Sonic Liberation Front
Electronica + Cuban Voodoo + Post-Modern Jazz

Sonic Liberation Front is the afro-futuristic creative super-group. Its members are a who’s who of Philly’s finest genre-bending improvisers, composers and folkloric musicians.
Sonic Liberation Front has authenticity of feel, in the life-force that is present in both ancient and to the future music. Is a one-of-a-kind band that breaks down genre distinctions for undeniably brilliant concoction.

The Instruments
Lukumi Bata Drums (Iya, Itotele, Okonkolo) Drum kit, Afro-Cuban Percussion, Lukumi Vocals, Cornet, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Violin, Cello, Cuatro, Guitars, Acoustic Bass, Laptops

The Musicians
Kevin Diehl, Terry Lawson, Olufemi Mitchell, Todd Margasak, Matt Engle, Travis Woodson, Jon Barrios, Brent White, Carlos Santiago, Edwin Lopez, Cito Caraballo-Candell, Bill Phipps.

“Sonic Liberation Front is well on its way to becoming one of the more important American ensembles of the decade. Their mix of post-Coleman jazz, Afro-Cuban folkloric music and electronica manages to be immediately accessible without diluting any of its constituent parts.” Point of Departure {Bill Shoemaker, Jan 2007}