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www.felaonbroadway.com The reviews are in and its official—FELA! on Broadway is a smash hit! Take a look at what the critics are saying, and then see for yourself why the New York Times called the show "Hot (and seriously cool)!" A provocative hybrid of concert, dance and musical theatre, FELA! features arrangements by Aaron Johnson and Antibalas with direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones. Now playing at the Eugene ONeill Theatre. For tickets call 212-239-6200 or ...

Author: FelaMusical; Tags: Fela Broadway performing arts theater theatre press reviews Antibalas Kuti

Been looking for this for a min. Soo i had to share this for ya'll. (RIP Dj Fela)

Author: TreyD713; Tags: Dj fela 3rd world Blaze up another spliff memphis

and the people we live with are my inspiration," he explained. At this point, the influence of compatriot Fela Kuti, the creator of afrobeat, overlaps with the hip hop American or Jamaican reggae, two striking patterns in the diverse style of Nneka. "Fela Kuti is a great inspiration to all Nigerians. He and his struggle for democracy and artistic freedom, "he says. "Fela is the king of afrobeat, one of the fathers of African music. He was able to express the will of the people. " It is here ...

Author: higore; Tags: nneka heartbeat afro funk jazz afrobeat

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Author: Gustavsenkolm; Tags: jazz rock africa

I tell y'all folks,this kuge drum is bad to the bone!!!. Where else would you see or hear this type of music?. Do you want to shell out 10 grand to come to IJEBULAND?. Please SUBSCRIBE AND COMMENT. GOD BLESS.

Author: tonyajayi; Tags: fela on broadwayshawn jay-z carter will jada pinkett smith bill jones broadway play musical music african ethnic american tonyajayi nigeria ghana iloti lagos hausa ibo yoruba movie new york usa britain afrobeat wlbs

LYRICS:- HEY O AMERICANS! COME AND HAVE A TASTE OF AFRICA... FELA! IS IN TOWN WHERE ELSE BUT NEW YORK CITY THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEP(2CE) ON BROADWAY. THANKS....... original song by tonyajayi

Author: tonyajayi; Tags: fela on broadwayshawn jay-z carter musical music african ethnic american tonyajayi nigeria ghana iloti lagos hausa ibo yoruba movie new york usa britain afrobeat songoriginal will smith jada pinkett wbls broadway

My personal promo for the AFRICAN HERO.......FELA ANIKULAPO-KUTI. Original song written by tonyajayi.Backing track:-konkolonized guitar,omele,and kuge drum,and voiceover by tonyajayi - December 05, 2009, 05:02 PM

Author: tonyajayi; Tags: fela! on broadway shawn jay-z carter funk soul r&b ethnic nigeria ghana africa a-c drums konkolo guitar highlife musical new york pinkett wlbs play will jada smith bill jones

Sound test.......hallow log acting like OMELE. Tutti frutti ... fela on broadway jay-z musical music african ethnic american tonyajayi nigeria ghana iloti lagos hausa ibo yoruba movie new york usa britain afrobeat

Author: tonyajayi; Tags: fela on broadway jay-z musical music african ethnic american tonyajayi nigeria ghana iloti lagos hausa ibo yoruba movie new york usa britain afrobeat

Talk about how FELA dominated the music scene of NIGERIA in those days. FELA was a very good competitor. Talented artists like SEGUN BUCKNOR; ORLANDO JULIUS;TUNJI OYELANA and others had to go. BUT MR. JAMES BROWN from USA sent him packing when he came to visit Nigeria in awesome grandeur. Man!!!...that event in NIGERIA I WILL NEVER FORGET. FELA recovered though since JB don't live in AFRICA. GET out here guys lets talk about these guys!!!. ... fela on broadway jay-z musical music african ...

Author: tonyajayi; Tags: fela on broadway jay-z musical music african ethnic american tonyajayi nigeria ghana iloti lagos hausa ibo yoruba movie

Here is a lil' talk about how FELA improved our musical horizon,and put us on a fast track in music. SIR PAUL McCARTHY(of THE BEATLES FAME) is always visiting him. I mean a very regular guest. The legendary drummer MR. GINGER BAKER is also a visitor, gigging with FELA all the time. What more can you ask for? ... fela on broadway jay-z musical music african ethnic american tonyajayi nigeria ghana iloti lagos hausa ibo yoruba movie new york usa britain afrobeat beatles sir paul mccartney ginger ...

Author: tonyajayi; Tags: fela on broadway jay-z musical music african ethnic american tonyajayi nigeria ghana iloti lagos hausa ibo yoruba movie new york usa britain afrobeat beatles sir paul mccartney ginger baker the egypt 70 chincha cuba peru brazil