The Na Poi Release Party
To celebrate the Na Poi batch of re-releases, 6 of New York’s finest DJ’s will spin Fela-laced sets on Monday, May 10 at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn.
Read more / Post a comment (1)
Na Poi Release Party Pictures
Check out pictures from the Na Poi Release Party at the Knitting Factory Brooklyn! 5 Amazing DJs, African face-painting, and guest appearances by stars of Fela! The Musical were just some of the highlights of the evening. Check out the slideshow and hear more about the festivities from Rolling Stone after the jump…
Read more / Post a comment (8)
Eleven Tony Nominations for Fela! on Broadway
The Tony nominations are in! With 11 nominations – the most of any new musical – it was a total sweep for Fela!
Read more / Post a comment (0)
11 Tony Nominations for Fela! on Broadway
The Tony nominations are in, and Fela! on Broadway is at the top – with 11 nominations – the most of any new musical – it was a total sweep for Fela!
Read more / Post a comment (0)
The Afrotreats Mixtape
Showcasing the influence of Fela’s music on hip-hop, DJ Dhundee’s Afrotreats Mixtape features Fela samples on songs with Jay-Z, Common, The Roots, Missy Elliot, and more. Like what you hear? Come to the Knitting Factory Brooklyn this Monday, May 10th, to see DJ Dhundee perform live at the Na Poi release party! Download the mixtape, and see more details about Monday’s event after the jump…
Read more / Post a comment (0)
Introducing The Na Poi Releases
On May 11th, the second set of Fela reissues – the Na Poi Batch – will be released, featuring 7 CDs (14 albums total) of classic material from Fela’s most prolific period. The Na Poi batch showcases the many different sides of Fela, from his powerful social commentary on songs like “Icy Blindness,” “Expensive Shit,” and “Yellow Fever,” his personal philosophy on “Water Get No Enemy,” and even his sensual side on “Na Poi.” This is the music that made Fela a staple in Nigeria, Africa, and all over the world, and will continue to inspire fans for generations.
Special packages through Knitting Factory Records website only…
PRE-SALE BEGINS TODAY!
Read more / Post a comment (10)Chase The Devil gets Song of the Day
‘Hinay Ma Tov’ by Gary Lucas and Dean Bowman is song of the day on NPR.
Read more / Post a comment (0)The Fela! Commercial
The Fela! on Broadway commercial is on TV! Beautifully animated, it captures the feel of the party that is Fela! See the commercial after the jump…
Read more / Post a comment (0)Record Store Day: The Vinyl Is Here!
On April 17th – official Record Store Day – at participating independent record stores you can find the extremely limited, 140-gram, 10-inch EP featuring Kuti’s “My Lady Frustration” and “Wayo” on the A-side and “Lover” + ”Eko” on the flip. RUN RUN RUN to your local participating indie record store as supplies won’t last…participating retailers after the jump.
Read more / Post a comment (2)
Paste Magazine reviews ‘Chase the Devil’
Paste Magazine’s Rachel Dovey examines “Chase the Devil,” Gary Lucas’ joint effort with Dean Bowman.
Read more / Post a comment (0)
