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People's Champs Announce Debut EP and Show at Pianos, 5/6

People's Champs announce the release of their Debut EP and a show at Pianos on Friday, May 6th in support of the release. As of today, their new single 'Family' is available for free download online.

FELA! Makes Historic Arrival in Lagos, Nigeria

FELA!, the landmark Broadway musical, which won three Tony Awards (Broadway's highest honor) including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones), is coming to Lagos from April 20th to 25th.

9th Annual Heineken TransAtlantic Festival Announces Lineup

The Heineken TransAtlantic Festival (April 14-30, 2011) grabs a fearless hold on the punk travels and dubbed-out grace of a generation of new musicians from Mexico to Brazil, from Brooklyn to Nigeria. Then it transports them to Miami Beach's best kept secret: A swooping mid-century bandshell right on the beach, in the heart of the city's North Beach historic district.

9th Annual Heineken TransAtlantic Festival Announces Lineup

The Heineken TransAtlantic Festival (April 14-30, 2011) grabs a fearless hold on the punk travels and dubbed-out grace of a generation of new musicians from Mexico to Brazil, from Brooklyn to Nigeria. Then it transports them to Miami Beach's best kept secret: A swooping mid-century bandshell right on the beach, in the heart of the city's North Beach historic district.

Lillias White Plays Blue Note Jazz Club, 3/7

Broadway, television and film star LILLIAS WHITE will perform at the Blue Note on March 7. Her powerful, unmistakable voice has been heard in numerous Broadway shows including Dreamgirls, Cats, Chicago, Barnum and The Life, which won her a TONY Award in 1997.

Lillias White Plays Blue Note Jazz Club, 3/7

Broadway, television and film star LILLIAS WHITE will perform at the Blue Note on March 7. Her powerful, unmistakable voice has been heard in numerous Broadway shows including Dreamgirls, Cats, Chicago, Barnum and The Life, which won her a TONY Award in 1997.

Macrotones To Perform Live At Spike Hill 2/26

Boston Afrofunk band The Macrotones will take the stage at Brooklyn's Spike Hill on Saturday, February 26th at 9:00 PM to host an Afrofunk dance party like the borough has never seen. While rooted in groove-fertile Afrobeat, the 10-strong Macrotones expand their sound with commanding horns and a drilling percussion section. Respectful of the Fela Kuti legacy, the Boston collective erupted out of a traditional Afrobeat ensemble in 2007, knowing there were new, heavier directions to push toward. With a low and chunky bari-tenor-trombone horn section up front, a slinky tectonic deep end behind, and grinding organ and edgy guitar popping off all around, the band's sonic layering serves as a musical tactician's manual. The Macrotones share the bill with Buru Style, The Flowdown (CD Release Show), MK Groove Orchestra and The Essex throughout the night. Admission is $6

Beyonce Causes Controversy with FELA! Inspired Photos

Music superstar Beyonce recenlty participated in a photo shoot with L'Officiel Paris in which she channeled Fela Anikulapo-Kuti- on whom the recent Broadway musical was based. Beyonce went as far as using blackface and tribal paint in the photoshoot, and the result has certainly sparked controversy.

Macrotones To Perform Live At Spike Hill 2/26

Boston Afrofunk band The Macrotones will take the stage at Brooklyn's Spike Hill on Saturday, February 26th at 9:00 PM to host an Afrofunk dance party like the borough has never seen. While rooted in groove-fertile Afrobeat, the 10-strong Macrotones expand their sound with commanding horns and a drilling percussion section. Respectful of the Fela Kuti legacy, the Boston collective erupted out of a traditional Afrobeat ensemble in 2007, knowing there were new, heavier directions to push toward. With a low and chunky bari-tenor-trombone horn section up front, a slinky tectonic deep end behind, and grinding organ and edgy guitar popping off all around, the band's sonic layering serves as a musical tactician's manual. The Macrotones share the bill with Buru Style, The Flowdown (CD Release Show), MK Groove Orchestra and The Essex throughout the night. Admission is $6

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