Director and choreographer Bill T. Jones and Sahr Ngaujah, the star of "Fela!" discuss the hit Broadway musical. The show uses Afrobeat music to tell the story of Fela Kuti’s controversial life as artist, political activist, and revolutionary musician. It’s at the Eugene O’Neill Theater, 230 W 49th Street. More information and tickets here.
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Comments [5]
Fela's death from AIDS was beside the point? Was the fact that he gave AIDS to hundreds (maybe thousands) of women also beside the point? Not to dispute the good he did or the greatness of his music, but I don't think that's a reason to gloss over his sexual irresponsibility & its consequences. His son Femi doesn't, even as he promotes his father's memory.
Always a pleasure to hear Mr. Jones on your show. As a longtime fan of Mr. Kuti, I couldn't be happier than knowing your fantastic tribute is bringing his life and music to the world.
Awesome, my dad always tells me about when he interviewed Fela as a young journalist, so nice to his story reach a larger audience. Femi is not so good as his dad. Next on my bucket list is to go to Nigeria/ Lagos, to visit their center.
I have seen this amazing musical and I would recommend it wholeheartedly.
already better than the idiot in that last segment
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