March 19 - 22nd // Fela! The Concert // The Civic
In a nutshell: Groove with gravity / Fire-brand rhythms / Meet a musical master
Spectacular and inspiring, FELA! The Concertcelebrates the songs of Fela Kuti, the founding father of Afrobeat - a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies. Fela was a musical rebel with a political cause, famous for mixing his sensual, eclectic sounds with simple and powerful lyrics that openly assailed Nigeria's oppressive dictatorships.
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