Fela Kuti

Studio 360

The Nigerian musician, activist, and father of Afrobeat inspired a generation of artists — one of whom is choreographer Bill T. Jones. Kurt talks with Jones about his new Broadway musical “Fela!” which celebrates the art and life of a music legend.

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