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Rich Medina, the DJ/Producer and mastermind
behind successful recurrent parties Little Ricky's Rib Shack
(Wednesdays at APT) and AfroDisco (SOB's, Winter Music Conference
2007), returns to SOB's to revive one of the most legendary
and beloved dance functions of the decade, Jump N' Funk. As
America’s very first and most consistent DJ/Club event
dedicated to the timeless music and social contributions of
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Jump N' Funk became a staple of New York
City nightlife from 2001-2007, but eventually disbanded when
Rich Medina's partners went on to pursue other endevors, one
of which was "The Fela Project", an art exhibit at
the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York.
More than a year after dissolution of Jump N' Funk, Rich Medina, one of the main
progenitors of Afro House and global dance, returns to SOB's to bring the party
back to life. Part of a 3-part mini-tour hitting Philadelphia, New York and DC,
Jump N' Funk's New York rebirth takes place on Thursday October 16th, fittingly
the day after the birthday of the party's inspiration, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Joining
Rich Medina in the celebration is the Zozo Afrobeat Band, a group that honors
Fela's legacy and truly keeps the Afrobeat fires burning. A 13-piece ensemble
from New York City, Zozo Afrobeat features musicians from around the world and
is led by African music luminary Kaleta. Born in the Republic of Benin and raised
in Nigeria, Kaleta grew up recording and performing with legendary Nigerian musicians
Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti and King Sunny Ade, Shina Peters.
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