Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra + DJ Irfan Rainy August 25, 2012

Dele Sosimi was musical director of the critically acclaimed Fela! at the National Theatre, and Band on the Wall is thrilled to announce that he'll be performing here with his very own Afrobeat Orchestra as part of We Face Forward.

Dele rose to prominence as musical director of Fela Kuti's 30-piece band. Whilst at the helm he hatched a plan for a new sound, featuring shorter songs and tighter arrangements with Fela’s son Femi Kuti. The result was the band Positive Force, with whom he toured for a decade. Following the performance, Irfan Rainy will be on the decks for a special DJ set 'til late.

Part of We Face Forward season of contemporary art and music from West Africa. We Face Forward is part of the London 2012 Festival.

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