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Chicago Afrobeat Project continues in spirit of Fela Kuti

October 28, 2010 by benim

Chicago Afrobeat Project’s performance at The Urban Lounge on Nov. 1 comes at a bright time for Afrobeat music in the United States. The critically claimed Broadway musical “FELA!” (co-produced by Jay-Z and Will Smith) is in the midst of … read more »

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Can a Fela Kuti musical change British theatre’s tune?

October 28, 2010 by benim

Bill T. Jones’s all-singing, all-dancing show has brought genuine diversity to the heart of Broadway. Can it pull off the same trick in London? Up in arms … rehearsals for the National Theatre production of Fela! Photograph: Tristram KentonA few … read more »

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