By: Andy Gensler
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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 believes Africa will be the source of the “next generation of worldwide music.”
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