UPR!SE is a blog dedicated to The Shrine's Patron Saint and inspiration, Fela Anikulpo Kuti.

The blog focuses on music, fashion, art, design, politics and culture. It is a celebration of trailblazing souls who rise up without compromise.

THE SHRINE, CHICAGO

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

NINA SIMONE: THE HIGH PRIESTESS OF SOUL LIVE IN '69

 Wandering around the internet, we came upon this amazing footage of Nina Simone live in 1969. "Save Me" (Aretha Franklin) has always been a favorite, and this live version is absolutely smoking!
Quite a bit of footage here.... Dig. Wow!


NINA SIMONE: DEEP SOUL GODDESS



 





YASIIN BEY + HYPNOTIC BRASS + FELA!

 Felabration 2012 went off! Hypnotic Brass Ensemble were joined by Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def) on stage. The results were incendiary! Check the footage. Yeah yeah! We love Yassin Bey! We love Hypnotic Brass! We Love Fela Kuti. The Shrine Loves Chicago and the world.

Yasiin Bey + Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Water No Get Enemy / New World Water from Jamaar J on Vimeo.