Felabration ft. Dele Sosimi Rhythm of Africa Vol 2

A licensed celebration of the music and legacy of Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat pioneer, presented by HUSH Events with Band On The Wall in Manchester's Northern Quarter as part of the Rhythm of Africa series.

This is a licensed Felabration event, a tribute to Fela Kuti rather than a performance by him. HUSH Events staged it with Band On The Wall as the first Felabration held in Manchester, part of the Rhythm of Africa series and programmed during Black History Month.

Dele Sosimi, described as a British singer whose music is rooted in the jazz tradition and who has been performing since 1979, heads the bill. He began his career as a keyboardist in Fela Kuti's Egypt 80 and later became musical director alongside Femi Kuti in Positive Force. Joining him is Olusegun & The Stallion Band, HUSH's core touring band, a six-piece group coming from Nigeria, with Ara also on stage.

The organisers describe the night as Afrobeat built on brass and hypnotic rhythm, with Fela's spirit running through the programme and an emphasis on culture, community and celebration. Band On The Wall is a live music venue in the Northern Quarter that mainly hosts concerts, with a focus on pop, rock and indie.