Music Show on @myVPM (listen!). Music by: @AlexCuba @cecibastida @cimafunk @maxcapote @chopteeth @bjork and more!
Hello from Chopteeth. This video is just a little something we made with our phones and such to brighten these days, broaden our horizons, and reach out. We miss you! Hope you enjoy our social isolation version of Weigh Your Blessings from our first album: youtu.be/iZFBUt4i7Dc
Stay connected! Check out our quarantine video track Weigh Your Blessings: youtu.be/iZFBUt4i7Dc
Chopteeth's social isolation version of Weigh Your Blessings from our first album. Thanks for watching! Be well and keep dancing...youtu.be/iZFBUt4i7Dc via YouTube
Hero time! Orlando Julius "OJ" Ekemode with Chopteeth opening, presented by IMT. Sat, Mar 21 at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville. OJ is an giant figure in African music and global music alike. Don't miss this rare US performance! Tickets & info: bit.ly/39Ojxfc
Join us TONIGHT, Sat Nov 30, at DC's newest music venue, City Winery, with a large open music space, a state-of-the-art Meyer sound system. For this show only, City Winery will also be selling bottles of limited edition Chopteeth-vintage wine. Info: bit.ly/2R6MwF0
Chopteeth at City Winery in DC on Saturday, Nov 30th: "A storming powerhouse of big-band African funk" (Washington Post) featuring "lunatic energy" (NPR) and "an expansive, larger-than-life performance" (DC Music Download)." Don't miss! Info: bit.ly/2Xl4Jzs
It's a fine day in the DMV, and @Chopteeth is going to be enjoying it with the throngs of fun-lovers at @AdamsMorganDay today. Our set starts at 4pm, but come early and take in the early September weather!
We’re at Adams Morgan Day Festival on Sunday at 4 along witha great lineup of bands!
Don’t Stay Home This Weekend! Go see #DCmusic from @venrayband @creepcrusades @lntva at @pieshopdc, @Cazzygirl1 at @SollysDC, and @AdamsMorganDay featuring @BatalaDC @Chopteeth @los_empresarios @DuPontBrass & more! hometownsoundsdc.com/2019/09…
Thanks to the fantastic audience who joined us at @AMPbyStrathmore on Friday evening. We had a great time, and it was heartening to see the room full of people having a great time with us!
Don't forget, @Chopteeth tonight at @AMPbyStrathmore! Show starts at 8pm. Come join us for a joyful and hope-filled musical journey!