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Hace 2 días · Follow. Rikki Stein, best known for managing Afrobeats progenitor Fela Kuti, has released his memoir titled Moving Music . Rikki Stein. Published on 4 June by Wordville, the memoir explores his six-decade career, providing insights into his experiences with music legends like Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, The Animals, Bobi Wine and The Grateful Dead.
Hace 5 días · Fela Kuti created Afrobeat Music out of a fusion of Yoruba traditional rhythms, jazz, highlife, funk, and calypso, which produced a highly danceable and unique music genre. Today, Afrobeat has laid the foundation of modern Afrobeats , which spawned and inspired world-class artists such as Burna Boy , Tiwa Savage , Wizkid and Davido .
Hace 3 días · At the tender age of 14, Seun Kuti assumed leadership of Fela's longest-running band, Egypt 80, following the passing of the 'Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense” activist in 1997.
Hace 1 día · This time saw the emergence of seminal artists like Fela Kuti, William Onyeabor and Celestine Ukwu, as well as unique styles of Igbo highlife and Fuji music. With a wealth of prolific artists arising from Nigeria during the 1970s and 1980s, it was easy for certain figures to fall through the cracks.
Hace 2 días · One such artist is Femi Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Kuti, who has continued the legacy of Afrobeat, blending traditional Yoruba music with elements of jazz and funk. Femi Kuti’s chart-topping hits like One People One World and Africa Wears a Smile merge African rhythms with modern jazz elements.
Hace 1 día · 2. Femi Kuti: The Definitive Guide (2004) This documentary chronicles the life and career of Femi Kuti, son of Fela Kuti, showcasing his musical journey and the cultural context in which his music was made. Directed by Jürgen Schadeberg, the film offers an intimate look at Femi's journey, showcasing his rise in the music world, his efforts to uphold and expand his father's legacy, and his ...
Hace 4 días · Afrobeat legend Seun Kuti, son of the late Fela Kuti, has announced the upcoming release of his new album with rock icon Lenny Kravitz serving as executive producer. The album, set to drop on October 4th, 2024, promises to be a thrilling fusion of Afrobeat, rock and soul, with Seun Kuti's signature socially conscious lyrics and infectious grooves.
