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The Best of the Black President

Fela Kuti

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Released: Jan 2005
Label: Knitting Factory
Fela Kuti was dubbed "The Black President" not just for his anti-nationalist, anti-Colonial, anti-tribal, pro-Pan-African political views, but also for his music. Fela combined Nigerian folk music and call-and-response with American jazz, funk and soul (specifically Miles Davis, James Brown, Sly Stone and Herbie Hancock's Headhunters) for a groundbreaking new style. This set lives up to its title -- the essentials are all here: "Sorrow, Tears and Blood," "Zombie," "Lady," "ITT." Afrobeat started here; hopefully, a love affair with Fela's music will as well.
- Nick Dedina
Fela Kuti - The Best of the Black President 2009-02-01
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    Water No Get Enemy (edit version)
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    No Agreement (part 2)
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    O.D.O.O. (edit version)
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℗ 2009 Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Estate Kft