Fela Kuti News

Seun Kuti and Egypt 80's Black Times is the lead single and title track of the modern day Afrobeat leader's brand new album... and for good reason.

Just announced Broadway veteran and legendary performer Lillias White joins TV/film actor and recording artist Eddie Marrero as a featured Special Guest Star in the upcoming Green Room 42 Live Concert Presentation Eddie Marrero, Timeless Christmas, set for December 21, 2017 at 7pm.

Today, Nigerian reggae-dancehall artist Burna Boy is sharing a new single. 'Sekkle Down' features J Hus and premiered as Zane Lowe's World Record on Beats 1. The new song is produced by Jae5 who collaborates regularly with J Hus, and comes on the heels of Burna releasing another new track this past Friday, 'Koni Baje.'

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 will release their fourth album Black Times via celebrated UK label Strut Records on March 2, 2018.

Just announced Broadway veteran and legendary performer Lillias White joins TV/film actor and recording artist Eddie Marrero as a featured Special Guest Star in the upcoming Green Room 42 Live Concert Presentation Eddie Marrero, Timeless Christmas, set for December 21, 2017 at 7pm.

Eisemann Center Presents continues the Theatre Series with the production Texas in Paris, a musical by Dallas' own Alan Govenar, based on true events, starring Tony Award winner LiLlias White with Willy Welch for five performances tonight, November 16, through November 19, 2017 at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson, Texas.

It's November, and Wyclef Jean is back in a big way! Today, he has released The Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee (Deluxe Edition) via Heads Music / Legacy Recordings. Download here or stream here.

Live @ Benaroya Hall dazzles with more than a dozen new lectures and concerts this winter and spring. Tickets for Alan Cumming, Ang lique Kidjo, Fran Lebowitz, Jake Shimabukuro, The Wailin' Jennys, Howard Jones and L nasa will go on sale Friday, November 3, at 10am. All other tickets are available now. Additional spring and summer shows for the 2018 season will be announced in late January. Tickets for most shows listed are on sale now, prices vary. Visit www.benaroyahall.org or call (206) 215-4747.

Eisemann Center Presents continues the Theatre Series with the production Texas in Paris, a musical by Dallas' own Alan Govenar, based on true events, starring Tony Award winner Lillias White with Willy Welch for five performances November 16-19, 2017 at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson, Texas.

It's Wyclef Jean's birthday today! In celebration he has released the video for his song Turn Me Good via Vibe today. The track appears on his new album The Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee, out now via Heads Music / Legacy Recordings.

Major Lazer's Johannesburg, South Africa-shot video for Particula - watch it here. Directed by South African filmmaker Adriaan Louw, the video features appearances from native South Africans Maphorisaand Nasty C, Nigerian rapper Ice Prince, and Nigerian-American recording artist Jidenna.

Wyclef Jean has released his much anticipated new album Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee, today via Heads Music / Legacy Recordings. Wyclef's first full-length album in eight years,

Atlantic Theater Company presents the New York premiere of Tony and Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens' (Harper Regan, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) Olivier Award winning play On the Shore of the Wide World, directed by Neil Pepe (Marie and Rosetta, Hands on a Hardbody).

Wyclef Jean has released his song “Borrowed Time” via USA Today. The track appears on his forthcoming album Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee, out September 15 via Heads Music / Legacy Recordings

WORLD MUSIC INSTITUTE presents three African shows in September!

This weekend The River Stage Festival comes to an end with a jam-packed bank holiday weekend of music, performance and workshops from the National Theatre all completely FREE.

Wyclef Jean has released the video for his song “What Happened To Love” today via Uproxx. The song appears on his forthcoming album Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee, out September 15

The Sydney Fringe Festival has revealed its full 2017 program, opening ticket sales for more than 300 productions presented from 1 - 30 September at 42 partner venues across inner Sydney.

Lincoln Center Out of Doors, one of the country's longest-running free outdoor summer festivals, opens this year on July 26 and runs through August 13. The 47th edition of the popular festival will fill the Lincoln Center campus with a diverse range of music, dance, spoken word, and family events, featuring dozens of artists from across the city, country, and world-all completely free and open to the public.

Atlantic Theater Company has announced complete casting for the New York premiere of Tony and Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens' (Harper Regan, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) Olivier Award winning play On the Shore of the Wide World, directed by Neil Pepe (Marie and Rosetta, Hands on a Hardbody).