A Fela Kuti Tribute by AfroBeat Down
Saturday February 25, 2006
from
10:00pm -
2:00am
Continuing in the tradition of Fela Kuti, LA-based band Afrobeat Down is spreading the afrobeat vibe of social awareness and funky living. Having started as a Fela Kuti tribute in 2002, ABD has evolved into a full-blown 11 piece band, which can fluctuate up to 17 members for live shows. Simultaneously a collective and a band, Afrobeat Down push community over all else and are avid supporters of all afrobeat bands, such as Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
Fela?s music has always been ABD's focus. They started learning Fela?s songs so that they could start playing out, before they even wrote any original material. The way Fela reached people through his vocals has always inspired them to present their audiences with a message. Their desire to spread Afrobeat music all over the world (not just their music, but everyone who is contributing to the movement). This is the underlying force of ABD. Fela created it and they feel blessed to be able to continue his legacy.
Also appearing that night is MANICATO.Vocalist and songwriter Israel Matos teams up with his father Cris Matos in one of the only father and son vocal sections in the city. Manicatos' music will have you dancing Salsa, Reggae, Bomba, Rock, Cumbia, Hip Hop, Funk,etc. and the styles go on. This is the new music. Music is the one universal languge and Manicato Speaks it very well.
DJ Jeremiah will be spining world and afrobeat dance music.
AFROBEAT DOWN REVIEWS:
"...a totally professional ensemble playing Afrobeat purely for the love of the music....and they definitely honor the legendary Fela Kuti as they do it." ?JAMBASE.com
"...Afrobeat Down's foremost desire is to bring Kuti's work and passion for the community to as many people as possible" ? JOINTZ Magazine.
LOCATION/TIME
Elbo Room
647 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-552-7788
Sat 02/25/06 (10:00 PM)
ADMISSION
General: $10
Age: 21+
Box Office Location: 647 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA
Box Office Phone: 415-552-7788
URL for Online Tickets:
http://www.ticketweb.com
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