Local Vermont band Movement of the People summons its existence from the great Fela Kuti, performing the Nigerian afrobeat pioneer’s music. Movement of the People is a vibrant bunch of characters that don’t quite make sense, visually, when put together. That’s the point though, right? – because they channel Fela with an impressionable amount of energy, each unique but powerful within their unity. They truly represent “the people”, though at times rub off a bit odd. Movement of the People is a hilarious, fun band to watch in action, and they’re grasp on Kuti’s sound is admirable. Tight, loud, down-low afrobeat – now that’s the stuff. Check out a clip of them performing at Manifestivus:
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