On May 30, San Francisco ensemble Sila & the Afrofunk Experience will celebrate the release of their sophomore recording Black President (Visila Records) at Mezzanine in San Francisco, CA. An album inspired by the historic election of the first African-American U.S. president, whose title track has already been downloaded more than 8,000 times, Black President will be available at all major digital retailers including iTunes as well as the band’s website at http://.afrofunk.net.

Led by Kenyan native Victor Sila Mutungi, a frontman who has been called a “Kenyan funk master” (San Francisco Chronicle) and“Africa’s James Brown” (Oakland Post), Sila & the Afrofunk Experience draw inspiration from Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti while distinguishing themselves by incorporating African genres such as zouk and soukous, as well as the music of Western artists including Sly Stone and Funkadelic. Black President finds the ensemble moving further toward progress and change in both their lives and their
music, with blossoming musical chemistry, deep funky Afro-grooves and strong socially-conscious, politically-aware lyrics.

CD Release Party for Black President!
Sila & the Afrofunk Experience
w/ Fools Gold, Diego's Umbrella and Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist

Saturday, May 30, 2009
Mezzanine 444 Jessie St. San Francisco, CA 94103
Doors 8:30 pm Showtime: 9 pm Tickets: $15
Ticket Info: 415-625-8880, www.mezzaninesf.com