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Fela Kuti & Afrika 70

Musical Group
Forlisteners of afrobeat, funk and jazz; fans of politically engaged music and 1970s groove-based albums.
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Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti (Fela Kuti, 1938–1997) was a Nigerian musician, bandleader, composer and political activist who pioneered Afrobeat.

Leader of the bands Afrika 70 (and earlier Africa '70 variants). Long-term collaborator with drummer Tony Allen. Music mixes funk, jazz and African rhythms and often addresses social and political themes.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Fela Kuti & Afrika 70 for their driving Afrobeat grooves, political lyrics and masterful interplay with drummer Tony Allen. Albums discussed include Expensive Shit and Gentleman, described as long, jam-like suites blending funk and jazz. Reviewers highlight rhythm, pulsation and social engagement.

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