Afrobeat, the hypnotic Nigerian funk style invented by Femi Kuti’s late father Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is poised for world domination now that the Broadway musical FELA! is casting a kinetic spell over theatergoers. With his high-powered ensemble The Positive Force, Femi updates the classic Afrobeat sound with contemporary beats and lyrics that continue the tradition of speaking truth to power while aiming grooves directly to the pelvis.

Afrobeat Lesson: Maija Garcia (associate choreographer of FELA!) teaches choreography from the musical
DJ: Rich Medina with Sahr Ngaujah

Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam

Monday, July 12, 2010 at 6:30
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30

More info HERE

Femi will also be performing in the following cities:

7/2 – Oregon Zoo Amphitheater – Portland, OR
7/3 – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
7/4 – High Sierra Music Festival – Quincy, CA
7/6 – Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach, CA
7/7 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA
7/9 – ALL GOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL – Masontown, VA
7/10 – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
7/12 – Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center – New York, NY

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