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 …..

Do you wanna know where I am right now? I’m sitting inside a rehearsal studio in East London with the legendary Tony Allen and Chicago’s Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. Don’t be mad, I am working honestly I really am! Tony and HBE are rehearsing for their double headliner show tomorrow night 29 Jan at Cargo as [...]

From Thursday December 13th through Saturday December 15th, Numoonfest 03 takes place in Rotterdam’s renowned experimental venue Lantaren/Venster. For this third edition of the yearly festival, loads of groundbreaking artists will participate in musical kollaborations. Numoonfest’s program is a mix of music, poetry, dancing and live painting, with the focus on “instant composing.” Highlights include [...]