FELA! Tickets Go On Sale For Run At Oriental Theatre 2/5
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 5, 2012
Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for FELA! go on sale Sunday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. FELA! will play the Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) for two-weeks only March 27 - April 8, 2012.
FELA! Tickets Go On Sale For Run At Oriental Theatre 2/5
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 3, 2012
Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for FELA! go on sale Sunday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. FELA! will play the Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) for two-weeks only March 27 - April 8, 2012.
Harris Theater for Music and Dance Concludes 2011-2012 Family Series With AFRO-BEATS!, 2/25
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 31, 2012
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance concludes its 2011-2012 Family Series and celebrates Black History Month with Afro-Beats!, a festive and interactive performance perfect for the whole family onSaturday, February 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm. Join the Fulcrum Point New Music Project, dancer Idy Ciss, saxophonist Jim Gailloreto, Morikeba Kouyate on the kora, and students from the Fulcrum Point Sound Tracks program as they explore the rich rhythms, sounds and images of West Africa in this 75-minute multimedia performance. Children of all ages are invited to participate in drumming circles, traditional African dances, and soulful songs in this spirited performance which features works by Fela Kuti, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Steve Reich, and traditional music from Mandingo and African-American cultures.
FELA! Comes To Philadelphia 3/20-25
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 24, 2012
FELA! will play the Academy of Music for a limited engagement March 20 - March 25 as part of the Broadway Season, presented by The Kimmel Center and The Shubert Organization.
The Afro-Semitic Experience Performs In NYC 1/7
by BWW
News Desk
- Jan 7, 2012
If Fela Kuti was a rabbi, his music might've sounded something like The Afro-Semitic Experience . This band combines African and African-American influenced jazz, soul, funk and samba with traditional Jewish cantorial singing.
Saycon Sengbloh Returns To FELA! For One Week in LA
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 1, 2012
Saycon Sengbloh is set to reprise the powerful role of Sandra Iszadore in the landmark Tony Award winning Broadway musical, FELA!, for a one week engagement at the Ahmanson Theatre (Los Angeles).
Saycon Sengbloh Returns To FELA! For One Week in LA
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 29, 2011
Saycon Sengbloh is set to reprise the powerful role of Sandra Iszadore in the landmark Tony Award winning Broadway musical, FELA!, for a one week engagement at the Ahmanson Theatre (Los Angeles).
The Afro-Semitic Experience Performs In NYC 1/7
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 19, 2011
If Fela Kuti was a rabbi, his music might've sounded something like The Afro-Semitic Experience . This band combines African and African-American influenced jazz, soul, funk and samba with traditional Jewish cantorial singing.
People's Champs Headline 92YTribeca 12/10
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 1, 2011
People's Champs headline 92YTribeca on Saturday, December 10th. They share the bill with openers and Aussie New York soulsters, The Hipstones.
BWW Reviews: FELA! Will Occupy Your Heart - Playing now thru Dec. 11th at SF's Curran Theatre
by Linda Hodges
- Nov 17, 2011
In the 70's, Nigeria rose up and struck a new chord for justice with Afrobeat founder and political activist, Fela, as their controversial leader. The show, which opened last night at San Francisco's Curran Theatre, sways, plays and sings the political heart song of Nigeria through the life story of this musician turned activist, Fela Kuti. In its west coast premiere, the Tony-winning Broadway sensation packed a powerful opening night musical and political punch that was dynamic and experientially transformative. Everybody, please say "yeah yeah!"
Saycon Sengbloh Releases WARRIOR Album
by Nicole Rosky
- Nov 11, 2011
The WARRIOR EP is now available online! DJ Serge Negri presents Saycon 'Warrior' is an EP that features the original song 'Warrior' and a special bonus track, Sorrow, Tears, & Blood for all those Afro-beat lovers and additional soulful house instrumentals to jam to! Saycon Sengbloh was featured as the powerful Sandra Iszadore in the Tony award winning musical Fela! about the life of afro-beat superstar Fela Kuti. She is featured on the Grammy nominated Fela! Broadway soundtrack. Warrior is a collaboration with house D.J. Serge Negri following his release the 'Cigarette EP' featuring vocalist Tasha Mabry, Serge geared up for this Warrior EP release with Saycon. Special thanks to BAMBOOSOUNDS for this special release just in time for the Holiday Season! Available on Amazon, Bamboosounds.net, Itunes, Afrodesiamp3.com and other online retailers.
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