New York’s Knitting Factory Records presents the release of Live In Detroit, 1986, the first new Fela Kuti material to be issued since his final studio album, Underground System, in 1992. Recorded live at the Fox Theater in Detroit in November 1986, the concert marked a triumphant return to theContinue Reading
Fresh off the mighty From Africa With Fury: Rise, Seun Anikulapo Kuti heads up Egypt 80, the extraordinary Afrobeat Orchestra first fronted by his renowned father. The album was not only praised for continuing the musical legacy of his father, Fela Kuti, but also because Seun found his own idiosyncraticContinue Reading
New Jersey based singer, songwriter, producer and filmmaker Siji is making a film about Nigeria’s history as told through the words and music of Nigerian musicians. “Elder’s Corner” tells the story of Nigeria including the country’s battle with colonialism, oil, ethnic battles and their overall political and power struggles. “Elder’sContinue Reading
Owiny Sigoma Band // Album Teaser by Brownswood Owiny Sigoma is a collective of London and Kenyan musicians mixing Kenyan folk music with American dance music. Related posts: From Beyonce to SYTYCD Choreographer Jeffrey Page Named One of the Hottest Performers in Broadway Musical FELA! Music Hall Brings Back Fela!Continue Reading