When it comes to Nigerian music, few genres are as influential and beloved as Afrobeat. This fusion of highlife, jazz, and traditional African percussion has…
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Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees
The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has revealed the names of the 2022 Inductees. Artist Salif KeitaDebashish BhattacharyaDanyèl WaroOumou SangaréMilton Nascimento The Artist category…
View More Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Announces 2022 InducteesCrashfest, Boston’s World Music Festival Announces 2020 Lineup
Crashfest, an annual world music festival held in Boston (Massachusetts, USA) is set to take place February 22, 2020 at the House of Blues Boston.…
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Artist Profiles: Fela Kuti
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, previously Ransome-Kuti, was born in Abeokuta, Nigeria, in 1938. His family belonged to the Egba branch of the Yoruba tribe. His father, like…
View More Artist Profiles: Fela KutiFela Kuti’s Exceptional Life and Music Presented in Free Documentary Screening
Seun Kuti will rock the WI Union Theater on Wednesday, June 27, at 8:30pm. But attendees are also invited to attend a special free presentation…
View More Fela Kuti’s Exceptional Life and Music Presented in Free Documentary ScreeningCarrying the Kuti Name with Noble Integrity. An interview with Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, Fela Kuti’s youngest son, will be touring North America in late June and early July with Egypt 80, his father’s band. To find…
View More Carrying the Kuti Name with Noble Integrity. An interview with Seun Kuti4th Annual Fela Kuti Day in San Diego
San Diego (California), USA – WorldBeat Cultural Center will present the 4th Annual Fela Kuti Day on Saturday, November 4th at 8:00pm. The festival features…
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti – The Best of Fela Kuti, 2CD & DVD Box (Wrasse Records WRASS132) It’s hard to think of anything to say about…
View More Kuti According to FelaFela Kuti : The Underground Spiritual Game To Be Released September 7th
New York, NY, USA – Legendary musical revolutionary Fela Kuti’s work will be released on Quannum on September 7th. Crafted by mixmaster Chief Xcel of…
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