EKAphotographyFemi KutiConfirmed artists for the 2009 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival have been announced, and tickets are now on sale. The Festival takes place June 19-21 in Boonville, Mendocino County (about a four-hour drive from SF). The lineup this year looks particularly strong (though this is not a final list, and the artist list is subject to change): Nigerian Afrobeat heir Femi Kuti; African music legend King Sunny Ade; former Black Uhuru lead singer Michael Rose; roots reviva
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 band leader Baba Ken around 11 p.m. last night. For those who silently answered yes to his question, though, the agreed answer was the same as it was for those who had the luxury of sleeping in this m
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 Area and has built a following through his DJ sets, his Atmosfere parties, and his Afro House label, Fatsouls Records. His events combine turntables with live musicians performing on an array of Afri
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