Fela Kuti
| Born | October 15, 1938 |
| Hometown | Abeokuta, Nigeria |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Children | Yeni Kuti |
| Parents | Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti |
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Foals’ Yannis Philippakis Announces New EP with Late Fela Kuti Drummer Tony Allen
- Philippakis has also shared the EP's first single, "Walk Through Fire." Foals’ Yannis Philippakis Announces New EP with Late Fela Kuti Drummer Tony Allen Paolo Ragusa
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In the 20th century, Africa produced several significant political figures. Influential leaders, like Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, and Nelson Mandela of South Africa, were among them. However, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, a revolutionary musician from Nigeria who promoted Pan-Africanism and spoke out in favor of Africans’ rights, was instrumental in shaping the… Continue reading Meet Fela Kuti: A Nigerian Icon who Revolutionized Music And Political Activism in Africa
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Black Thought teams up with Seun Kuti for 'African Dreams' EP
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Red Hot Celebrates ‘Music and Spirit of Fela Kuti’ Tribute Album 20th Anniversary With Debut Streaming Release
The deluxe reissue features two hours of previously unreleased alternate versions and additional covers from D’Angelo, Questlove, Kuti’s son Femi Kuti, Sade, Nile Rodgers, Kelis, and more
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Red Hot Releases Expanded ‘Riot: A Tribute to Fela Kuti’ Album for World AIDS Day
The Red Hot nonprofit has been one of the music industry’s most important organizations in support of AIDS relief for more than three decades, releasing a series of unique tribute albums and other endeavors in support of research and treatment. In observance of World AIDS Day (today, Dec. 1) and the 20th anniversary of its classic […]
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‘Red Hot + Riot’: Reflections on AIDS in Africa on Benefit Album’s 20th Anniversary
Red Hot's founder and its communications director reflect on what has and hasn't changed since the nonprofit's Fela Kuti tribute album came out.
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REVIEW: 'Mamma Mia' goes again; my my, how can you resist it?
Why does this show exist? ABBA. What's its chief selling point? ABBA. Is there a chance chance chance folks won't dig it? No way.
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DO Delaware: Femi Kuti concert, Shady Grove, Fleetwood Mac and Joplin tributes this weekend
From a packed music festival to a dance party to close out your weekend, there's lots to do in Delaware this weekend.
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Fela Kuti's son Seun is keeping Afrobeat alive with Egypt 80. And they're heading to MIM
Fela Kuti was a Nigerian bandleader who pioneered Afrobeat as instrument of change. His son brings his late father's band, Egypt 80, to MIM in Arizona.
