Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 perform at downtown L.A.’s California Plaza on Friday evening as part of the ongoing Grand Performances concert series. “From Africa With Fury: Rise” is Seun’s new album release. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
Olumuyiwa Emmanuel Kunniji, center, plays trumpet amid the downtown Los Angeles buildings while performing with Seun Kuti and Egypt 80. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
Seun became the frontman for Egypt 80 after his father, famed African artist Fela Kuti, died in 1997. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
Okon Iyamba, who plays a traditional African shekere, performs with Seun Kuti and Egypt 80. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
A backup vocalist and dancer performs with Seun Kuti and Egypt 80. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
The horns blare as Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 perform. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
