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.
A brilliant new collection of songs titled “Nigeria Special: Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Nigerian Blues 1970-76” shows that there is much more to Nigerian music than the late Fela Kuti.
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for June 19, 2013 by the following artists: Salif Keita, Jamshied Sharifi, Mocean Worker, Toubab Krewe, Bombino, Fela Kuti.
Remembering Nigerian Musician Fatai Rolling Dollar
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for May 16, 2013 by the following artists: Abegaz & Jorg, Rouge,Fela Kuti, Toubab Krewe, Imperial Tiger Orchestra.
The AfroBeatles: John, Paul, George, Ringo and Fela
Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ releasing their first single, “Love Me Do.” So Thursday, we introduce you to the music of The AfroBeatles. It’s a mash-up of Beatles tunes with Fela Kuti’s afrobeat music.
