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"14 piece band from Nigeria, Africa, Son of Fela Kuti": Femi Kuti, Axe' Capoeira

"Nigerian Funky and Fiesty Afrobeat" Femi Kuti Opening act... Axe' Capoeira ...
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Music Folk / Celtic / Latin / World Funk / Soul / R&B Jazz / Blues Reggae / Ska / Dub
Sun. July 31st 2005 + Add to Calendar Centennial Square (All Ages)
6:00pm - 10:00pm $30

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Femi Kuti
Afrobeat from Lagos Nigeria
Axe' Capoeira
Capoeira & Afro-Brazilian from Vancouver BC
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"Nigerian Funky and Fiesty Afrobeat" Femi Kuti Opening act... Axe' Capoeira Sun. July 31st, 2005 Centennial Square - "Open Air" Showtime 7:30pm Tickets: $30 Advance / $33 Door Tickets available at: Lyles Place (cash only) 250-382-8422 & McPherson Box Office (service charge) 250-386-6121 Femi's Website is: www.liveattheshrine.com Axe's Website is: www.axecapoeira.com Treading in the footsteps of his famous father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Femi is now the standard bearer for Nigeria's funky, feisty afrobeat sound. Femi dominates the stage with his stirring saxophone, playing soulful vocals and groove laden rhythms. Continuing in the afrobeat tradition, Femi band consists of a solid, six-piece horn section and two strong percussionists. With guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and ... more...

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Centennial Square

1 Centennial Square Victoria BC

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