It’s sure starting to feel like a huge afrobeat anniversary ‘round here ! The power and legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti (1938-97) lives on – bigger brighter and stronger than ever and oh how Fela would be smiling right about now. What with his prophecy of a Black President fulfilled; the family and community even more dynamic and vocal than ever and FELA soon to be seen and heard on Broadway by the masses, it’s clearly not as ‘upside down’ anymore. From headline shows by Femi Kuti today at the Hollywood Bowl, to Seun’s shows, Tony Allen’s and Lemi’s Fela cover art show …..

We are not the only ones who enjoy dancing to the peaceful warrior spirit of afro beat music. Last week it was announced that our pal Seun Kuti is set to perform at the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo on December 11. Hosted by Sir Michael Caine and Scarlet Johansson, Seun proudly stands in the fine company of artists including Feist, Julieta Venegas and diva of divas Diana Ross all in honor of this year’s prize winner international mediator – Marti Ahtisaari.

SEUN KUTI brings a new level of craziness to Afrobeat. The voice of Fela Kuti’s youngest son takes the renegade spirit of his father’s music and pairs it up with the swagger of today’s hip hop generation. Like his father, Seun continues to call out on the indignation that the world’s people face, as illustrated [...]