Movement of the People :: The Fela Kuti Project
13-piece Afrobeat Experience

Movement of the People performs the music and songs of the late Nigerian musician, singer, composer and political activist Fela Kuti.

As a pioneer of the popular Afrobeat sound, Fela Kuti is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

Borrowing its name from Fela's self-created political party, Movement of the People features a diverse collection of Vermont musicians. Under the direction of tenor saxophonist Zach Tonnissen, This ensemble is a virtual who's who of Vermont music with its members hailing from 15 years of Vermont music history and Vermont bands.

Movement of the People has taken Vermont by storm. From the ensemble's very first performance in September of 08 they have consistently sold out each show and the venues have been forced to turn people away at the door. Movement of the People approach each show with a dedication to the spirit of Fela's messages of democracy and freedom and commitment to the power and joy within the music. And the audiences know that and feel that.