DJ Jazzy Jeff live at The Shrine on March 7th 2013

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Heineken & WGCI present the magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff.

General Admission & VIP.

Doors open 8pm.

Ages 21+


Bio - DJ “Jazzy Jeff” Townes was born in West Philadelphia and developed a love of music at an early age. Jeff was just 10 years old when he started spinning records at parties using his family’s basement as a training ground for his expert mixing. Since 1985, DJ Jazzy Jeff has wowed us with his flawless turntable skills, innovative production and musical versatility. From the success of “DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince” with partner Will Smith, to the critical acclaim of his production company “A Touch of Jazz”, Jeff proved time and time again that he would always be a force to be reckoned with. And he continues to represent with his solo projects, collaborations, mixtapes and live shows. His love of music shines through in everything he does. Over the course of his career, DJ Jazzy Jeff has achieved many accomplishments including a DMC Championship and multiple GRAMMY and American Music Awards and nominations. But he is a humble man who is still doing it as his 2002 hit said: “For Da Love of Da Game.”

Fela...the Movie?

In 2010, Fela! took Broadway by storm with the unforgettable story and music of political activist/father of Afrobeat Fela Kuti. With Will Smith and Jay-Z on the production end, the monster musical easily scooped up 3 Tony awards and created an entire new generation of Fela fans worldwide. Now, the buzz in the streets is that the play will soon light up the silver screen in a film adaptation.



The gossip comes off the heels of news that Will Smith and Jay-Z will be teaming up again for a modern remake of the 1982 family movie Annie, starring Smith’s daughter, Willow. Annie apparently won’t be the last Broadway-to-film venture for Jigga man and Smith this year. The Fela film is rumored to be directed by Steve McQueen and Biyi Bandele, and to star British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor (Salt, 2012).

So will die hard Fela Kuti fans Mos Def, Common, and Talib Kweli contribute their passions to the film’s soundtrack? I sure hope so. Either way, the Shrine family is positively stoked about the project. We’ll post more details as they come. In the meantime, cop your tickets to the Talib Kweli show this Friday, February 2nd, 2011 to hear music from one of the countless musicians inspired by the legend that is Fela Kuti.

For more info on this story, click here: http://questionmarkmag.com/2010/06/hollywood-working-on-fela-kuti-movie-after-the-succesful-fela-broadway/

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