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NY1 Theater Review: "Fela!"

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:54:12 GMT

After a hit run off-Broadway last year, the new musical "Fela!" has opened on Broadway, where it's being co-presented by some high-profile Broadway newcomers, Jay-Z and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. NY1's Roma Torre filed the following review.
Source: NY1

Jay-Z Adds Broadway Producer to List of Accolades

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:36:36 GMT

He owns his own record label. He started his own clothing line. He raps. He produces. He mentors and develops young, talented artists. And oh by the way, add Broadway producer to the list.
Source: Accidental Sexiness

Photo Coverage: Fela! Opening Night Curtain Call

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:08:43 GMT

Fela!, the new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, opened on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) last night, November 23, 2009.
Source: Broadway World

Matt Groening adds Amadou and Mariam

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:35:16 GMT

Amadou & Mariam have been personally invited by Matt Groening (curator of next year's event) to perform at All Tomorrow's Parties in May.
Source: CD Times

One More Word About Feli Kuti

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:08:01 GMT

Not this...
Source: The Stranger

Jay-Z Becomes A Broadway Producer For 'Fela!'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:55:41 GMT

Jay said that he jumped onboard the project as a producer for its Broadway (along with Will and Jada Pinkett Smith) run because he was inspired by the power of Kuti's music and life story.
Source: MTV.com

Broadway Production Fela! Opening Night in NYC

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:40:40 GMT

True, this kinetic portrait of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, a Nigerian revolutionary of song, has taken on some starry producers — including Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith — and shed 15 or 20 minutes since it was staged Off Broadway last...
Source: Bossip

'Fela!' - the life of a music legend

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:44:13 GMT

Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the Afro-beat superstar performing at the Mega Music Warehouse in 1980 Photograph by: HUGH MDLALOSE A smash hit Off Broadway, this wildly entertaining show will need all the help it can get to attract mainstream audiences, though...
Source: Times Live South Africa

Photo from Getty Images

Wed, 20 May 2009 13:19:00 GMT

NEW YORK - MAY 20: Actress Jada Pinkett Smith speaks at the 2009 Turner UpFront at the Hammerstein Ballroom on May 20, 2009 in New York City.

Photo from Getty Images

Wed, 20 May 2009 13:19:00 GMT

NEW YORK - MAY 20: Actress Jada Pinkett Smith speaks at the 2009 Turner UpFront at the Hammerstein Ballroom on May 20, 2009 in New York City.

Jada Pinkett Smith talk about tupac

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:05:49 GMT