The Speakeasy blog on the Wall Street Journal has a little post about how to get started with the music of Fela Kuti (and - less-successfully - how to get Sahr’s abs of steel). While it’s far from comprehensive, the post will give you a nice bit of background if you’re new to the whole scene. Worth checking out here.
And, while you’re at it, don't miss this (lengthy) Broadway Beat video of FELA! opening night and the Gypsy of the Year award ceremony. After sitting through a really long opening jingle, there’s a ton of great footage of the show and interviews with director/choreographer Bill T. Jones, and stars Sahr Ngaujah and Lillias White.
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