In the seventies, as signs of decay began to show in the capitalist experiment of the newly independent African countries, a "bard of the misrule" emerged on the streets of Lagos. Often shirtless and armed with his trademark saxophone, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti tore his way into popular culture with Afrobeat music. Blending ethno-traditional forms with the reigning highlife and jazz rhythms. Afrobeat drew lyrics from the flip side of neo-colonial society and Fela's London and American experience in the sixties.
Product details
- Publisher : Africa World Pr (August 1, 2002)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 1592210716
- ISBN-13 : 978-1592210718
- Item Weight : 1.28 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.75 x 1 x 8.75 inches