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FELA! Musical (off Broadway)

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Uploaded on Dec 3, 2009

FELA! is a new musical that is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones with a book by Jim Lewis, in which audiences are welcomed into the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), FELA! explores Kuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician. Featuring many of Fela Kuti's most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones' imaginative staging, this new show is a provocative hybrid of concert, dance and musical theater.

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  • pusher2009

    pusher2009 3 years ago

    Fela!!!!.... where are thou???.. u left too soon,,look @ the world appreciating ur music... Rest in Peace...

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  • SoulTooSoul

    SoulTooSoul 3 years ago

    Fela was one of the greatest and most influential African artist. In fact, like Bob Marley, Fela in death has become an icon. His Afrobeat sound has been discovered by a whole new generation. Fela was full of contradictions. He was militant, sexist, political, and a visionary. His sons Femi and Seun continue to carry on the Afrobeat tradition. This play is a testimony to Fela's legacy. I had the opportunity to see Fela perform. Bill . Jones has made an iconoclast, (Fela) mainstream.

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This video is a response to Backstage with Riedel: Bill T. Jones Brings Fela to Life - New York Post

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  • joel27xavi

    joel27xavi 1 month ago

    Only people complaining here as Nigerians, typical really, Nigerians always complain about everything but never actually do anything.

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  • Merc60201

    Merc60201 5 months ago

    Is this entire performance available on dvd? If so, please let me know where I can purchase.

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  • Tyra Smith

    Tyra Smith 7 months ago

    i loved it wen i saw them live....i would see it again....

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  • Theslyfox48

    Theslyfox48 9 months ago

    sick tenor sax solo!

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  • MeDewich

    MeDewich 9 months ago

    Me and my mommy saw this yesterday, we even spoke to some of the ladies in the show, they were so nice.

    

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  • eve1stgirl

    eve1stgirl 1 year ago

    just saw this today. So amaaaazzing

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  • jghyh uguyh

    jghyh uguyh 1 year ago

    Di story, I want to tell yuh, is a story about how tings are !! x2

    Wo wo wo wo wo =)

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  • zeromandismissal

    zeromandismissal 2 years ago

    it is amazing

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  • guiltyones12

    guiltyones12 2 years ago

    AMAZING NEW MUSICAL!

    

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  • Matthew Hazen

    Matthew Hazen 2 years ago

    I wish I had a chance to see this when I was in New York. It looks amazing!

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