Calling on his late father Fela Kuti’s pioneering work, Femi Kuti continues to push the boundaries of Afrobeat with his band, the Positive Force. The Nigerian group’s pulsating, horn-laden music spotlights complex global issues, such as economic disparity, government corruption and war. But through effervescent instrumentation and performance, the large-scale ensemble demonstrates that, even in the face of unspeakable torment and hardship, people have the power to make change. In 2018, the group returned with One People One World, its first record in more than five years. Check out Femi Kuti & the Positive Force on Wednesday, July 25, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. Jupiter & Okwess open.

Price: $30/33