Fela Kuti (funk, jazz, albums, African, discography)

**jackhammer** · 09-16-2007, 12:38 PM

I have been into this guy for many years now. He was born in Nigeria in the late 30's and used his music as a way of dealing with the extreme socio-political problems. His music was incredibly upbeat, sexy and funky. accompanying traditional african rythmns with funk, soul and a little bit of jazz. His discography contains over 50 albums over a 30 year career and he played many instruments himself. I have seven of his albums and they are so infectious, my PC is acting up at the moment so I will upload when i can.

Just audio, but it gives you some idea:

**right-track** · 09-16-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

accompanying traditional african rythmns with funk, soul and a little bit of jazz.

First I've heard of this artist. I liked it.
No surprise though if his music includes Funk/Soul and Jazz.
I'm always interested in hearing fusion and crossover stuff and this worked quite well.
I'd be interested in an up, when you have the time mate.

**jackhammer** · 09-16-2007, 04:49 PM

I found this one. I have this, so can highly reccomend it. His albums usually only had a few long tracks (at least 7 mins+), but worth it.

**jackhammer** · 09-19-2007, 12:51 PM

Had a chance to listen to this Right Track?

Gentleman Johnny · 11-04-2007, 09:30 AM

my myspace song is "trouble sleep wake yanga am" and it is amazing.

I <3 Fela Kuti.

fleasbaby · 11-10-2007, 10:08 AM

If anyone is interested (and has access to it) eMusic has a bunch of his stuff...its a steal too since a subscription goes by how many mp3s you download and the dear man's albums were all roughly 4 tracks, each at least ten minutes long it seems...

**jackhammer** · 11-10-2007, 02:08 PM

I now have seven of his albums. It's a long road but I'm determined to get them all!

**right-track** · 11-10-2007, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

I found this one. I have this, so can highly reccomend it. His albums usually only had a few long tracks (at least 7 mins+), but worth it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

Had a chance to listen to this Right Track?

I forgot all about this thread.
The link still works jackhammer, so I'm having that.

I've also removed it for obvious reasons.

Cheers.

**jackhammer** · 11-10-2007, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by right-track

I forgot all about this thread.
The link still works jackhammer, so I'm having that.

I've also removed it for obvious reasons.

Cheers.

Get stuck in RT I guarantee you will like him. PM me if you get on with his stuff.

**jackhammer** · 12-29-2007, 03:10 PM

I'm bumping this because I love Fela and I reckon Urban should give his stuff a listen!

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09-16-2007, 12:38 PM
jackhammer A Cabled Discount Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 3,872	Fela Kuti I have been into this guy for many years now. He was born in Nigeria in the late 30's and used his music as a way of dealing with the extreme socio-political problems. His music was incredibly upbeat, sexy and funky. accompanying traditional african rythmns with funk, soul and a little bit of jazz. His discography contains over 50 albums over a 30 year career and he played many instruments himself. I have seven of his albums and they are so infectious, my PC is acting up at the moment so I will upload when i can. Just audio, but it gives you some idea: __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.

09-16-2007, 04:49 PM
jackhammer A Cabled Discount Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 3,872	I found this one. I have this, so can highly reccomend it. His albums usually only had a few long tracks (at least 7 mins+), but worth it. __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.

09-19-2007, 12:51 PM
jackhammer A Cabled Discount Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 3,872	Had a chance to listen to this Right Track? __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.

11-04-2007, 09:30 AM
Gentleman Johnny perfect from now on. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oakland Posts: 1,247	my myspace song is "trouble sleep wake yanga am" and it is amazing. I <3 Fela Kuti. __________________ my back's against the ropes i know because i can feel them

11-10-2007, 10:08 AM
fleasbaby Groupie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 39	If anyone is interested (and has access to it) eMusic has a bunch of his stuff...its a steal too since a subscription goes by how many mp3s you download and the dear man's albums were all roughly 4 tracks, each at least ten minutes long it seems... __________________ ...ngingunkunzi...

11-10-2007, 02:08 PM
jackhammer A Cabled Discount Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 3,872	I now have seven of his albums. It's a long road but I'm determined to get them all! __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.

12-29-2007, 03:10 PM
jackhammer A Cabled Discount Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 3,872	I'm bumping this because I love Fela and I reckon Urban should give his stuff a listen! __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.