But Fela Kuti and his music were a revelation to the seasoned veteran. "It was like lightning," he says. "I thought, 'Why haven’t I heard this before? How did this escape me?!'" Afrobeat has elements ...
Aaron Feder grew up 25 miles outside of Chicago in the suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, where he was raised, according to him, culturally Jewish because of the community. So how in the world did ...
The world can rest a little easier now that its long­est winded saxophonist is no longer Kenny G. The record for longest sustained note was broken a year ago by Femi Kuti — eldest son of Afrobeat ...
It’s been a little over two years since Varsity Theatre opened its doors at 3165 Bailey Avenue. The re-opening of the theatre has given the East Side a gem of a venue, that hosts everything from ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lisa Kocay covers electronic dance music. South African producer Muzi has captured the attention of critically-acclaimed artists, ...
à l’écoute du disque One People One World, on a la sensation que Femi Kuti, 55 printemps et trente ans de carrière, a gagné en sérénité. Pas facile d’être le fils aîné d’un héros, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, ...