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Femi Kuti at ACL Live [Show Preview]

Femi Kuti at ACL Live [Show Preview]

Femi formed his band the Positive Force in the late ‘80s, releasing a string of renowned records and touring worldwide. While he incorporates his father’s polyrhythmic attack, he hasn’t shied away from pushing boundaries. Femi has ventured into both hip-hop and electronic music, collaborating with artists as diverse as Common, Mos Def, and Thievery Corporation. more ›

Femi Kuti @ Stubb's, ACL Ticket Drop Thursday

Femi Kuti @ Stubb's, ACL Ticket Drop Thursday

Award-winning afro-beat singer, composer and band leader Femi Kuti along with his band, Positive Force, will shower Stubb’s outside with Nigerian grooves, American funk and soothing jazz. Son of the legendary musician Fela Kuti, Femi has taken many traditions from his father, such as his struggle to effect positive social and political change in his Nigerian homeland. Also, Femi is working to keep their musical lineage alive. His teenage son plays alto sax in his... more ›

The Weekly IST List: June 19-25

MONDAY [19] [film] Tickets on Sale Now for Superman Returns, opening June 27th @ Alamo at Alamo South (Multiple Shows, $8) (more) [sports] World Cup Matches at Alamo Village (Daily, Various) (more) [film] State vs. Reed (funds from screening benefit Rodney Reed's family) at Alamo Downtown (7pm) (more) [film] Casino at Austin Java (8pm, FREE) (more) [film] The Fearless Freaks at Café Mundi (8pm, FREE) (more) [film] Fela Kuti: Music is the Weapon at Alamo... more ›

The Weekly IST List: February 13-20

Our comprehensive theatre guide can be found here M O N D A Y [13][film] Ralph Nelson's "Tick…Tick…Tick" at Drafthouse Downtown (7pm) (link) [film] Alamo Music Mondays presents "Fela Kuti: Music is the Weapon" at Drafthouse Downtown (9:45pm) (link) [comedy] "Richard Pryor Live in Concert" at Drafthouse South Lamar (10:15pm) (link) [film] "Coachella" at Drafthouse Village (9:45pm) (link) T U E S D A Y [14] [party/music] The White Ghost Shivers Valentine's Day Ball at... more ›

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