I'm ever so happy for Fela. Honestly, I'm still amazed how his team re introduced his music to the world. Felabration show around the world and more. Fela will be very happy and feel fulfilled. Thank you to all that made this possible.
Igho Chico's alto sax playing was such a dominant component of Fela's sound at this early stage of its evolution. You can hear that rolling-water riding roughshod style that made some commentators the sound to Sonny Rollins. The heavy syncopation so defined the Afrobeat during this period. This style clearly had no precedent. Every critic on the beat had to sit up and take notice. So much experimentation and fusion going on at the same time as the bebop Era jazz was transforming into the jazz fusion with Miles Davis driving the Weather Report and the Mahavishnu Experience in the States back in the days. ..late 60s and early 70s. It was incredible explosion of extraterrestrial music landing on this planet. ....a bomb meen. ...
Igo and Rusty Bryant are two of the most underrated sax players of all time. Igo was as important as Tony or anyone else in the formative years indeed. As great as Fela took up the sax slack and incredibly as well after controversy in the band forced Igo out, at least that's what's been reported about that situation, no one was in Igo's league, just a hearing of him on Fight to Finish or Who're You proves it.
This is the best assessment of 70s Afrobeat I've ever read - "this style clearly had no precedent" - ingredients from other influences are easily identifiable yet the recipe of next level "experimentation and fusion" is uniquely undeniable. Thank you sir
As one of Fela boys, who admire him, followed him, this music reminds me of him, when he was @ Rabiatu Thompson shitta, Afro sport. He was @ his pinacle, this is what we call music, wel compose, well arrange Fela RIP.
I haven't heard this in years, possible the last time I heard this was in 1980 or 1981. Once I heard the chorus memories came running back. Thanks for posting.
Fela ANIKULAPO-KUTI is still an emerging body of knowledge waiting to be fully embraced...then will the anticipated movement called FELA-ISM blossom...
❤❤❤I THINK 🤔 THERE NEVER BE ANOTHER FELA KUTI IN OUR WORLD 🗺 AGAIN BCOS HE WAS SENT AS A PROPHET OF SONG TO BRING LIBERATION FOR PEOPLE BCOS OF THE OPPRESSOR WHO TAUGHT THEY KNOW IT ALL EVEN THESE AFRICAN LEADERS THOSE I CALLED LUCIFER FROM ABBYS IN THE HELL
I'm ever so happy for Fela. Honestly, I'm still amazed how his team re introduced his music to the world. Felabration show around the world and more. Fela will be very happy and feel fulfilled. Thank you to all that made this possible.
Igho Chico's alto sax playing was such a dominant component of Fela's sound at this early stage of its evolution. You can hear that rolling-water riding roughshod style that made some commentators the sound to Sonny Rollins. The heavy syncopation so defined the Afrobeat during this period. This style clearly had no precedent. Every critic on the beat had to sit up and take notice. So much experimentation and fusion going on at the same time as the bebop Era jazz was transforming into the jazz fusion with Miles Davis driving the Weather Report and the Mahavishnu Experience in the States back in the days. ..late 60s and early 70s. It was incredible explosion of extraterrestrial music landing on this planet. ....a bomb meen. ...
It felt like you shouldn't stop
Igo and Rusty Bryant are two of the most underrated sax players of all time. Igo was as important as Tony or anyone else in the formative years indeed. As great as Fela took up the sax slack and incredibly as well after controversy in the band forced Igo out, at least that's what's been reported about that situation, no one was in Igo's league, just a hearing of him on Fight to Finish or Who're You proves it.
Best review ever!
cacophony symphony!
This is the best assessment of 70s Afrobeat I've ever read - "this style clearly had no precedent" - ingredients from other influences are easily identifiable yet the recipe of next level "experimentation and fusion" is uniquely undeniable. Thank you sir
I really tink Dis my most favorite Fela of ALL. 💯
Thank you fela kuti for make Afro beat come to the world, 2019 still banging on my head
2020 and forever!!!!!
My religion is felaism
As one of Fela boys, who admire him, followed him, this music reminds me of him, when he was @ Rabiatu Thompson shitta, Afro sport. He was @ his pinacle, this is what we call music, wel compose, well arrange Fela RIP.
Superb
I haven't heard this in years, possible the last time I heard this was in 1980 or 1981. Once I heard the chorus memories came running back. Thanks for posting.
Got this fantastic album. This is the last track from it. So on point 👉💯
Fela ANIKULAPO-KUTI is still an emerging body of knowledge waiting to be fully embraced...then will the anticipated movement called FELA-ISM blossom...
Fela Anikulapo Kuti is A SPIRIT ...
Abami Eda...
Can't be overstood even
4:32 that second guitar is on the money!
Spot On Bro... Spot On
Love that bassline
Maddest and hardest bass line ever
Baba 70 forever
All I'm saying is, I have seen the true colours and therefore it is not possible!
Masterpiece
This song and Ye Ye De Smell would be a good A/B single, both have the same themes and Ginger influence too.
Abami Eda ✊🏿🖤 (Strange one), Black President ✊🏿, Chief Priest
Hard drive.....hold the fuck and...dont let go wait for it.
Great Music
Unbelievable genius
forti emozioni sempre.......fela !!
Ringraziandovi per la bella commento: D
The Gordian Knot, undone w/ dignity...I know.
Very Good
Devil don fail again O
❤❤❤I THINK 🤔 THERE NEVER BE ANOTHER FELA KUTI IN OUR WORLD 🗺 AGAIN BCOS HE WAS SENT AS A PROPHET OF SONG TO BRING LIBERATION FOR PEOPLE BCOS OF THE OPPRESSOR WHO TAUGHT THEY KNOW IT ALL EVEN THESE AFRICAN LEADERS THOSE I CALLED LUCIFER FROM ABBYS IN THE HELL
How does one learn to play the piano to add to the composition like Fela did?
:wub:
It goes…. 11:07
Genial !!!