Afrobeat

Nigerian Femi Kuti sings into a microphone

Femi Kuti and Made Kuti continue Afrobeat legacy in two-part album

April 12, 2021Music

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.

Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Music Heard on the Air for July 3, 2013

August 15, 2013Music Heard on Air

The AfroBeatles: John, Paul, George, Ringo and Fela

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Afrobeat from Antibalas: Lead Singer Amayo Channels Fela Kuti

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Rocket Juice and the Moon Release Self-Titled Album

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Marco Werman tells us about the debut self-titled album from the new supergroup Rocket Juice and the Moon.

Nigeria: Music in Protest, Protest in Music

August 15, 2013

Every day this week in Lagos, Seun Kuti, the son of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has joined in protests against the government’s decision to end fuel subsidies in the country […]

Senegalese Musician Cheikh LÃ´

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Marco Werman tells us about the latest release from Senegalese musician Cheikh LÃ´. The new album is called “Jamm.” It features LÃ´’s usual acoustic blend of Afrobeat, flamenco and funk.

Fela Kuti

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

The Nigerian musician, activist, and father of Afrobeat inspired a generation of artists — one of whom is choreographer Bill T. Jones. Kurt talks with Jones about his new Broadway musical ‘Fela!’ which celebrates the art and life of a music legend. (Originally aired: December 19, 2008)

Tony Allen

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Nigerian afro-beat drummer Tony Allen about his music and about the influence former bandleader Fela Kuti still has on Allen today.