A free film screening of Fela Kuti, Music Is the Weapon, a film about the Nigerian multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, pioneer of Afro-Beat music, human rights activist, and politician Maverick.
WorldBeat Center produced Fela Kuti in concert in the 80s and has been celebrating his birthday since his passing.
About the Film:
The documentary Fela Kuti - Music is the Weapon wit the Afrobeat legend, political revolutionary, musician, composer and performer, mixes footage of Fela Anikulapo Kuti performing at his Shrine nightclub, interviews with the controversial musician, glimpses of life at his not-so-palatial Kalakuta Republic compound, and scenes of Lagos street life. Well shot in color, it's an important historical document capturing Kuti in stage and home environments that were most crucial to his life and work.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Tuesday, October 29 - 7:00 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 230-1190 or visit: www.worldbeatculturalcenter.com
WorldBeat Center produced Fela Kuti in concert in the 80s and has been celebrating his birthday since his passing.
About the Film:
The documentary Fela Kuti - Music is the Weapon wit the Afrobeat legend, political revolutionary, musician, composer and performer, mixes footage of Fela Anikulapo Kuti performing at his Shrine nightclub, interviews with the controversial musician, glimpses of life at his not-so-palatial Kalakuta Republic compound, and scenes of Lagos street life. Well shot in color, it's an important historical document capturing Kuti in stage and home environments that were most crucial to his life and work.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Tuesday, October 29 - 7:00 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 230-1190 or visit: www.worldbeatculturalcenter.com
