His story inspired a nation. His music inspires the world. FELA! tells the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation.
Motivated by his mother, a civil rights champion, he defied a corrupt and oppressive military government and devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity.
FELA! is a triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, featuring Fela Kuti's captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones.
EVERYBODY SAY YEAH YEAH!
The first lyrics Amayo wrote & sung from the GRAMMY nominated “Fu Chronicles” Antibalas album for the song “Fist of Flowers” (Best Global Music Album of the Year 2020) begin with 'the end is a new beginning.' That is true with his 23-year run as the Lead Singer and Face of the band Antibalas. He conceptualized, composed, performed on, and illustrated the latest Antibalas album “Fu Chronicles” earning the band its first GRAMMY nomination.
The Plano Symphony Orchestra has announced the concerts for its momentous 40th anniversary season, Celebrating Connections. In addition to celebrating PSO’s ruby anniversary, Maestro Hector Guzman is commemorating 40 inspiring years as the symphony’s music director.
'Con Todo y Caos' es el nombre de este nuevo álbum.
Plano Symphony Orchestra welcomes kids from one to 92 to “Home for the Holidays” on December 18 in Frisco and December 19 in Plano. Conducted by Maestro and PSO Music Director Hector Guzman, this year's PSO holiday concerts will feature guest vocalist Fela and the Dallas-based men's choral sensation Vocal Majority.
Joshua Boone (Actually at MTC, Network, A Jazzman’s Blues) joins the previously announced Chanté Adams (A Journal for Jordan), Brandon J. Dirden (Jitney at MTC), Adesola Osakalumi (Fela!), and Tony Award winner and five-time Emmy Award nominee Phylicia Rashad (A Raisin in the Sun) to complete the full company.
Será en febrero de 2022 en el Centro Cultural Teatro 1 de México
Manhattan Theatre Club announced casting for Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Skeleton Crew. The cast will feature Chanté Adams (A Journal for Jordan), Brandon J. Dirden (MTC’s Jitney), and Adesola Osakalumi (Fela!) joining previously announced Tony Award winner and five-time Emmy Award nominee Phylicia Rashad (A Raisin in the Sun).
Lillias White (Dreamgirls, Cats, Once On This Island, How to Succeed, The Life, Fela!) is the kind of performer who engenders adoration. She serves up joy and talent in giant portions in everything she does. She won the Tony for The Life, the Obie for Romance in Hard Times, and a Daytime Emmy for her role on Sesame Street. She was also Tony-nominated for her stunning turn in Fela! Her voice is instantly recognizable. No one sings like her. The force of her voice and her presence is as elemental as air, water, earth, and fire.
On Saturday 10th July, Chineke! Orchestra presents its second Royal Festival Hall concert as part of Southbank Centre's Summer Reunion series. Conducted by Matthew Kofi Waldren, it features two symphonies by African-American composers and the debut of an exciting emerging pianist on the classical music scene.
An audio adaptation of the musical FELA!, written and directed by filmmaker Funa Maduka, will premiere on Clubhouse, the popular drop-in audio chat platform, on Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16.
In a special online presentation, ArtsBridge Foundation today announced the nominees for the 13th Annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards, with winners to be unveiled in a virtual awards event on May 20.
Tony Award-winner Lillias White is a powerhouse stage presence, known for her performances in Broadway productions such as The Life and Fela!, Off-Broadway productions including Texas in Paris, and Romance in Hard Times, which won her an Obie Award, and for lending her voice to the role of Calliope in Disney's 1997 Hercules film, plus much more!
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulties of presenting in-person concerts, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine has launched a weekly series of online music recitals, Tuesdays at 6, on the Cathedral’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Fela Domínguez ha presentado su nuevo single 'Un Lugar Mejor', acompañado del vídeo musical del mismo.
La artista mexicana nos ha hablado sobre su nuevo single, 'Por Salir de Casa', sobre EL REY LEÓN y mucho más.
La artista mexicana hablará con nosotros a través en directo mañana a las 17.30h hora de España / 10.30h hora de México.
Después de conquistar a todos como Nala en EL REY LEÓN y como Rachel en EL GUARDAESPALDAS, la artista mexicana debuta ahora como solista con su nuevo trabajo discográfico.
Carlos Rivera, Fela Domínguez, Tiago Barbosa y Yelena Lafargue del cast de Madrid se han sumado a esta iniciativa del programa Good Morning America.
In an offering of unity, inspiration and healing through the power of music, Utah Symphony | Utah Opera has announced plans to open its 2020-21 season in September with a reimagined schedule of live performances, and new health and safety protocols designed to prioritize the wellbeing of artists, staff and audiences.
This heritage month, the South African State Theatre's (SAST) online programme presents season 05, which will be headlined by the award-winning Jazz music sensation, Zoë Modiga -in a virtual music concert- as well as the culture and heritage enthusiast, and revered musician Mbuso Khoza, performing Amahubo In Concert.
Samantha Williams (Caroline, or Change, Dear Evan Hansen) will host a free screening of the Kinder High School for the Performing Arts (Kinder HSPVA) production of FELA! on Saturday, August 8 at 6:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm CT.
Samantha Williams (Caroline, or Change, Dear Evan Hansen) will host a free screening of the Kinder High School for the Performing Arts (Kinder HSPVA) production of FELA! on Saturday, August 8 at 6:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm CT.
Today we rewind to 2010, when Fela! was celebrating its eleven Tony nominations. Fela! ran for 463 performances at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, and returned to Broadway in 2012 for another 28 performances.
The New Group will launch its 2020-2021 Season with Black No More, featuring Book by John Ridley (Oscar winner 12 Years a Slave), Music and Lyrics by Tarik Trotter (Black Thought of The Roots), Choreography by Bill T. Jones (Spring Awakening, Fela!) and Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements by Daryl Waters (Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk).
El viernes 3 de enero y el sábado 4 de enero de 2020 todos los grandes musicales de Madrid han salido a la Puerta del Sol para una actuación especial. Tiago Barbosa y Fela Dominguez, como Simba y Nala, encabezan la compañía de EL REY LE?"N, el musical que más tiempo se ha mantenido en cartel en la Gran Vía, actualmente en el Lope de Vega de Madrid.
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