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BILL T. JONES TO DIRECT MUSICAL ABOUT FELA KUTI: Choreographer will chronicle life of famous Nigerian musician.
*The life of renowned Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti will be told in musical form in a new off-Broadway production from Bill T. Jones, the Tony-winning choreographer of Broadway's "Spring Awakening."
"Fela!," to be choreographed and directed by Jones, will feature Kuti's music performed onstage by Brooklyn-based group Antibalas and other members of the New York Afrobeat community.
Press notes state: "Audiences are welcomed into the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), [the musical] explores Kuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician." Kuti was a strong critic of Nigeria's military government in the 70's.
The production will run at Off-Broadway's 37 Arts July 29 through Sept. 21. Opening night is scheduled for Sept. 4.
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