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18 de abr. de 2024 · My Lady Frustration introduced the world to the genre we all love today; Afrobeat. It was the first African tune Fela had written and was recorded for The ’69 Los Angeles Sessions while he was living in Hollywood.
8 de may. de 2024 · Fela Kuti (born October 15, 1938, Abeokuta, Nigeria—died August 2, 1997, Lagos) was a Nigerian musician and activist who launched a modern style of music called Afro-beat, which fused American blues, jazz, and funk with traditional Yoruba music.
Hace 3 días · In 1969, Fela brought Koola Lobitos to Los Angeles to tour and record. They toured America for about eight months using Los Angeles as a home base. It was while in L.A. that Fela hooked up with a friend, Sandra Isidore, who introduced him to the writings and politics of Malcolm X, Eldridge Cleaver (and by extension the Black Panthers ...
24 de abr. de 2024 · CD Thirteen: Koola Lobitos 64-68 / The '69 Los Angeles Sessions 13-1 Highlife Time 5:23 13-2 Omuti Tide 3:51 13-3 Ololufe Mi 5:18 13-4 Wadele Wa Rohin 4:07 13-5 Laise Lairo 4:14 13-6 Wayo 4:43 13-7 My Lady Frustration 7:01 13-8 Viva Nigeria 3:47 13-9 Obe 3:13
8 de may. de 2024 · Tracks: Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense (instrumental), Look and Laugh (vocal), Look and Laugh (instrumental) Buy on Amazon. Filed under: Fela Kuti. Albums. Music. Fact-checked by: Coley Reed. Over 200 music fans have voted on the 50+ albums on Best Fela Kuti Albums of All Time. Current Top 3: Kalakuta Show, Expensive Shit, Zombie.
17 de abr. de 2024 · Beasts of no nation occupies an awkward place, while classics Zombie, Roforofo Fight, came before, there’s a certain cult longevity to Beasts of no Nation. Starting off with the artwork, with its problematic depiction of the Iron Lady, Reagan and an assortment of leaders, you’re in for a treat. The album opens up with a dizzardly bassline ...
8 de may. de 2024 · Song of the Day: Fela Kuti, “Opposite People”. by Matt Micucci. Fela Kuti was a major pioneer of the Afrobeat genre – an energetic style of music blending jazz and funk with traditional African rhythms – which he often used to deliver his provocative and powerful sociopolitical lyrics. This made him a hero to the poor and an enemy to ...
