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Who is Fela Kuti?

Posted on March 2, 2012

In light of the current Red Hot project honoring the Afro-music legend, Fela Kuti, here is a look into his personal history and influence on the African music of today. Fela Anikulapo Kuti was a multi-instrumental musician and composer, the pioneer of Afrobeat music, and human right activist. Fela was born in Nigeria on October…Read More +

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