Nigeria’s Fela Kuti was the pioneer of Afrobeat and, although he died just over 20 years ago, his influence can be heard in countless bands, including the Brooklyn-based Underground System. The band’s lead singer. Domenica Fossati. tells us about her love for Afrobeat, Fela Kuti and who she is.
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