King Sunny Ade & His African Beats, who will be in St. Louis this coming Tuesday, April 20 to perform at the Old Rock House. Since visa problems forced the band to cancel the first several dates of their tour, their St. Louis show now is the kickoff for the band’s jaunt across the United States.
Ade’s style of Nigerian juju music first gained wide popularity outside Africa in the 1980s, helping to pave the way for many other “world music” artists to enjoy commercial success outside their home countries. (For more background on Ade, check out this biography and discography.) Read More @ http://africannewslive.com/?p=3061
Posted: at 20-04-2010 11:25 PM (15 years ago) | Upcoming