Full Description
This work is an analysis of the music and politics of Fela Anikulapo-kuti. It traces Fela's development through several stages of political consciousness, awareness and artistic maturity, his evolution from Fela Ransome-Kuti to Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and from Koola Lobito's to Nigeria 70 to Africa 70 and ultimately Egypt 80. He had spent a lifetime producing music that spoke to the existence of the masses in Africa. He had also spent a tremendous amount of time in court, in prison, in jail and receiving beatings from the army and police. Through it all, he remained true to his vision and his music.
Contents
Foreword; Preface; Introduction; 1. Fela Ransome-Kuti; 2. Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and the Afrospot Years 1970-75; 3. Kalakuta Republic; 4. Movement of the People (M.O.P.); 5. Discography; References; Index
