Podcast Episode Summary
On this week's episode of The Shrine, DJ 4th Wurld continues the multi-part series devoted to honoring the legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Kalakuta Republic.
4th Wurld continues the series via an interview with the "Queen of Afrobeat," Sandra Izsadore and the only melanated theater manager on Broadway, Jelani Bellamy. Sandra and Jelani discuss the impact that the musical Fela! is having on broadway; they give their views on the Tony Awards and what they feel was a sabotage of the awards; and they share their individual views regarding Stephen Hendel, the executive producer of Fela! on Broadway. Sandra Izsadore also discusses her forthcoming album soon to be released with such songs as "Nigeria" and "Healthcare for Profit." Hear her music at www.sandraizsadore.podomatic.com.
The second half of the program profiles Stephen Hendel himself by way of a one on one conversation between himself and 4th Wurld. Mr. Hendel discusses how he first learnt of Fela and why he decided to produce the musical. He too shares his views on the Tony Awards' outcome. 4th Wurld also addresses Mr. Hendel's history as a former commodities executive at Goldman Sachs, along with his current position as the Marketing Director for Hess Energy Trading Company, LLC, and how some view this as a conflict of interest to what Fela stood for.
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