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Photos: Chop and Quench performs Fela Kuti’s ’69 Los Angeles Sessions’

Sahr Ngaujah, right, with background singers at the California Plaza on Friday.

Sahr Ngaujah, right, with background singers at the California Plaza on Friday.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

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Scenes from Chop and Quench’s live performance of Fela Kuti’s “69 Los Angeles Sessions.”

Chop and Quench performs Fela Kuti's '69 Los Angeles Sessions'

A wide shot of the stage. Chop and Quench is made up of members from the cast and band of the musical “FELA!” based on the life of late Nigerian composer and activist Fela Kuti.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Chop and Quench performs Fela Kuti's '69 Los Angeles Sessions'

Sahr Ngaujah, nominated for a Tony Award for his work in “FELA!” performs.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Chop and Quench performs Fela Kuti's '69 Los Angeles Sessions'

Chop and Quench at the California Plaza.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Chop and Quench performs Fela Kuti's '69 Los Angeles Sessions'

Chop and Quench performed Fela Kuti’s influential “69 Los Angeles sessions” in its entirety.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

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