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Five reasons to go see Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

Five reasons to go see Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

The African Soul Rebels visit the Usher Hall

28 Mar 2011

1. He’s part of the afrobeat dynasty. Nigerian musician Seun Kuti plays sax, chant-sings and dances – not unlike his legendary father Fela, pioneer of the funky Nigerian afrobeat sound. ‘What inspires me is Africa today’, says Seun. ‘The same things…

Original Broadway Cast Recording - Fela!

Original Broadway Cast Recording - Fela!

16 Nov 2010

(Cast Records) If you can’t get to London’s National Theatre to see the phenomenal show telling the extraordinary life of Afrobeat’s Fela Kuti, look no further than this tremendous recording of the original Broadway show. It evokes Lagos in…

Femi Kuti - Africa For Africa

Femi Kuti - Africa For Africa

15 Nov 2010

(Wrasse Records) With songs like ‘Bad Government’ and ‘Nobody Beg’ Femi Kuti not only takes up the cause of ordinary Nigerians and Africans but consciously takes on the mantel of his father, the late Fela Kuti, as scourge of corrupt politics. With…

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Chicago fusion of jazz, hip hop and funk

8 Aug 2010

This nine-piece comprising eight horns and a drummer are not what you might expect at the Jazz & Blues Festival.

Tony Allen: Secret Agent

Tony Allen: Secret Agent

28 May 2009

Nick Gold – producer of Buena Vista Social Club, Toumani Diabate and other special artists – works his alchemy for British-based Tony Allen, one time drummer with Fela Anikulapo Kuti (and latterly Damon Albarn) for a wild Nigerian Afrobeat…

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Popular events

Africa Oye
Date	Location
A celebration of African music and culture featuring performances from Brinsley Forde, The Rasites, Yaaba Funk, The Endless Journey, Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra, Samba Mapangala & Orchestre Virunga, Jaliba Kuyateh and Diabel Cissokho. View full details
23 Jun–24 Jun Jun 23 & 24, 12.30pm–9.30pm	Sefton Park, Liverpool

Musical Picnic
Date	Location
Musical entertainment for all the family. With Sekou Kompo and Tamala drumming company. View full details
21 Jul Jul 21, 10.30am 11 Aug Aug 11, 10.30am 9 Jun Jun 9, 10.30am 13 Oct Oct 13, 10.30am 10 Nov Nov 10, 10.30am 8 Sep Sep 8, 10.30am	Symphony Hall Cafe Bar at Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Angelique Kidjo
Date	Location
Nu-jazz and Afrobeat from the American performer. View full details
26 Jul Jul 26, 7.30pm	Southbank Centre, London SE1

Cantaloupe, Azores, Nordenfelt, Forever Sound
Date	Location
The Nottingham-based band plays electro, krautrock and Afrobeat. View full details
1 Jun Jun 1, 8pm	Spanky Van Dyke's Eatery & Party House, Nottingham

Cantaloupe, Runners, Galaxians
Date	Location
The Nottingham-based band plays electro krautrock and Afrobeat. View full details
4 Jun Jun 4, 8pm	Brudenell Social Club, Leeds