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Afrobeat

Nigerian Femi Kuti sings into a microphone

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

Music

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.

Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti

Arts, Culture & Media

Music Heard on the Air for July 3, 2013

Music Heard on Air

The AfroBeatles: John, Paul, George, Ringo and Fela

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Afrobeat from Antibalas: Lead Singer Amayo Channels Fela Kuti

Arts, Culture & Media

Rocket Juice and the Moon Release Self-Titled Album

Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Marco Werman tells us about the debut self-titled album from the new supergroup Rocket Juice and the Moon.

The World

Nigeria: Music in Protest, Protest in Music

Every day this week in Lagos, Seun Kuti, the son of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has joined in protests against the government’s decision to end fuel subsidies in the country […]

Senegalese Musician Cheikh Lô

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Marco Werman tells us about the latest release from Senegalese musician Cheikh Lô. The new album is called “Jamm.” It features Lô’s usual acoustic blend of Afrobeat, flamenco and funk.

The World

Fela Kuti

Arts, Culture & Media

The Nigerian musician, activist, and father of Afrobeat inspired a generation of artists — one of whom is choreographer Bill T. Jones. Kurt talks with Jones about his new Broadway musical ‘Fela!’ which celebrates the art and life of a music legend. (Originally aired: December 19, 2008)

The World

Tony Allen

Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Nigerian afro-beat drummer Tony Allen about his music and about the influence former bandleader Fela Kuti still has on Allen today.