The youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, singer Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 announced Tuesday their long-awaited 2024 North American tour, presented by Django Music.
The band’s last tour was in 2022 to promote the “African Dreams” EP with Black Thought.
This EP includes live recordings from Clout Studios, the Night Dreamer direct-to-disc sessions and other music.
Seun and his band also recently appeared on Janelle Monae’s song “Float,” released in February 2023.
The Egypt 80 is Seun’s father’s former band. Fela died in 1997 and 14-year-old Seun took over leadership of Egypt 80.
In 2008, the band released an album called Many Things. This was the first album released under the name Seun Kuti & Egypt 80.
The singer said the tour promises to captivate audiences with his infectious energy and renowned stage presence.
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The tour begins June 14 in San Diego (Music Box) and ends June 16 in Los Angeles (Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival). Seun will join the iconic Soul Rebels as a guest.
Additionally, on July 17 in Toronto (Budweiser Stage) and July 22 in Cuyahoga Falls (Blossom Music Center), Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 will make special appearances opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Their concerts in Brooklyn, New York and Chicago will be free.
This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the magic of Seun Kuti live in concert, bringing his electrifying energy and timeless rhythms to stages across North America.
Tour dates
See them live in these cities:
Burlington, VT – Burlington Discover Jazz Festival- June 8
Portland, ME – Portland House of Music – June 9
Pembroke, MA – Soundcheck Studios- June 11
Bridgeport, CT – Park City Music Hall- June 12
San Diego, CA – Music Box*- June 14
Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival*-June 16
North Adams, MA – Mass – July 12
Brooklyn, NY – Bric Celebrate Brooklyn- July 13
Chicago, IL – Summer Music Series at Millennium Park – July 15
Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage – July 17
San Francisco, CA – SFJAZZ Center Minero Auditorium – July 18
San Francisco, CA – SFJAZZ Center Minero Auditorium – July 19
Denver, CO – Levitt Pavillion – July 20
Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center – July 22
Detroit, MI – The Shelter- July 23
Kalamazoo, MI – Bell’s Eccentric Cafe- July 24
Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line-July 26
Nelsonville, OH – Nelsonville Music Festival – July 28