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Afromotive's African Travelogue Runs Deepnew

Made popular through the music of Fela Kuti, the sounds of West Africa now resonate through the mountains of North Carolina courtesy of Asheville's The Afromotive.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Grant Britt  |  07-16-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Seun Kuti Carries His Father's Afrobeat Torchnew

The youngest son of Nigeria's legendary Afrobeat originator Fela Kuti, known for his own energetic and passionate performances, is convinced that you need to see him on stage.
Montreal Mirror  |  Erin MacLeod  |  07-11-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Jujuba Speaks a Universal Languagenew

Jujuba, a band that sometimes play three-hour shows, combines elements of Fela-spiked Afrobeat and Juju with traditional Ghanaian and Nigerian music.
Willamette Week  |  Ap Kryza  |  04-23-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Fela with More Feelingnew

The AfroFunk Experience bombs dancefloors and kicks Afrobeat up a notch.
East Bay Express  |  Eric K. Arnold  |  08-01-2005  |  Profiles & Interviews

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