quickcrit - music reviews

I should start off by saying that I danced the entire show and that was after a long day that started with a West-East redeye, included a BBQ festival, three DC gogo bands (check out Mambo Sauce's "Welcome To DC"), plenty of beer, and a stop at a bar for a coffee, a water and two shots of Jamison. Following in his father's famous footsteps, Femi Kuti led the crowd through a boisterous set funky afrobeat. Although I was kind surprised I was still standing, I was swept up by the stage full of dancers, percussionists and horn players. However, for most of the show DC was it usual rigid self. Never known for its liveliness, it was still surprising how long the diverse crowd could resist the seductive shake of international dance music. As great as the performance was, the show fizzled out at the end as Femi rambled on about the virtues of tantric sex. Still a must see if you get the chance.