Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) #Afrobeat Legend #FemiKuti @ #TheOperaHouse Tuesday April 19th http://on.fb.me/hxmmR7 @addthis @fusicology @soundsofafrica @LiveNationON FEMI KUTI & THE POSITIVE FORCE TUESDAY, APRIL 19th, 2011 THE OPERA HOUSE – TORONTO Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8:30PM ...Those who have followed his career and have experienced his music know this for a fact: Femi Kuti never felt just satisfied with being the King’s heir. He freed himself from his father’s legacy in ’85 by putting together his own band, The Positive Force, and thereby working to find his own voice. He became, during the ’90s, a renowned artist in his own right with a distinctive, colorful and balanced style. More than just a simple musician, the 48-year old composer and oldest son of legendary afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, has become a true African Ambassador, in its most honorable sense. His records tell the story: After a short spell at Motown, he took on the afrobeat sound with his first international album in 1998, Shoki Shoki, before rubbing shoulders with the modern urban style of his American peers such as Mos Def and Common on the 2001 album Fight To Win. Returning to Lagos he worked on rebuilding the new Shrine and released an unbelievable live project recorded in the heat of the moment in his own venue (Live at the Shrine, MK2 / 2004). Finally his first studio record only came about in 2008, having found inspiration in Paris. This unanimously celebrated release, Day By Day was his most successful one. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes to The Opera House on April 19th to experience the afrobeat legend that is Femi Kuti. Edited April 18, 2011 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hamilton Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Nice. I've seen Femi Kuti a number of times, and he's always been awesome! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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