Kaleta

Leon Ligan-Majek, known professionally as Kaleta, operates from New York after originating from Porto-Novo, Benin and spending his formative years in Lagos, Nigeria. The guitarist and producer has collaborated with Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Lauryn Hill, and Majek Fashek throughout his career. Kaleta began releasing electronic music in August 2021, accumulating nine releases across multiple labels while maintaining his role as frontman for New York-based Afro-Funk groups.

Kaleta produces house and Afro house tracks that blend traditional African rhythms with contemporary electronic production, drawing from his background in highlife and Afrobeat. His releases appear on Columbia Local, Music For Dreams, Razor-N-Tape Records, Cacao Records, and Wonderwheel Recordings, labels known for supporting Afro-centric electronic music. The tracks typically feature mid-tempo grooves that incorporate live guitar elements with programmed beats, creating dancefloor-ready material that bridges his acoustic heritage with modern electronic sensibilities. His electronic output spans from deeper house excursions to more percussion-heavy Afro house productions.