Fela Kuti never took the easy path to living in exile off the riches he could generate playing music on the world circuit. But as of today due to COV19 I am stuck in the house and found that this would be a perfect opportunity to watch the video, as I am a big fan of Fela. when the production was off Broadway, and said the show, which spans Fela's early musical efforts through his rise as an Afro-beatsuperstar, is a testament to Kuti's musical skills. It portrays Kuti in the days when he was the target of 1,000 government soldiers assigned to end his public performances at the legendary Lagos nightclub The Shrine. Watch Paul McCartney, Common, Brian Eno, Questlove, and more discuss the influence of afrobeat king Fela Kuti on their music and life. It’s been quite a journey, these last 7 years…. Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016, Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2015. Sign in to see videos available to you. His musical journey began in 1958 with the conception of his band ‘Fela Ransome Kuti & His Koola Lobitos’ in the UK. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. at the Afrika Shrine and EKO, the first national tour, and the present tour. With these words, I stand before you and bow deeply, with great reverence. Fela the great! Then his funeral, where all of the common people he had for so long championed, turned out to honour him and make it one las party. Fela pioneered … Where does this wild journey lead? Nice to know more about Fela. ", which had a two-year run on Broadway. His music inspires the world. SYNOPSIS Elder’s Corner is musical journey through pivotal moments in the colorful history of Nigeria as told through the lives and careers of the nations foremost music legends. A legend and one worthy of more attention than has been given to him outside of his Africa. Stardust, so elusive, is our life force, our very composition, but only those who have felt the power of a star in full burn can know that it is composed by a collection of star dust on fire. By the clip Fela Kuti was on the lookout for back up singers and seemed to be […] With Fela Kuti, Yeni Kuti, Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti. In 2003, Hendel acquired the rights to Fela's music, and along with backers like Jay Z and Will and Jada Smith, Hendel produced the musical "Fela! To give proper weight to the sheer immensity of this experience- the making, and re-making of FELA! Laugh because this journey is what dreams are made of. He was a fascinating man and this film was a beautiful snapshot of a genius. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It's the 60 second TV spot for FELA!, a new Off-Broadway musical about Fela Kuti's life, featuring choreography by Bill T. Jones Select the department you want to search in. Finding Fela tells the story of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s life, his music and his social and political importance. This was a good documentary, but I was expecting new previously unseen footage. Wishing I could see you all take your final bow, and dance out the last horn riff of Gentleman as I always did, disregarding most of my notes by curtain call because your open hearts carry the coffin and that means everything. He created a new musical movement, Afrobeat, using that forum to express his revolutionary political opinions against the dictatorial Nigerian government of the 1970s and 1980s. Sure, on one level it felt a bit like marketing for the broadway play (which I think is an innovative strategy). I thought myself a fan & have all his albums, but this film taught me loads re the background to why he made his music & lived such an 'out there' lifestyle. Based on interviews with several Tony voters, “Fela!” faces tough competition from “Memphis” for the best musical award, an honor that Mr. Hendel considers essential for … , based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. In you I see a thousand moons, I see ten thousand people whose efforts lent themselves to this production in some way throughout the years, and I see millions of people moved. His story inspired a nation. Cry, for you will miss them. A good overview of Felas story told through the creation of the Broadway show. Fela was an outspoken critic of several military regimes in Nigeria and was often arrested for his troubles. Travelling or based outside United States? Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2015. This is not the end, its merely a SHORT BREAK ;;-), Letter congratulating Michelle Williams – from Beyonce. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. *Streaming until 1/15. Good documentary but I was expecting more, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2021. The story of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is now a high-energy Broadway musical starring Sahr Ngaujah and directed by Bill T. Jones. If you think you knew Fela, then you need to see this. This weekend, the stage hits the screen with streaming presentations of a high school production of Fela!, a virtual revival of 2007's Dutchman, and even an interactive murder mystery musical. Read critic reviews Where to watch Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020. It was infectious and thoughtful-if at times stilted by avoiding the elephant in the room. In Nigeria, Fela Kuti built on the foundation of Brown's funk, fusing highlife, percussion and jazz to form Afrobeat, forging on to tirelessly promote his pan-African beliefs. This film made me want to see the theatrical production of Fela Kuti's life. FELA!, the most critically acclaimed musical of the 2010 season, received three Tony Awards®: Best Choreography, Best Costume Design for a Musical and Best Sound Design of a Musical! A new musical by choreographer Bill T. Jones explores the controversial life and legacy of Nigerian musical revolutionary Fela Kuti. Fela is a biographical dance and musical theatre extravaganza about the pioneering Afrobeat performer and Nigerian political activist. Fela Anikulapo Kuti (born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti; 15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997) was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, political activist, and Pan-Africanist.He is regarded as the pioneer of Afrobeat, an African music genre that combines traditional Yoruba and Afro-Cuban music with funk and jazz. Ngaujah and directed by Bill T. Jones explores the controversial life and music of Nigerian musical revolutionary Kuti! 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