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May 31, 2009
Last Night: The Roots at Davies Symphony Hall
The RootsDavies Symphony HallBetter than: Sitting still for an orchestraLocal music history was made last night as the Roots performed the first-ever hip-hop concert at Davies Symphony Hall as part of SFJAZZ's Spring season. The Philadelphia-bred, Grammy Award-winning group plays in your living room ... More >>
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Best Albums of 2007 — SF Weekly's David Downs
The RootsDavies Symphony HallBetter than: Sitting still for an orchestraLocal music history was made last night as the Roots performed the first-ever hip-hop concert at Davies Symphony Hall as part of SFJAZZ's Spring season. The Philadelphia-bred, Grammy Award-winning group plays in your living room ... More >>
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April 1, 2009
Last Night: Baba Ken and the Afro-Groove Connexion at Elbo Room
Baba KenBaba Ken and the Afro-Groove ConnexionTuesday, March 31, 2009Elbo RoomBetter than: Sitting around wondering what happened to the weekend."We aim for a good party tonight. Is anybody going to work tomorrow? Nooooo." Such was the devilish proclamation made with a perma-grin by local Afro-funk ... More >>
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December 10, 2008
Afropop in 2008
Baba KenBaba Ken and the Afro-Groove ConnexionTuesday, March 31, 2009Elbo RoomBetter than: Sitting around wondering what happened to the weekend."We aim for a good party tonight. Is anybody going to work tomorrow? Nooooo." Such was the devilish proclamation made with a perma-grin by local Afro-funk ... More >>
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Treasure Island picks: in haiku form!
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May 14, 2009
Experience Afrofunk: Sila Drops New Album
EKAphotographyElectable: Sila performs with the AFE at Stern Grove San Francisco's favorite Kenyan Afro-groovester, Victor Sila, has just released Black President, his second album with the Afrofunk Experience. I'll admit to being a bit biased--Sila is a friend of mine, and I wrote his bio--but I r ... More >>
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May 27, 2009
Sila & the Afrofunk Experience celebrates Obama
EKAphotographyElectable: Sila performs with the AFE at Stern Grove San Francisco's favorite Kenyan Afro-groovester, Victor Sila, has just released Black President, his second album with the Afrofunk Experience. I'll admit to being a bit biased--Sila is a friend of mine, and I wrote his bio--but I r ... More >>
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June 17, 2009
Femi Kuti
EKAphotographyElectable: Sila performs with the AFE at Stern Grove San Francisco's favorite Kenyan Afro-groovester, Victor Sila, has just released Black President, his second album with the Afrofunk Experience. I'll admit to being a bit biased--Sila is a friend of mine, and I wrote his bio--but I r ... More >>
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June 29, 2009
Never Can Say Goodbye
Michael Jackson in 1987 I'm not trying to be cynical or morbid here, but Michael Jackson's death was the best thing to happen to him in years. In death, Michael lives on forever. He has now joined the ancestors, among them musical icons like Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Jacki ... More >>
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June 29, 2009
Les Nubians Chill Out in Stern Grove
EKAphotographySupa Sistas: Les Nubians Yesterday was definitely a day to be outdoors. With thermostats pointing north, inside was the last place anyone would want to be. And why would you want to, anyway? It was nice outside. Hot damn, summer in the city. And, unlike many a summery San Francisco da ... More >>
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June 26, 2009
Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: DJ Said
Nigerian born producer / promoter /label owner DJ Said came into this world from the same corner of the globe as Fela Kuti, and he's just as addicted to spreading Afro Beat to the masses--although he blends those sounds into myriad dancefloor styles. After a stint in England, Said settled in the Bay ... More >>
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October 9, 2009
Weekend Pick #1: Fela B-Day Celebration
Afrobeat's Ancestor: Fela Kuti It's hard to think of a more iconic artist than Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The founder of Afrobeat, who famously proclaimed "music is a weapon," was both a voice of progressive social change--and often uncomfortably-honest socioeconomic critique--and a musical visiona ... More >>
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October 14, 2009
Music Awards Program Guide
Afrobeat's Ancestor: Fela Kuti It's hard to think of a more iconic artist than Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The founder of Afrobeat, who famously proclaimed "music is a weapon," was both a voice of progressive social change--and often uncomfortably-honest socioeconomic critique--and a musical visiona ... More >>
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March 17, 2010
String Theory
Afrobeat's Ancestor: Fela Kuti It's hard to think of a more iconic artist than Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The founder of Afrobeat, who famously proclaimed "music is a weapon," was both a voice of progressive social change--and often uncomfortably-honest socioeconomic critique--and a musical visiona ... More >>
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March 31, 2010
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Afrobeat's Ancestor: Fela Kuti It's hard to think of a more iconic artist than Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The founder of Afrobeat, who famously proclaimed "music is a weapon," was both a voice of progressive social change--and often uncomfortably-honest socioeconomic critique--and a musical visiona ... More >>
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April 4, 2010
Over the Weekend: Surfer Blood, Turbo Fruits, Ganglians at Bottom of the Hill
Surfer BloodSurfer Blood, Turbo Fruits, GangliansApril 2, 2010Bottom of the HillBetter than: Most bands that have been together for only 11 months.Being in a brand-new, mega-buzz-band like Surfer Blood seems like a tough blessing. Sure, the group's shows, like Friday's at Bottom of the Hill, ... More >>
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April 26, 2010
Afrolicious' Three-Year Anniversary at Elbo Room This Week
John SnyderDJs Señor Oz and PleasuremakerWith a name like Afrolicious, the weekly Thursday-night party at the Elbo Room clearly feels a strong bond with sounds created by African musical heroes like Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango. But as Oz McGuire (a.k.a. Señor Oz) explains, Afrolicious' roots str ... More >>
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June 30, 2010
Show preview: Femi Kuti
John SnyderDJs Señor Oz and PleasuremakerWith a name like Afrolicious, the weekly Thursday-night party at the Elbo Room clearly feels a strong bond with sounds created by African musical heroes like Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango. But as Oz McGuire (a.k.a. Señor Oz) explains, Afrolicious' roots str ... More >>
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June 30, 2010
Femi Kuti is More Focused Than You
Nicolas HidiroglouKuti: Eyes on the prize.Olafela Olafemi Anikulapo Kuti (Femi for short) is the son of a legend, a position of great magnitude that can tend to overshadow his own significant achievements as a musician and political activist. He's the spitting image of his late father, Afrobe ... More >>
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July 14, 2010
The Afrobeat Goes On
Nicolas HidiroglouKuti: Eyes on the prize.Olafela Olafemi Anikulapo Kuti (Femi for short) is the son of a legend, a position of great magnitude that can tend to overshadow his own significant achievements as a musician and political activist. He's the spitting image of his late father, Afrobe ... More >>
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October 14, 2010
Get Into Cumbia's Roots, Then Get Into a Cumbia Party
'The Roots of Chicha 2'Thankfully, San Francisco's party scene is as vibrantly and eclectically cultured as its residents. Otherwise, we wouldn't have many of our most interesting nightlife activities. Case in point: The Roots of Chicha 2 album release party at Elbo Room. Hosted by the ... More >>
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January 12, 2011
Soul-Funk Outfit The Budos Band Wants To Harsh Your Mellows, Hippies
Lotsa people, lotsa attitude.You've got to love New Yorkers for their blatant honesty. Speaking to Jared Tankel, baritone saxophone player in 10-piece Staten Island global-funk group The Budos Band, he makes it clear to aspiring rappers that his instrumental band is not interested in collaboratin ... More >>
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March 9, 2011
Drink 2011: Party Like It's 1999 -- Or Earlier
Lotsa people, lotsa attitude.You've got to love New Yorkers for their blatant honesty. Speaking to Jared Tankel, baritone saxophone player in 10-piece Staten Island global-funk group The Budos Band, he makes it clear to aspiring rappers that his instrumental band is not interested in collaboratin ... More >>
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March 9, 2011
Drink 2011: Party Like It's 1999 -- Or Earlier
Lotsa people, lotsa attitude.You've got to love New Yorkers for their blatant honesty. Speaking to Jared Tankel, baritone saxophone player in 10-piece Staten Island global-funk group The Budos Band, he makes it clear to aspiring rappers that his instrumental band is not interested in collaboratin ... More >>
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July 13, 2011
Seun Kuti: Show Preview
Lotsa people, lotsa attitude.You've got to love New Yorkers for their blatant honesty. Speaking to Jared Tankel, baritone saxophone player in 10-piece Staten Island global-funk group The Budos Band, he makes it clear to aspiring rappers that his instrumental band is not interested in collaboratin ... More >>
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