Fab couple, Will and Jada Smith, along with Jay-Z, joined the production team of a new Broadway Musical Fela! The musical is about the life of Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, which is known for his musical style afrobeat.
Essence.com says:
Created by the Tony Award-winning choreographer Bill T. Jones, ‘Fela!’ chronicles the life of Afrobeat superstar Fela Anikulapo Kuti whose classic recordings include ‘Live!’ and ‘Confusion’. Jay-Z and the Smiths’ artistic involvement in the production will like be minimal since the show is already in previews and received critical acclaim for its Off-Broadway run.
If Jay-Z, Jada, and Will (surprised Oprah isn’t involved!) are backing up this play, this is something you shouldn’t miss. You can catch the play here in NYC at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre on 230 West 49th Street. For information and tickets go to FelaOnBroadway.com. Check out a preview of the play below:
FELA! Is a wonderful broadway production! I recommend everyone to go see it. Its a wonderful musical treat. And if you’re not familiar with who Fela Kuti is you can listen to his music here through Imeem (http://www.imeem.com/seanesquire/playlist/t3k-_j7x/fela-kuti-music-playlist/ ) or you can go to Pandora.com and type in Fela Kuti and they will play songs from Fela and like Fela. He was truly a great pioneer to the history of world music. I promise no matter what age or race you are, you will enjoy FELA’s music!
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