Big Band Afrobeat to Afrobeats: Ulysses Owens Jr. With Michael Olatuja

Upcoming Shows

  • Friday, March 6 at 7:00 PM
    Jazz at Lincoln Center Tickets
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    Broadway at 60th Street New York, NY 10019
    Backed by a full big band, drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. and British-Nigerian bassist Michael Olatuja present a unique concert taking the audience through the evolution of Afrobeat— a genre of West African acoustic music made famous by Fela Kuti— to today’s popular music of West Africa, Afrobeats, a more electrified sound pulling inspiration from Afrobeat. With their innovative approach and high-octane energy, they’ll take you on a thrilling musical journey through the music’s infectious grooves, all set against the stunning backdrop of nighttime Manhattan. Generous support for Big Band Afrobeat is provided by Jacqueline L. Bradley and Clarence Otis.
  • Friday, March 6 at 9:00 PM
    Jazz at Lincoln Center Tickets
    [Details]
    Broadway at 60th Street New York, NY 10019
    Backed by a full big band, drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. and British-Nigerian bassist Michael Olatuja present a unique concert taking the audience through the evolution of Afrobeat— a genre of West African acoustic music made famous by Fela Kuti— to today’s popular music of West Africa, Afrobeats, a more electrified sound pulling inspiration from Afrobeat. With their innovative approach and high-octane energy, they’ll take you on a thrilling musical journey through the music’s infectious grooves, all set against the stunning backdrop of nighttime Manhattan. Generous support for Big Band Afrobeat is provided by Jacqueline L. Bradley and Clarence Otis.
  • Saturday, March 7 at 4:30 PM
    Jazz at Lincoln Center Tickets
    [Details]
    Broadway at 60th Street New York, NY 10019
    Backed by a full big band, drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. and British-Nigerian bassist Michael Olatuja present a unique concert taking the audience through the evolution of Afrobeat— a genre of West African acoustic music made famous by Fela Kuti— to today’s popular music of West Africa, Afrobeats, a more electrified sound pulling inspiration from Afrobeat. With their innovative approach and high-octane energy, they’ll take you on a thrilling musical journey through the music’s infectious grooves, all set against the stunning backdrop of nighttime Manhattan. Generous support for Big Band Afrobeat is provided by Jacqueline L. Bradley and Clarence Otis.
  • Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 PM
    Jazz at Lincoln Center Tickets
    [Details]
    Broadway at 60th Street New York, NY 10019
    Backed by a full big band, drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. and British-Nigerian bassist Michael Olatuja present a unique concert taking the audience through the evolution of Afrobeat— a genre of West African acoustic music made famous by Fela Kuti— to today’s popular music of West Africa, Afrobeats, a more electrified sound pulling inspiration from Afrobeat. With their innovative approach and high-octane energy, they’ll take you on a thrilling musical journey through the music’s infectious grooves, all set against the stunning backdrop of nighttime Manhattan. Generous support for Big Band Afrobeat is provided by Jacqueline L. Bradley and Clarence Otis.

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