New Oregon Zoo Concerts Announced: Femi Kuti & Cindy Lauper
June 4, 2010 — PDXPIPELINEWow. Cindy Lauper…really? “Memphis Blues”? What? Anyway, she is coming to the zoo this summer. And Fela Femi**, that should be a great show and party…and maybe even see Samson there.
Related: 2010 Oregon Zoo Summer Concert Series Announced
From Oregon Zoo:
FEMI KUTI & THE POSITIVE FORCE
JUL 2
$17 Buy tickets
Femi Kuti, the oldest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, home base for his father's powerful blend of funk, jazz and heavy percussion. While a natural heir to his father's musical legacy, he also draws on elements of dance music and hip-hop — collaborating with the likes of he has Macy Gray, Mos Def and Common — to create a modern Afrobeat style entirely his own. He's always sold out in the past, so get your tickets FAST.
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