Austinist Show Preview & Giveaway: Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars at Antone's

Strife and discontent often pave the way for musicians to provide a voice of hope for the oppressed. Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars know this all too well, being comprised of a number of talented individuals that originally called Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, home. After rebel attacks prompted them to flee their country in the late 90's for the haven of Guinea, they started making music on any available instrument they could find at the Kalia Refugee Camp. It was there that the sound of the All-Stars was born; an eclectic mix of West African beats, reggae, folk, rhythm and blues, as well as a message of sanity and hope derived from the band’s personal experiences. Their story has been chronicled in an award-winning film simply titled Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars. The All-Stars’ live show promises to be an inspiring anti-war rally buoyed by hopeful optimism for the future of the continent.

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars: [official site]

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Monday, November 27th
[Antone’s]
Doors at 7pm
[Tickets]