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| Photo credits: Niels 'Knelis' Meijer |
On Saturday October 19th Paradiso will celebrate the life and music of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti.
Worldwide, around Fela Kuti's birthday, parties take place in honor of the 'Godfather of Afrobeat'.
As part of ADE, Felabration celebrates African Dance Music. Expect a night of traditional afrobeat, highlife / disco and underground dance. Previous ADE Felabration editions included artists like Bixiga 70, Basa Basa, Nihiloxica, KC The Funkaholic and Rick Medina.
This year the program will feature:
Dele Sosimi
The Nigerian musician is one of the key figures when it comes to afrobeat. He was a band leader, arranger and keyboard player for seven years with Fela Kuti himself and then for years with his son Femi. With his own band, he makes a danceable mix of fat funk grooves, rhythmic vocals, brass and African percussion, and his music has even found its way to the electronic music scene with remixes from DJs such as Âme & Dixon.
Onipa
Onipa brings raw afro grooves, electronics, afrofuturism and an unprecedented energy to the stage.
Band leaders K.O.G and Tom Excell have worked for years on their own projects (K.O.G and the Zongo Brigade and Nubiyan Twist) and they are joining forces with Onipa to create something new, undressed and raw, with deep grooves and full of fire. Think Konono no. 1 mixed with Shangaan Electro, Songhoy Blues and Débruit (the producer behind KOKOKO!).
Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band
The Ghanaian Pat Thomas is known for the highlife music of the 70s and 80s, where traditional African music is mixed with elements from the western sound such as swing and jazz. The result is very danceable: funky organ parts, roaring guitar riffs, bass disco lines and an unprecedented groove. Pat Thomas is in good company with his Kwashibu Area Band. This "all star" band of legendary musicians is led by multi-instrumentalist Kwame Yeboah, known for his collaboration with Cat Stevens.
About Paradiso
Leidseplein powerhouse Paradiso has hosted ADE events for many years now. As one of Amsterdam's most prominent venues, the converted former church building has lent its concert halls to the likes of Ama Lou, Chic, Hunee, Jon Hopkins, Kelis, LYZZA, Orbital and Roisin Murphy. Together with Paradiso & Melkweg we also organize ADE Live, to present adventurous music lovers with the opportunity to discover hidden gems, while also offering carefully chosen upcoming artists their moment in the spotlight in front of both the public and a range of professionals, including journalists and broadcast media, bookers, management reps, agents, event organisers and programmers.
Felabration
Date & Time: Saturday October 19th, 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Venue: Paradiso
Access
Tickets (€17,- excl. required Paradiso membership €4,-) are available here. The concert is also accessible for ADE Pass holders (limited capacity), available here.
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