It’s Fela Kuti’s birthday on October 15th, and parties celebrating the Nigerian revolutionary and master of Afrobeat are popping up across the country. With at least 12 Felabrations in the US alone (and more across Europe and Africa), it’s clear that the Fela Kuti revival is here to stay. Check the dates listed below to see where you can Felabrate and for full details, Click Here

10.13.10 – The Shrine – Chicago, IL
10.13.10 – Recess at Somar Bar & Lounge – Oakland, CA
10.14.10 – (Le) Poisson Rouge – New York, NY
10.14.10 – Yoruba Dance Sessions – Oakland, CA
10.14.10 – Afro Funke @ Zanzibar – Los Angeles, CA
10.15.10 – Red 7 – Austin, TX
10.15.10 – Cedar Cultural Center – Minneapolis, MN
10.16.10 – 595 North Event Venue – Atlanta, GA
10.21.10 – Shrine World Music Venue – New York, NY
10.23.10 – Malverde – Austin, TX
10.25.10 – The Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY
10.28.10 – Bossa Lounge – Washington, D.C.
10.28.10 – MilkyWay at the Brewery – Boston, MA
10.29.10 – Mcneil’s Brewpub – Brattleboro, VT
10.29.10 – Worldbeat Cultural Center – San Diego, CA