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FEMI KUTI

June 11, 2016 @ 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

| £17 – £27

The legendary Femi Kuti performs a special one-off show for Guy Garvey’s Meltdown.

The eldest son of legendary afrobeat originator Fela Kuti, Femi’s musical career started at 15 when he began playing saxophone in his father’s band, Egypt 80.

In 1986 he formed The Positive Force, and became a renowned artist in his own right with a distinctive, colorful style.

With six albums under his belt, he has worked and collaborated with the likes of Common, Mos Def and Jaguar Wright. After his return to Lagos in 2008, his albums Day by Day and Africa by Africa explored his roots and received two Grammy nominations.

On his most recent album, No Place for My Dream, he continues his slick musical experiments.

Support comes from poet, rapper, singer and songwriter Tiggs Da Author. He is equally influenced by obscure 60s documentaries, east African jazz, grime MC Dizzee Rascal and classic Motown acts.

Fresh and full of energy, his most recent single, Run, features Lady Leshurr. He is also currently working with Show N Prove, Future Cut (Rihanna, Lily Allen) and Mark Ralph (Years & Years).

Details

Date:
June 11, 2016
Time:
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Cost:
£17 – £27
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Website:
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/femi-kuti-96854

Organiser

Southbank Centre
Phone:
0844 875 0073
Website:
www.southbankcentre.co.uk

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Ticket Information
£27 £22 £17

Venue

Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere Road
London, SE1 8XX United Kingdom
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Phone:
0207 9604200
Website:
https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/mandela-trilogy-93929