Guardian Music — This week, artists from Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, Algeria and the Ivory Coast have been performing at Mawazine festival in Rabat, Morocco. But despite inspiring performances from Kanye West, Femi Kuti and Dizu Plaatjies's Ibuyambo ensemble there were pr... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best jazz festivalsBrass: Durham International FestivalWhen: 1-17 JulyWhere: Various venues, DurhamWhat: A new arrival on the festival scene, bringing together brass band traditions from across the world.Who: Mace... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best Folk and World festivalsAeonWhen: 26-28 AugustWhere: Shobrooke Park Estate, Crediton, DevonWhat: Shoestring boutique festival in a Devon park.Who: Zun Zun Egui , Jazzsteppa, Submotion Orchestra, Matthew Halsa... more info

Impose Magazine — So I'll admit I have never seen his father with the Africa 70, let alone born at the time, but seeing the energy and multi instrumental talents of Femi was an illuminating experience. Accompanied by an incredible singer/dancer trio, full horn ses... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Femi Kuti talks to Pop & Hiss. "People need to understand what 500 years of slavery did to Africa, what 50 years of colonialism did to Africa, what so many recent years of corrupt government has done to Africa," explains... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Just a few weeks ago, Nigeria celebrated a relatively peaceful election, with incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan and his People's Democratic Party emerging victorious.Just a few weeks ago, Nigeria celebrated a relatively peaceful election, with in... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Just a few weeks ago, Nigeria celebrated a relatively peaceful election, with incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan and his People’s Democratic Party emerging victorious in a process unmarked by the violence and rioting that has scarred polls in th... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tim Griffin Femi Kuti & The Positive Force @ The Moody Theataer The Femi Kuti & The Positive Force 2011 North American tour is still underway and is now on the West Coast until the tour's final show... more info

Guardian Music — We mark the 30th anniversary of Marley's death with a playlist of hits, obscurities and surprising cover versionsAt the 30th anniversary of his death, Bob Marley has become a more iconic figure than he was during his lifetime. His music is heard less... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Andrew St. Clair Femi @ MHOW Chicago Sun-Times: You're always discussed in relation to your father's musical legacy. What does that mean to you? What was his musical legacy? Femi Kuti: It's one that started within our family,... more info