EXTENSIVE NORTH AMERICAN SUMMER TOUR BEGINS IN JUNE

Femi Kuti

On June 3 in New York City, Afrobeat pioneer Femi Kuti, backed by his
band the Positive Force, will begin a 24-date summer tour spanning North
America, including several shows opening for the Dave Matthews Band, a
headline appearance at the Hollywood Bowl and performances at the Bonnaroo,
Montreal Jazz and Rothbury Music festivals. Kuti’s performances will
feature material from his first studio album of new material in seven years,
the acclaimed Day By Day.

Femi is ready to bring his new material from Day By Day to the many cities
comprising the summer tour. It’s easy to hear that the long respite has
inspired him. He is upbeat, enthusiastic and raring to hit the road again,
in spite of how much has changed since he began his hiatus. “Everybody is
back in training now,” he says. “We have to re-establish my music. We have
to come out and play it live, because the record industry is in such a bad
shape, we are all suffering.”

“Luckily,” he laughs, “the African man is used to suffering.”

Check out JamBase’s 2008 interview with Femi Kuti here.

Femi Kuti U.S. Tour Dates:

* Supporting Dave Matthews Band