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

jackhammer · 09-16-2007, 01:38 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, 02:23 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, 05:49 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, 01:51 PM

Had a chance to listen to this Right Track?

anticipation · 11-04-2007, 10:30 AM

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

I <3 Fela Kuti.

fleasbaby · 11-10-2007, 11:08 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, 03:08 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, 04:27 PM

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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, 06:16 PM

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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, 04:10 PM

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

09-16-2007, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	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: __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

09-16-2007, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	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. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

09-19-2007, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Had a chance to listen to this Right Track? __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

11-10-2007, 11:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
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, 03:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I now have seven of his albums. It's a long road but I'm determined to get them all! __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

11-04-2007, 10:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
anticipation Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,565	my myspace song is "trouble sleep wake yanga am" and it is amazing. I <3 Fela Kuti.

12-29-2007, 04:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I'm bumping this because I love Fela and I reckon Urban should give his stuff a listen! __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”