The first set of Fela Kuti re-issues are now available
The "Chop 'N Quench" batch, 6 CDs containing 9 albums total, represents the earliest period of the Nigerian legend's Afrobeat oeuvre, from 1969 - 1974. All are re-mastered and re-released in unique digi-packs with the original artwork. Buy them all together:
During this era, Fela created the sound he was to call Afrobeat, a music he saw as a modern form of danceable, African classical music, created out of a cross-breeding of funk, jazz, salsa, and calypso, with juju, highlife and African percussive patterns. These titles illustrate the evolution not only of his new Afrobeat sound and his experiments with lengthy improvisation, but also his emerging political voice, which was to become more scathing and direct as he got older.
FELA: THE BEST OF BLACK PRESIDENT
Announcing the exclusive release of Fela: The Best of Black President, a complication of songs by the pioneering Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti. This release includes several special packages, including MP3, Digital Video, CD, DVD, and a special Collector's Edition.
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Amazon.com Celebrates Fela
Amazon.com is celebrating the music of Fela!
Jay-Z, Will Smith, and Jada Pinkett Smith join producing team of Fela! on Broadway
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith have joined the producing team of Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Knitting Factory Records to Begin Complete Fela Reissue Series
Knitting Factory Records is very excited to announce that throughout 2010 we will remaster and reissue all 45 Fela titles in unique digi-packs with the original artwork and be issued on vinyl.
Fela Ringtones are Now Available
Ringtones for some of Fela’s most popular songs, such as “Zombie”, “Water Get No Enemy” and “I.T.T.” are available for the first time!
Broadway Musical Fela! Is Currently in Previews at Eugene O’Neill Theatre
FELA! opens November 24 on Broadway!
Fela featured in Billboard Magazine
Fela featured in Billboard Magazine
