After a year of non-stop touring and festival performances, The Strides expand their group for an electrifying night of Afrobeat as they pay homage to the legendary Fela Kuti. Come and witness this worldwide resurgence in Fela’s music – from the streets of Lagos, to the new broadway hit ‘Fela’, and now to Sydney’s Basement. Prepare to hit the dancefloor in what will be one of the year’s most unforgettable nights!

The Strides and Special Guests Vocalists pay homage to the father of Afrobeat, the Nigerian singer, saxophonist and political activist, Fela Kuti. With his infectious mix of african dance music and James Brown style funk, the music will have you dancing from the first down beat.

The Strides recent album ‘Reclamation’ has seen them carve out new audiences around the country with their 2011 ‘Reclamation’ National Tour, as well wide acclaim and exposure on the European Roots music scene with a signing to Record Kicks. This night will bring their characteristic sound of powerfully melodic horns, driving bass lines and the authentic vocal stylings of Barbados’ Ras Roni and Fijian MC Lil G-zeus.

Special guests will include hand-picked vocalists and MCs from Sydney’s diverse musical scene – Soul Divas, African singers, Hip-Hop MC,s and of course one secret afro guest.

Tickets: $22 + booking fee.
$25 on the door if available.
Tix available from
http://admin.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=57722&skin=
www.thebasement.com.au
or phone (02) 9251 2797

DOORS OPEN AT 7.30PM
MUSIC STARTS AROUND 9.15PM

www.thestridesband.com