 In Detroit Feb 12 - 17:
Afrobeat Maverick Comes to Life
in Striking Multimedia Performance FELA!
If a song by the maverick founder of Afrobeat, Nigeria’s
firebrand and musical revolutionary Fela Kuti, came to life, it would look like
Fela!, on tour in the U.S. January through May 2013. A multifaceted
performance rich with grooves, history, and visual intensity, Fela! chronicles
the sonic evolution and politically defiant journey of one of Africa’s towering
figures, from his musical beginnings to his unflinching opposition to government
pressure and oppression.
To capture Kuti’s unorthodox, action-packed life, Fela!’s
creators shied away from traditional clichés and approaches, creating a
painting; an ode to determination and truth to power by concentrating on one
short, highly-charged period during the late seventies, This vibrant
snapshot—powered by the unflagging energy of an on-stage band (with members of
Antibalas) and performers like Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child) and –is the
perfect vehicle to present Fela’s commitment and courage, and to show how art
can become a stunning expression of human dignity.
Detroit
Details:
Feb 12 - Feb 17 2013
350 Madison St.
Detroit,
MI
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Tix: $35.00- $115.00, Show:
8:00pm
Box Office: 313.887.8501
www.musichall.org for tickets
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