Everybody say, “Yeah Yeah!”
Fela (above in a photo by Bernard Matussiere) would’ve been 72 on October 15. In honor of his birthday, there will be celebrations–Felabrations!–around the country throughout the month of October. Here are the dates and venues for this year’s events:
10.13.10 – The Shrine – Chicago, IL
10.13.10 – Recess at Somar Bar & Lounge – Oakland, CA
10.14.10 – (Le) Poisson Rouge – New York, NY
10.14.10 – Yoruba Dance Sessions – Oakland, CA
10.14.10 – Afro Funke @ Zanzibar – Los Angeles, CA
10.16.10 – 595 North Event Venue – Atlanta, GA
10.21.10 – Shrine World Music Venue – New York, NY
10.23.10 – Malverde – Austin, TX
10.25.10 – The Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY
10.28.10 – Bossa Lounge – Washington, D.C.
10.28.10 – MilkyWay at the Brewery – Boston, MA
10.29.10 – Worldbeat Cultural Center – San Diego, CA
More info on the Felabrations here.
