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Apr 11, 2025Apr 11, 2025 from 7:00pm–8:00pm

Jump N Funk - Blacktronika

Jump N Funk - Blacktronika

Jump N Funk is an immersive multimedia experience honoring the sonic legacy of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer and activist, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti. This celebration captures the essence of Fela’s groundbreaking fusion of traditional Nigerian rhythms and American Funk, a sound that continues to resonate globally across generations.

Since 2001, international DJ, producer, and scholar Rich Medina has served as the main conduit for connecting this rich Pan-African sound to dance floors worldwide. His passion and expertise have kept Fela’s legacy alive, bringing the Afrobeat movement into new cultural spaces.

This San Diego debut is presented in partnership with Professor King Britt through his Blacktronika course at UC San Diego, which honors the contributions of innovators of color in electronic and dance music. This collaboration creates a powerful bridge between history, education, and dance floor energy, celebrating Fela’s enduring influence on global music culture.

DJ’s:

Rich Medina

King Britt

Visual: Visualeyz

Date and Time

Apr 11, 2025Apr 11, 2025 from 7:00pm–8:00pm

Location

Conrad Prebys Music Center, Experimental Theater

Event Registration

Registration for this event is required. Visit the registration page for details.

Event Fee

FREE

Contact

Natalie Calderon-Hansen    mus-publicity@ucsd.edu

Audience

Faculty, Staff, Students, The General Public, Alumni, Parents and Family

Event Host

UC San Diego Art Power and UC San Diego Department of Music

Event Category

Concerts, Performances and Exhibitions