Fela Kuti
Femi Kuti and Made Kuti continue Afrobeat legacy in two-part album
The roots of Afrobeat — not to be confused with the more pop-oriented Afrobeats, which has exploded in popularity in recent years — is socially conscious music, according to Made Kuti, Fela Kuti's grandson.
Here's how these musicians balance free speech and being respectful of their public
Femi Kuti recalls his father's legacy of activism and creativity
Music heard on the air for March 21, 2014
Here's the music you should have heard in 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, PRI's The World is offering the favorite music picks of the year from our DJs around the globe.
Afrobeat from Antibalas: Lead Singer Amayo Channels Fela Kuti
The New York Afrobeat band Antibalas have just come out with their latest release. And it's chock-a-block with the spirit and sound of Fela Kuti.
Musician Seun Kuti Protests Against Fuel Price Rise in Nigeria
Seun Kuti, son of Nigeria's legendary musician Fela Kuti has emerged as one of the protest leaders in Nigeria.
'Fela!' The latest work of choreographer Bill T. Jones nominated for 11 Tonys
Nominations for theater's Tony awards have been announced, and 'Fela!' has earned eleven. It's a depiction of the life of Nigerian composer and political activist Fela Kuti.
Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti
Seun Kuti is leader of his band, Egypt 80 -- their new CD, called "Seun Kuti & Fela's Egypt 80," is Seun's first collection of original songs.
Global Hit - Les Amazones de Guinee
The women soldiers in Guinea's military band play a different sort of martial music. Marco Werman introduces us to Les Amazones de Guinee.