Pass the word onto our African friends and "world" music lovers in West Philly...
"If you see King Sunny, you know you're going to dance all night long" - Trey Anastasio of Phish Next Saturday night, March 26th, Philadelphia will be home to a historic concert event when King Sunny Ade, known as the Minister of Enjoyment in Nigeria, shares the stage with fellow Nigerian Prince Obi Osadebe for an all night throwdown, African style. Ade is the reigning king of juju, the traditional party sound of his tribe, the Yoruba. Osadebe, son of Chief Stephen Osadebe, is the heir to the throne of highlife, which is the music of his tribe, the Igbo. Both juju and highlife are party music and lead to the irresistible urge to shake it. The trick is, the Igbo and the Yoruba have had a bloody history, enduring years of civil war, and this tour is the first time that such prominent juju and highlife figures have ever performed together, anywhere in the world. This event will take place in the ballroom of the beautiful Legendary Blue Horizon near Temple University and next door to the Freedom Theater. You will enjoy a unique opportunity to experience a real Nigerian night party. The show will start at 10 PM and will continue until 3 AM complete with on stage tipping called "spraying" and traditional "praise singing" of the tipper. Most venues are not equipped to accommodate audience participation of this level, but the Blue Horizon is a most accommodating host. The Blue Horizon, noted as a historic arena for local, regional, and national boxing events, also has a large ballroom, beautifully designed with ornate balconies and cathedral style ceilings. We are excited to feature this historic Philadelphia site as a unique venue for a unique event. The Blue Horizon's staff provides extensive professional security and convenient parking in their own private lot adjacent to the venue. Free on-street parking may also be available. To learn more about the tour and for tickets, visit http://www.ksa2005.com Remaining tickets will be available at the door the night of the event. A Royal Night Party Celebration King Sunny Ade & Prince Obi Osadebe Saturday, March 26th Doors @ 9pm / Showtime @ 10pm The Blue Horizon 1314 North Broad Street Philadelphia (215) 763-0500 $29.95 / 21+ *** LISTEN TO WHAT 1340-AM on Tuesday night at 10pm to hear a live interview with King Sunny Ade and friends *** ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________ ------ End of Forwarded Message ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
