Feat. Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra + DJ Koichi
Fela Kuti’s Birthday tribute concert is the annual event to celebrate the originator of Afrobeat. Led by Fela’s Egypt 80 keyboardist Dele Sosimi, who moved to London in 1995 from Nigeria , stands out as one of the most active musicians currently on the Afrobeat scene worldwide. The musical career of Dele Sosimi began when he joined Fela Anikulapo-Kutis Egypt 80 band in 1979. As the rhythm keyboard player Dele worked and toured extensively with Fela around the world.
During Fela’s incarceration in 1984, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti Fela’s son and Deles childhood/school friend - took over the reins temporarily and led the Egypt 80 band. Thus giving Dele a chance to develop his arranging skills as a musical director. Working closely with Femi, they re-orchestrated and re-arranged most of Fela’s popular tunes. As a member of the band, Dele played keyboards on the following Fela/Egypt 80 hits (among others): Parambulator, Power Show, Original Sufferhead, Customs Check Point, MOP 1 (Movement of the People), Give Me Shit, I Give You Shit, Authority Stealing, Army Arrangement, Government Chicken Boy, ITT (International Thief Thief) and Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense.

Dele's dedication to Afrobeat has contributed to the development of many musical influences and interests in multi-cultural
Venue: Jazz Cafe, London
When: Friday 15th October
Door time: 7.00pm
Show time: TBC
Tickets: £15 Adv
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