Photos: 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)

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

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

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