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The World music features this week: Forro in the Dark, Natalia Lafourcade, Tony Allen

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Summer in the Global Village: Fela Kuti’s Spirit is Summoned to Lincoln Center

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Musical luminaries including Angelique Kidjo, Tony Allen, members of Antibalas, Baloji, Sinkane, M1 of Dead Prez, and castmembers of FELA! on Broadway gathered to invoke the spirit of Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

Rocket Juice and the Moon Release Self-Titled Album

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Anchor Marco Werman tells us about the debut self-titled album from the new supergroup Rocket Juice and the Moon.

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Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Nigerian afro-beat drummer Tony Allen about his music and about the influence former bandleader Fela Kuti still has on Allen today.

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