Triangle Afrobeat Orchestra
Triangle Afrobeat Orchestra
The Durham, NC based Triangle Afrobeat Orchestra (TAO) is a diverse, multi-generational, multi-ethnic band founded in 2018 by bassist/composer Vattel Cherry. TAO takes its inspiration from: Afro Beat creators Fela Kuti & Tony Allen; Afro Funk pioneer, Geraldo Pino; pianist/singer Nina Simone; trailblazing queen of funk Betty Davis, British psychedelic funk legends Cymande, and activist Fred Hampton.
TAO has performed at: Francis Marion University (Florence, SC); New Belgium Brewery (Asheville, NC); Snug Harbor & Petra's (Charlotte, NC); Motorco Music Hall & Fullsteam Brewery (Durham, NC); Cat's Cradle & Carrboro Music Festival (Carrboro, NC); The Pour House Music Hall, The Transfer Co. Ballroom & Kings (Raleigh, NC).