A mix of free jazz, yoruba, soul and funk, a good dose of brass and percussion, and here we are with an unusual musical movement, as well thought out to celebrate as to give voice to the freedom movements of Nigerians. The Philharmonie de Paris is dedicating an exhibition to Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the creator ofAfrobeat and one of the great political figures of Nigeria.
Entitled Fela Anikulapo-Kuti - Afrobeat Rebellion, this exceptional musical exhibition immerses us in the life and work of this musician who made history. An immersive exhibition to discover from October 20, 2022 to June 11, 2023.
The Philharmonie de Paris tells us about the extraordinary life of this man, divided between music and politics, driven by a quest for freedom and justice for the poorest. The exhibition reveals the major influences and important elements of the life of this artist, in an unusual scenography.
This labyrinthine path leads us step by step to the center of the exhibition. Along the way, we can admire an exceptional collection of stage costumes, but also album and vinyl covers , photographs and unpublished archives, and of course numerous video and musical extracts. We learn more about the important place that women have occupied in the life of Fela Kuti, we decipher his commitments and his political demands, his methods of artistic creation ...
The Afrobeat Rebellion exhibition explores the artist's entire life: music, private life and political life fed on each other to form a whole. By discovering all aspects of his life and personality, we can better appreciate and understand Fela Kuti's music and the Afrobeat movement.
The exhibition takes us to the Shrine, the musician's club where he invented Afrobeat. In this privileged space, you can listen to and enjoy many of the songs that are representative of this energetic and catchy genre.
A unique exhibition, from which one comes out revitalized, with the desire to dance and listen to more music! What are you waiting for to visit it?
Dates and Opening Time
From October 20th, 2022 to June 11th, 2023
Location
Philharmonie de Paris
221 Avenue Jean Jaurès
75019 Paris 19
Access
Metro line 5 "Porte de Pantin" station
Prices
Tarif moins de 16 ans: Free
Tarif 16 à 25 ans: €6
Tarif réduit (26 à 28 ans): €8
Plein tarif: €10
Official website
philharmoniedeparis.fr
