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02 August 2017
The 10 Best Fela Kuti Songs
Veteran DJ Rich Medina, who introduced an American generation to Afrobeat, ranks the 10 best Fela Kuti songs.
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11 July 2016
In Photos: Afro-Latino Fest NYC Brings Bulla, Love and Healing to Brooklyn
Check out Okayafrica's photo round up and recap of the fun that was at Afro-Latino Fest NYC in Brooklyn's Restoration Plaza.
Events
10 May 2016
Harlem’s Sweet Spot Festival With Okayafrica Electrafrique ft. DJ Underdog & Native Sun Plus Rich Medina!
Join Okayafrica at the fifth-year anniversary of Harlem’s Sweet Spot Festival with Rich Medina, DJ Underdog, Native Sun and more.
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02 February 2016
Usher, The Roots, Future, Leon Bridges, Blood Orange, Jidenna, Ibeyi & More Playing Roots Picnic 2016
The 9th annual Roots Picnic returns to Philly this summer, watch Broad City's Ilana and Abbi introduce this year's amazing lineup.
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15 October 2015
Questlove, Erykah Badu, Ziggy Marley, Talib Kweli, Black Thought & Rich Medina Curate A Fela Kuti Playlist
Okayplayer, Okayafrica & Fela.net present a TIDAL Fela Kuti playlist from Questlove, Erykah Badu, Ziggy Marley, Talib Kweli & more.
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09 October 2014
'DC Afrobeat Arts Festival: Fela!' With Rich Medina & DJ Underdog
Okayafrica's DJ Underdog presents 'DC Afrobeat Arts Festival: Fela!,' an all-night music/arts/dance celebration of Fela Kuti's 76th birthday.
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02 October 2014
BRIC's FELA FROLIC: Rich Medina's Jump N Funk' Dance Party + 'Finding Fela' Screening
Join us for BRIC FELA FROLIC, featuring Rich Medina's Jump N Funk party, plus a special screening of 'Finding Fela.'
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22 August 2014
Seun Kuti Live At Philly's Union Transfer w/ Rich Medina
Catch Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 live with Rich Medina at Philadelphia's Union Transfer.
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15 July 2014
Rich Medina's 'Afrobeat Since 1969: Created By Tony Allen' Mix
Download Rich Medina's hour-long 'Afrobeat Since 1969: Created by Tony Allen" mixtape.
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23 May 2014
Win Tickets to Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 w/ Rich Medina Live In NYC!
Okayafrica ticket giveaway to Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 live at The Highline Ballroom in NYC on Tuesday June 10th
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25 March 2014
Okayafrica Heads To Miami For WMC With Rich Medina & King Britt!
Okayafrica and Fusicology present a celebration of music of the diaspora at Miami's WMC 2014 with Rich Medina and King Britt.
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25 September 2013
Exclusive: Rich Medina Talks Most Influential Records
Interview: Rich Medina on the 11 albums most influential to him, including records by Fela Kuti, Afrika Bambaataa, James Brown and Paul Simon.
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