Fela Kuti

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Born 15 October 1938. Died 2 August 1997.

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Biography

Fela Anikulapo Kuti (Abeokuta, Nigeria, 15 October 1938 – Lagos, Nigeria, 2 August 1997), or simply Fela was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, pioneer of Afrobeat music, human rights activist, and political maverick.

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  1. Fela Kuti: the musical

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    Jay Z and Questlove talk to 6 Music about the life story of the Afrobeat pioneer

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    Rediscovered concert recording from the king of afrobeat.

  3. Anthology 2 2010

    Review of Anthology 2

    Reviewed by Robin Denselow

    Crucial listening for any African music enthusiast.

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