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Fela Kuti
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, previously Ransome-Kuti, was born in Abeokuta, Nigeria, in 1938. His family...
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Afro Funke' presents Felabration! w/ DJ Nu-Mark, Amon (on percussion), resident DJs Jeremy Sole & Glenn Red, host Rocky Dawuni + special guests
Thursday, October 15 2009
Zanzibar, Santa Monica CA


event description
Afro Funke' consistently offers the best in Afrobeat, Brazilian, Dub, Reggae, Cumbia, Samba Disco, Batucada, Afro-Latin House, Indian Beats, Makossa & other deep-rooted Funk music from around the world. With resident DJs Jeremy Sole (KCRW / Musaics) and Glenn Red, host Rocky Dawuni, booking/photography by Cary Sullivan, and amazing guest performers, Afro Funke' is the premier weekly funk invocation in Los Angeles.

For this exciting edition, Afro Funke' teams up with Giant Step and KF Records to present Felabration! with special guests including DJ Nu-Mark (Jurassic 5 / Blendcrafters), live percussion by Amon (Turntables On The Hudson), and more.


About Felabrations:
In support of the Knitting Factory Records re-launch of Fela Kuti’s music catalogue, Giant Step has organized official Felabration events in more than 15 cities across North America throughout the month of October; this outstanding schedule of Felabrations will bring together some of the best DJs, musicians, and promoters around to celebrate the life, music, and birthday of Fela Kuti. These events will unite the diverse communities and Tastemakers across the country that are instrumental in keeping Fela's music alive. Check out the full lineup of events here.

fela.net  |  Afrofunke
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9PM - 2AM

Doors Open At: 09:00 PM
Advance Price: $10.00
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Zanzibar
1301 5th Ave (at Arizona)
Santa Monica, CA 90401
ph 310-451-2221
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