Arts Fuse writers finish their countdown of great music celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This month’s triumphant list includes John Lennon, Cat Stevens, Fela Kuti, Laura Nyro, Judee Sill, and Lou Harrison.
Fela Kuti
Film Review: The Political Musician-Rebel Fela Kuti, the Master Blaster of Nigeria, Gets a Satisfying Bio Treatment in “Finding Fela”
Because it includes so many images from all parts of his life, Finding Fela may offer the finest tribute to the star’s determination and defiance though the way his face and body look as time goes on.
Coming Attractions in Jazz: June 2010
By J. R. Carroll June brings a cupful of world jazz. [Updated: See Mose Allison item below] Photo by Daniel Sheehan While the eyes of the sporting world may be on the stadiums of South Africa, there will be plenty of international flavor here in New England this month. Brazilian born but now Seattle-based, pianist/composer/arranger […]