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• Somebody Say Yeah, Yeah: The Spirit of Fela at the Roots Jam

  
  Gangstarr Girl — Authority: 128
  If you havent seen Fela! The Musical yet, do yourself a favor and check it out! I saw it last year , before it hit Broadway and before people realized how big this was, but if I had the money, Id def see it again and again, on Broadway. My brother introduced me to Fela Kuti when I was a teenager and while I liked ...
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• Focus On The Family: The Women Of Fela! [Show Stoopers]

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 805
  Can you watch a show about a man with 27 wives and not think its sexist? You can if its Fela! Several weeks ago, I went to see Fela! , the Broadway show based on the life of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Today, a smattering of stories about Fela — and the women in his life — have hit the web. While ...
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• What Do Yo Know About Fela Kuti???

  
  the.LIFE Files - "Welcome To Exclusiveness" — Authority: 575
  [ YouTube Link ] Since “Fela!” the Broadway production co-produced by Jay-Z and Will Smith about Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti , is doing so well, we decided to introduce you to the fella. The musical play centers around the interesting figure who often spoke against corrupt government ...
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• J.PERIOD & NNEKA - The Madness (Onye-Ala)

  
  *The Essentials Of Cool* — Authority: 123
  New York, NY (December 8, 2009) – From fury to folly, overwhelming enthusiasm to complete rage – madness is a term used to describe an extreme state or extreme journey, which tends to leave the participant altered, sometimes forever. In an era of political corruption, fast paced technology, and what some may argue ...
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• Mixtape: Nneka x J.Period Present The Madness (Onye-Ala)

  
  Che Sing The Cool. — Authority: 122
  The Madness (Onye-Ala) includes exclusive new tracks from M-1 (Dead Prez), Jay Electronica, Zumbi (Zion I), Rakaa (Dilated Peoples), Aceyalone (Freestyle Fellowship), General Steele (Boot Camp Clik) & Talib Kweli. Full Mixtape Tracklisting: 1. Can You Hear? (Intro) 2. Let the Madness Begin (J.Period Exclusive) ...
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• Fela Kuti Biopic

  
  B12 Solipsism — Authority: 448
  “Fela: The Life And Times Of An African Musical Icon” (Michael Veal) Certainly looking forward to seeing this, whenever it gets released. Any sour mood can be alleviated by playing Fela Kuti 1 at high volume and dancing around, shaking one’s hips with abandon. Focus Features has set Steve McQueen to direct ...
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• "Rock A Fela!"-Broader than Broadway

  
  the MINORITY REPORT — Authority: 126
  Let me hear you say "Yea Yea!" Okay let me get right to it "FELA!" on Broadway is that S#@T! But it wouldnt be the M Report if I didnt give you the full experience right? Cool, okay first of all its brick freezing cold out and once we arrive at the theater will call is just as puzzled as us as to where our tix ...
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• The Unnamed Movie Podcast [Episode 38 - Ive Loved You So Long]

  
  gmanReviews — Authority: 131
  This week the Damion tries to help Douglas return to the world after doing a 15 year stint in the joint as we discuss I’ve Loved You So Long . Show Notes What We Watched this Week [00:03:02] Andrew: Armored, Good Hair, Cars (Blu-Ray) [00:10:59] Douglas: Astro Boy [00:14:13] Damion: Afro Samurai, Bad ...
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• December Links

  
  Hot House — Authority: 115
  Its the holidays again. You may want to buy some books and music for your friends. On to the links... Patrick Jarenwattananon reflects on seeing Sonny Rollins for the first time . Also at A Blog Supreme, Felix Contreras offers a suggestion for the White Houses hold music . Dave Brubeck was awarded with the ...
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• Stuff: New Export to Nigeria: Sesame Street

  
  Needcoffee.com — Authority: 136
  Kami Theres a lot of stuff going on in the world of pop culture. But you just want the gist. We got you covered. Read this and then go have a life or something. Amazon s killer deal of the day is the complete Seinfeld , for 66% off. Thats $84.99 today only and while stocks last. Snag it here. ...
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• Link Bits: Sonic Youth Live DVD, The Boss Speaks Out, Tom Waits Yearbook & More

  
  TwentyFourBit — Authority: 579
  Here are a few of today’s bookmarked links worth noting… Tomorrow’s big story: Sonic Youth are planning to release a live DVD of their Daydream Nation tour, a film soundtrack, and to start recording LP17. Boom. New Jersey’s own Bruce Springsteen came out in support of a gay marriage bill that the state ...
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• A scary Tuesday night at the movies

  
  Premium Hollywood - Entertainment blog, Hollywood blog, movie blog, TV blog — Authority: 532
  *  The rep of PG-rated horror these days couldn’t be much worse. So, I have no problem believing CHUDster Devin Faraci that a publicist sent out a blast e-mail crowing about the R-rating given to “ The Wolf Man ” for “‘bloody horror, violence and gore.” I’m excited enough about what appears to ...
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• Artist Steve McQueen To Make Fela Kuti Biopic

  
  SLAMXHYPE — Authority: 616
  According to today’s Variety Magazine British artist, and former Turner Prize winner, Steve McQueen is to make a movie based on the life of legendary Afican musician Fela Kuti. Fela Kuti is one of the most controversial and exciting characters ever in popular music, its amazing no one has attempted to film his ...
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• Fela! and Bill T. Jones Shake Up The Colbert Report

  
  ArtsBeat — Authority: 742
  Prior to a performance of the number "Zombie," Bill T. Jones gamely discussed Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the shows subject, and took facetious questions from the host Stephen Colbert.
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• Hunger Director Steve McQueen To Write And Direct Fela Kuti Biopic

  
  :: The Playlist :: — Authority: 705
  You know what gets us through the endless remake, sequel and superhero news? Stories like this. As we reported at the start of the year, Focus Features have picked up the rights to Michael Veals book "Fela: The Life and Times of an African Musical Icon," a biography of the great Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti. ...
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• Focus Hires Directors: Steve McQueen to Film Fela Kuti; Lone Scherfig to Helm One Day

  
  /Film — Authority: 794
  When Focus Features announced in January the intent to make a biopic based on the life of Nigerian band leader and activist Fela Kuti , I was immediately intrigued. Would the film look  more at his music, or his status as sort of an emergent voice of the people? A mix of both is likely (and necessary) but now that ...
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• Injuries Forced Cancellation of Fela! on Sunday Night

  
  ArtsBeat — Authority: 742
  The lead producer of the musical "Fela!" said that a "perfect storm" of injuries to its cast members resulted in the cancellation of its Sunday evening performance less than two weeks after its Broadway opening.
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• FELA! on Broadway, Review and Ticket Giveaway

  
  Bumpershine.com — Authority: 435
  Sahr Ngaujah as Fela Kuti and the Broadway cast of FELA! Photo : Monique Carboni In early November, chief bumpershine theatre critic Robert Jaimes and I attended a preview on FELA! on Broadway , here’s his review : FELA! A Review by Robert Jaimes In celebrating the music of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer ...
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• GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR FEMI KUTI

  
  NIGERIAN CURIOSITY — Authority: 462
  
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• African Zombie

  
  American Athlete — Authority: 121
  I havent had much time to update this blog this week. My work-related visit to Seattle has been a bit more hectic than I expected. I certainly do apoligize as this will robably be my last post until Monday. Anyways, if I have to cut out early, what better way then to end the week with a Fela Kuti classic. Here is ...
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