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Fowler OutSpoken Panel: Sonic Nigeria

Speakers: Tom Schnabel, Viola Galloway, Nnamdi Moweta, Ade James

Saturday, February 26, 2011
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fowler Museum Auditorium
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA 

Many consider Nigeria the heartland of West African music—Highlife, Jùjú, and Yoruba dance music are just a few of the popular styles that developed in the country. The music of Cuba, Haiti, Brazil, and New Orleans owe a huge debt to the traditions of West and Central Africa. 

Join KCRW’s Tom Schnabel for a conversation (plus plenty of great sample tracks!) exploring the contemporary face of Nigerian music, its complex roots and international acclaim.  Schnabel is joined by Viola Galloway of Amoeba Records, KPFK DJ Nnamdi Moweta, and DJ and music producer Ade James.

http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/events/fowler-outspoken-panel-sonic-nigeria

 

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Special Instructions

The Fowler Museum is located on the north end of campus (enter Sunset Blvd. and Westwood Plaza). Pay-by-space parking is available in lot 4. For campus map, directions, transportation options to UCLA, visit www.ucla.edu/map.

For more information please contact

Fowler Museum UCLA
Tel: 310-825-8655
www.fowler.ucla.edu/events/fowler-outspoken-panel-sonic-nigeria

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Sponsor(s): African Studies Center, Fowler Museum at UCLA

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