Late afro-beat king, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti ia alive again in the hearts of his numerous fans across the world. Few weeks back, lovers of the legendary act once again had access to his songs.
The first nine albums from the late singer were re-issued in the month of February. They've been re-mastered and sound better than ever. There is also an extended cut from Kuti's stunning 1972 album -Shakara.
Also re-issued is a new album from the late Malian guitarist- Ali Farka Toure, Kora player -Toumani Diabate, Shearwater’s The Golden Archipelago; a new collaboration between Portland, Laura Gibson and Ethan Rose including some incredible new guitar-rock from The Archie Bronson Outfit.
It will be recalled that Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is one of the greatest music export from this part of the world. Regardless of his style of music, his fans are found everywhere in the world.
The musical style performed by Fela Kuti is called Afrobeat, which is a fusion of jazz, funk, psychedelic rock, and traditional West African chants and rhythms
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