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Worlds apart musically, Fela Kuti and Lennon both radicalised a generation | Jonathan Freedland

5499 days ago
Guardian MusicNo governments are shaken by Snow Patrol; the FBI has no interest in Gary Barlow. Where are today's political popstars?Winter's come early and people are dreaming of escape. Those who fancy a shot of African warmth in these chilly times, but without ... more info

Femi Kuti - review

5500 days ago
Guardian MusicBarbican, LondonThese are interesting times for Femi Kuti. Now 48, the oldest son of the legendary Fela, Kuti has established an impressive international career by developing his own brand of his father's Afrobeat fusion, and has become Nigeria's mos... more info

Trailer Trash by Jason Solomons

5501 days ago
Guardian MusicJason Solomons on Iñárritu, the screen version of Fela!, and the rise and rise of Jane GoldmanSin nombreFor his, er, understated new movie Biutiful, Mexican director Alejándro Gonzáles Iñárritu seems to have undergone a modest name change. Post... more info

The best jazz and world concerts for Christmas 2010

5507 days ago
Guardian MusicFrom Femi Kuti to Bellowhead, the best jazz, world and folk concerts around the UK this ChristmasLauThe Scottish-English acoustic trio of fiddler Aidan O'Rourke, guitarist Kris Drever and accordion player Martin Green have shaken up the folk scene wi... more info

Fela!; The Glass Menagerie; The Master Builder | Theatre review

5508 days ago
Guardian MusicOlivier; Young Vic; Almeida; all LondonIt has got audiences on their feet applauding at the National. It has the stalls attempting, if not a full pelvic thrust, at least a flaccid twinge. And it has had an author threatening to sue for breach of copy... more info

Fela Kuti: in pictures

5512 days ago
The TelegraphNigerian Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti is the subject of new musical Fela! at the National Theatre. more info

Fela on Broadway's "Zombie" (The Marksmen Remix)

5515 days ago
AltsoundsAfter many dressed up as zombies this past weekend for Halloween and after October's month-long Felabration, which saw events across the country celebrating Fela Kuti's life... more info

saturday evening updates continued

5516 days ago
Totally Fuzzyglenn said... Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place for this. I'm wondering if there's a general discussion site for bloggers. I'm particularly interested in what others have to say about the myriad of file sharing services as well as several other to... more info

tuesday evening updates continued

5520 days ago
Totally Fuzzyzerode said... Song of the Day: Fela Kuti, "Sorrow, Tears and Blood" Discussion of "Sorrow, Tears and Blood" (1977) by Fela Kuti Extensive collection of links to information and to various albums to buy or download http://zerode.wordpress.com Robert... more info

Fela! musical is sued by biographer

5520 days ago
Guardian MusicShow based on life of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti faces $5m lawsuitHailed as the Muhammad Ali, James Brown and Bob Dylan of Africa all wrapped into one, modern hip-hop wouldn't exist without Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the late Afrobeat star.But Kut... more info

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