Africa-O-Ye! on 01/10/13

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Thu, 01/10/2013 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Nigeria 70: Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The best for last....

This, the third of three shows devoted to 1970s Nigeria and the advent of Afrobeat sums it all up: FELA.

One of the most iconic musical figures of the late 20th century, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Afrika 70's soul-jazz-R&B infused highlife, propelled by Yoruba rhythms layered with Afro-Cuban cláve and a deep funk groove carrying the message of an anti-colonial, Pan-African, anti-corrupt-global-corporate world view has become an enduring legacy, inspiring generations of musicians, listeners, and activists world-wide.

this week's host: Andy Hosch

note: I had planned to air an hour-long audio documentary "Nigeria 70", produced, recorded, and editied by Sue Bowerman for the Strut Records compilation of the same name, but instead will upload the documentary to kboo.fm/africaOYe. You ought to be able to download or listen there.

Episode Playlist

  • Time
    2:04
    Artist
    Fela Kuti
    Song
    Opposite People
    Album
    Opposite People / Sorrow Tears and Blood
    Label
    Wrasse Records
  • Time
    2:45
    Artist
    Fela Kuti
    Song
    ZOMBIE
    Album
    Zombie
    Label
    Knitting Factory
  • Time
    2:57
    Artist
    Fela Kuti
    Song
    Sorrow Tears And Blood
    Album
    Opposite People / Sorrow Tears and Blood
    Label
    Wrasse Records
  • Time
    3:10
    Artist
    Fela Kuti
    Song
    No Agreement
    Album
    No Agreement / Shuffering & Shmiling
    Label
    Knitting Factory Records
  • Time
    3:26
    Artist
    Fela Kuti
    Song
    Shuffering & Shmiling
    Album
    No Agreement / Shuffering & Shmiling
    Label
    Knitting Factory Records
  • Time
    3:26
    Artist
    Fela Kuti
    Song
    Shuffering & Shmiling
    Album
    No Agreement / Shuffering & Shmiling
    Label
    Knitting Factory Records
  • Time
    3:46
    Artist
    Fela Kuti
    Song
    Gentleman
    Album
    Confusion / Gentleman
    Label
    Wrasse Records

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