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By: Andy Gensler Ebet Roberts / Redferns G.O.A.T.The legendary Nigerian artist Fela Kuti, who Martin promoted, performing with his band Egypt 80 at New York’s Felt Forum in 1986. Sparkie Martin is a veteran independent promoter who’s worked with stone-cold legends, including James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones and Barry White. He’s also promoted shows by leading musical luminaries from Africa including Fela Kuti, Baaba Maal, Angélique Kidjo and Youssou N’Dour. Pollstar caught up with the high-energy and outspoken Martin, who resolutely bel...

⭑⭑⭑⭑ HAVING travelled to the Ivory Coast in 1981, legendary Motown producer Art Stewart created the Eboni Band, made up of Motown session players and local musicians, and recorded an extraordinary album of west African-influenced soul and funk. Amazingly, the Detroit record label gave the recording a rain check, believing US audiences weren’t ready for this music from the African diaspora. But the record did get a limited distribution in the Ivory Coast and now, lucky us, gets a full re-release. With its cacophony of voices and busy street energy, opener Sing A Happy Song has defini...