To honour Afrobeat originator, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and to celebrate the re-packaging and re-release of his entire catalogue, Knitting Factory Records in association with one of London’s leading concert promoters, AGMP, have reached out to a number of artistes, some of whom knew Fela well and worked with him – including Ginger Baker (famed drummer and Fela collaborator), Tony Allen (previously Fela’s drummer) and Dele Sosimi (previously Fela’s keyboardist) – and others who simply wished to express their admiration and respect by taking part in a unique concert.
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Alongside Fela’s contemporaries, the concert, which holds in London next month, will also see a younger generation of artistes, who are influenced by the great man – Keziah Jones, Shingai Shoniwa (of The Noisettes), TY, Blak Twang, Afrikan Boy, BREIS, Terri Walker, KOF and Bumi Thomas - take part, something which Fela, who always encouraged young musicians, would have approved of. The musicians, singers and rappers will offer their interpretations of Fela songs and will collectively contribute to a magical evening, aided and abetted by the musical backdrop provided by the inimitable Dele Sosimi and his Afrobeat Orchestra.
Plus Koichi Sakai (Afrobeat Vibration) on the decks and an after party with DJs Rita Ray & Max Reinhardt bringing The Shrine vibe to central London. Anybody who was lucky enough to have witnessed a live performance by Fela Kuti will know what an extraordinary musical force he was. This special event is a chance to keep Fela’s spirit alive, to honour and salute the Black President – and to get up and dance to the sounds of Afrobeat.
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