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Apr 7 2005
Afropulse Concert News
Volume 5 Issue 2
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The King established juju music as a mainstay in Nigeria -- the mellow, danceable guitar sounds that just won't stop. His band "The African Beats" will be 20-strong this time around. He has taken a new approach on this tour, the first time ever in the US for him to do this, recreating the marathon music events that Lagos is known for. The audience will have a chance to "spray" the King so that he can praise them in song. Opening this night is Prince Obi Osadebe, son of Chief Stephen. The family tradition of Nigerian highlife will be on display. Together these two performers will make for a non-stop evening of music. As Ade said in one interview, "We might go until 8AM ... so if you have to go to work you might want to bring your work clothes!" Saturday, April 23 at the Vanguard in Hollywood. Tickets are $30 general admission, $50 VIP with access to the stage to dance with King Sunny Ade. Ticketmaster, Obichi's, Veronica's Fufu. http://www.afropulse.com/music/concerts/2005-04-w4.html Off the coast of South Carolina and Georgia are the Gold Coast isles. They have remained separated from the mainland both physically and culturally for generations. A culture of African descent evolved called the "Gullah-Geechee". Within their world a hierarchy forms, as in other cultures, where some are more highly regarded than others. Unfortunately, skin color is one of the attributes of distinction, with "yellow" or light skin being given a greater value over the darken skin brethren. Mix in a little love and alcohol, a common basis for many human stories, and a fiery concoction results. This 2002 Pulitzer-nominated drama has been extended until April 30 at the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood. http://www.fountaintheatre.com/
Once again Temple Bar and Zanzibar come through with the main assortment of music this month. Highlights include Prince Diabaté and Blay Ambolley together in a special appearance, Gambian music, Ghanaian roots reggae, Nigerian AfroBeat and more.
http://www.templebarlive.com/ Things are starting to pick up and the summer concert season is just around the corner. jay |