Great music never dies. Its patterning shapes history and emotions even as it proclaims an orderly universe. A better place. Thus it lives on after the last notes have fallen silent, on the lips of the proverbial music great. Fela Anikulapo- Kuti was indeed a music great; that is why his melodies experience persistent rebirth in several forms, every year. Thus this year, ‘Fela! The Concert’ berths in Lagos courtesy of Smooth FM.
From April 13 to 15, Lagosians and Afrobeat music enthusiasts from all over the world will step into unforgettable nights of dance and music by the late Afrobeat maestro, Fela Kuti. The event which was conceived by iconic Bill T. Jones, will hold over the Easter weekend at the Eko Convention Centre.
No doubt the upcoming Afrobeat concert will be raising the bar in theatre concert experience.
As the pioneering forefather of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti’s musical legacy is as influential as the story of his extraordinary life. In a chaotic world burdened with non-stop reformation, many look to music as a means of escaping the problems of the world. Fela did the opposite. His music was borne of humanity and an overriding quest to influence the tide of the tempests tormenting civilisation.
In further celebration of the Afrobeat maestro, ‘Fela! The Concert,’ starring cast members of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical welcome music lovers and audiences into the extravagant and rebellious world of the Afrobeat legend.
Using his pioneering music, a blend of jazz, funk, African rhythm and harmonies, the musical explores Fela’s controversial life as an artist, a political activist and revolutionary musician. Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and imaginative staging, this new show is a provocative hybrid of concert, dance and musical theatre unlike the last edition in April, 2011. Less cast and drama. It promises to be a great concert with the celebration of Lagos State at 50. Yes, ticket would be selling at Eko hotel, Quickteller, Afritickets
Naija Ticket Shop, Terra Kulture , The Jazz Hole , Smooth FM Studios, from Monday, 13th February.
“Everybody say yeah yeah”
