"Afro Dead is a musical collective that plays the music of the Grateful Dead in a variety of African musical styles such as Afrobeat, Soukous and High-Life."

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AFRO DEAD is a musical collective formed in 2022 by Aaron Feder (musical director/multi-instrumentalist/producer) to reimagine the music of legendary American roots band, the Grateful Dead, in various African musical styles.

In 2026 the project features Zimbabwean-American singer Lady Chi, best known for her work with Melvin Seals and JGB and the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebrations. The collective takes songs of the psychedelic pioneers The Grateful Dead, and re-arranges them, changing the grooves to afro-pop styles, such as Soukous, Afrobeat, High-Life, Reggae and more.

AFRO DEAD is a musical collective with a rotating cast of musicians and special guests on every stop of their tours; each show is a unique experience, bringing together Deadheads and world music fans wherever they play globally.