Femi Kuti U.S. Tour Dates

I love Fela Kuti. Does anybody know how this guy compares to his father? Does he do the same kind of stuff?

He does a great job carrying his father's legacy... Go see him if you can!!

Femi come to Fla PLEASE!!!

Femi is great...don't get me worng, but his sound is more a fusion of hip-hop, jazz and afro-pop. If you want to get as close as possible to Fela's afrobeat thing, check out Seun Kuti and the Egypt 80. Seun is Fela's youngest son and he tours with members of Fela's original band. It's the real deal. That being said, Femi also puts on a great show.

YES! Saw Femi when he opened for Jane's Addiction at Madison Square Garden and was blown away. If you dig Fela, you will really like Femi. Also, check out his younger brother Seun Kuti.

My heart just sank a little when I saw the NYC date of January 8th because I will still be on Jam Cruise ... Then I looked down and saw he would be back in the City on the 11th!

PRAISE JEEBUS!!!!

flat5 - Femi plays primarily afrobeat, a genre that Fela originated along with drummer Tony Allen and the Afrika 70. However, aside from genre similarities, Femi and Fela both offer lyrics speaking out against injustice and working for the betterment of society. And Femi is Fela's eldest son, carrying the afrobeat torch so to speak in the 21st century along with Seun Kuti (Fela's youngest son) who currently leads Fela's band the Egypt 80. (also an incredible show to go see if you can)

So yeah, they are similiar. Picture Femi as the urband hip/hop version of Fela.

Anyway you cut it, GO SEE FEMI KUTI! I saw his show summer of 2007 in Burlington VT, I will never miss another opportunity to watch Femi and his band in action. Also, that specific show had local VT band Japhy Ryder opening. I'd recommend not missing them as well.

Boston!

YES! I cant wait, I missed him in Boston and at Bonnaroo, this will be seriously Jammin'

holy shit, awesome news. ill be in toronto for sure.

thanks for putting this up. i have missed Femi a number of times but i've been listening to Fela since mid 70s and his is some of the best stuff. ever. i did manage to get out for Seun and Egypt 80 at the (free! sometimes that free music is the best, you just gotta keep your ears and eyes open) Stern Grove concert series this year. So happy I made the effort, phenomenal show. I agree w/ matthau, all of this is great (Femi and Seun) but if you are looking for the experience (music) closest to Fela then get out to see Seun if you can. Wonderful wonderful music.

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Saw the spectacle at Bonnaroo...I will be at both Webster Hall Shows....theyr that good flat5

^^^ envious. Missed that roo but saw Femi on the dvd. looked like an ass moving good time for sure. I hope he hits up some festies this season!

Oh LO LO LO LO!!!!!! I'm goin to Boulder for this, Femi hardly ever comes to the U.S., missed him alos at Roo 04, really know about him yet. Live at the Shrine is one of the best concert DVDs ever. Go peep it out, you will sweat.

If you all enjoy Fela and/or Femi then you have to check out Aphrodesia. They are an American Afrobeat group out of S.F. and are still the only Americans to ever play the coveted Shrine in Nigeria, Felas' original club. Although it was recunstructed since Fela's day it was still quite something for them to have the chance to preform live in Nigeria with Femi. YOu can learn more about them at Aphrodesia.org! They should not be missed!

This was meant to be my bday is on the 9th and since I never do anything cool this bday just might be the coolest eventhough i kind of hate 930 i'll just think happy vibes hell yeah!!!

just got my ticket to the show....hell yes this gonna be one the best shows of my life!!!!!

NO ON COMPARES WITH FELA...dont get me wrong I love Femi and cant wait to see him in Chicago