Femi Kuti

Nigerian Femi Kuti sings into a microphone

Femi Kuti and Made Kuti continue Afrobeat legacy in two-part album

The roots of Afrobeat — not to be confused with the more pop-oriented Afrobeats, which has exploded in popularity in recent years — is socially conscious music, according to Made Kuti, Fela Kuti's grandson.

Femi Kuti and Made Kuti continue Afrobeat legacy in two-part album
Musician Femi Kuti, son of Nigeria's music legend Fela Kuti, performs with his band at a night show marking the end of a week-long celebration honouring Fela, in Lagos October 22, 2012.

Femi Kuti recalls his father's legacy of activism and creativity

Femi Kuti recalls his father's legacy of activism and creativity

Music Heard on Air for September 5, 2013

Music Heard on Air for September 5, 2013

Music Heard on the Air for August 13, 2013

Music Heard on the Air for August 13, 2013

Music Heard on the Air for July 3, 2013

Music Heard on the Air for July 3, 2013