Invitation to Nigerian Afrobeat Meets SA House

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[www.musicinafrica.net] Hello SDC DIGITAL,   On 3 November 2017 the Music In Africa Foundation in partnership with Goethe-Institut, Siemens Stiftung and the Keleketla Library will hold a public lecture and a performance on Nigerian Afrobeat and SA house music – two genres that continue to dominate Africa’s biggest music industries. If you are going to be in Johannesburg on 3 November 2017, we would be glad to have you at this event. The event will feature legendary Nigerian Afrobeat musician Dele Sosimi and multi-award winning South African dance duo Black Motion. Sosimi will open the event with an informative and interactive lecture on Afrobeat, leading to eclectic live performances and collaborations with Black Motion and other guest performers (to be announced in the next few weeks). Dele Sosimi With an illustrious career spanning more than 30 years, Sosimi is undoubtedly one of the most prolific musicians in Nigeria. He was part of Fela Kuti's Egypt 80 band (1979–86) and later played with Fela's son Femi Kuti between 1986 and 1994. His teachings on the genre have been well received internationally, notably in London where he is a visiting lecturer at the London Metropolitan University. In 2010, he was appointed Afrobeat music consultant for the London production of Fela! which was staged at the London National Theatre. He is also no stranger to South African house music fans – his song 'Too Much Information' was a hit here in 2016. Black Motion Known for their percussion-driven electronic dance music and spirited live performances, Black Motion will showcase SA house music and perform a few songs with Dele Sosimi. Formed in early 2010 by Robert Mahosana (DJ Murda) and percussionist Thabo 'Smol' Mabogwane, Black Motion quickly shot to fame with a string of hits that have made the outfit a household name across southern Africa. This event is free of charge. Venue: King Kong (6 Verwey street, Troyeville, Johannesburg) Time: 6:30pm till midnight. RSVP: Please note that space is limited. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to projects@musicinafrica.net by 25 October 2017. We look forward to seeing you soon.   Regards The Directorate - Music In Africa Foundation

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