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Seun Kuti, Ronnie Scott’s

On 09 May 15, Two sets, 6pm-9.30pm and 10pm-12.15pm
On 12 Jun 15, Two sets, 6pm-9.30pm and 10pm-12.15pm
On 13 Jun 15, Two sets, 6pm-9.30pm and 10pm-12.15pm

Love Fela Kuti? Son Seun Kuti offers six chances to witness his astonishing legacy, while carving his own niche.

By CW Contributor on 9/4/2015

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Seun Kuti, Ronnie Scott’s
Seun Kuti, Ronnie Scott’s
Seun Kuti, Ronnie Scott’s Seun Kuti, Ronnie Scott’s Ella Cory-Wright
By the time of his death in 1997, Fela Kuti had established himself as one of the most important musical voices in the world. His ‘afrobeat’, an exuberant fusion of jazz, funk and psychedelic rock influences with West African highlife and traditional chants, became hugely influential. And quite unlike anyone before or since, he melded incredible musicianship with a powerful political fervour.
Fela may be gone, but his torch still burns. His charismatic son Seun Kuti, far from becoming an imitation of his father, has carved out his own niche. His three albums – most recently A Long Way to the Beginning (2014) – take afrobeat to a frantic, punchy place, with so many instruments as to feel almost claustrophobic. This is music of overwhelming frenzy, with lyrics that pummel the darkside of Western capitalism.
Kuti will appear six times at the legendary jazz club Ronnie Scotts, playing both evening and late sessions on each date. He will be joined by Egypt ’80, Fela’s band, who largely retain their original line-up. Expect a mixture of Seun’s own music with some of his father’s classics. If you’re a fan of Fela, don’t miss this chance to witness his astonishing legacy.



What Seun Kuti, Ronnie Scott’s
Where Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, London, W1D 4HT | MAP
Nearest tube Leicester Square (underground)
When On 09 May 15, Two sets, 6pm-9.30pm and 10pm-12.15pm
On 12 Jun 15, Two sets, 6pm-9.30pm and 10pm-12.15pm
On 13 Jun 15, Two sets, 6pm-9.30pm and 10pm-12.15pm
Price £30-55
Website Click here to book via the Ronnie Scott’s website



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  • NEW YORK TIMES

    "Throughout the set, the music changed constantly as the propulsion surged; the power of the rhythms redoubled the urgency of the messages."

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    "Fela Kuti's youngest son has handled his father's esteemed Afrobeat legacy with aplomb."

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    The UK’s best known jazz club, Ronnie Scott’s in Soho is decked out like US venues of old, with plush seating, booths and brass rails. As you’d expect from a Jazz Club of its calibre, Ronnie Scott’s keeps a well stocked bar and does an excellent line in cocktails. The espresso martini is legendary and a godsend in the early hours of the morning

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