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The Music of Fela Kuti Comes to Life
On Thursday, December 29, at 8 p.m., The Ark in Ann Arbor hosted a rare live performance of Fela Kuti’s unique Afrobeat sound. University of Michigan musicians from Flint and Ann Arbor joined local pros for this faithful musical tribute.
Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat blended jazz, funk, and African influences, creating hypnotic grooves and political vocals that border melody and speech. Led by Brian DiBlassio and featuring Baoku Moses as Fela, this project recreated Fela’s music note for note. The band included UofM faculty and local musicians, delivering an authentic experience of this distinctive style.
The concert took place at The Ark in Ann Arbor, giving listeners a chance to hear Fela’s political and musical expression in a fresh live setting. Tickets were $20 at the door.
The concert took place at The Ark in Ann Arbor, giving listeners a chance to hear Fela’s political and musical expression in a fresh live setting. Tickets were $20 at the door.
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