STC Presents
FELA!
Directed & Choreographed by Bill T. Jones Produced by Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
Sep 13 2011—Oct 09 2011
HIS STORY INSPIRED A NATION. HIS MUSIC INSPIRES THE WORLD.
FELA! is the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation. Inspired by his mother, a civil rights champion, he defied a corrupt and oppressive military government and devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity.
FELA! is a triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, featuring Fela Kuti’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony-Award® winner Bill T. Jones.