The Guardian
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(Partisan Records)
Divided into two sections, Fela Kuti’s son and grandson rework his signature sound, adding their own political commentary
Much like the Marleys and reggae, the Ali Khans and Sufism or the Shankars and raga, Fela Kuti’s family name has long been synonymous with Afrobeat. The Kuti dynasty is one that perpetuates an artful blend of Ghanaian highlife melody with undulating funk rhythm, celebratory soul vamps and a fierce socio-political message, ever since Fela’s breakout in the 1970s.
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Fri Feb 05 09:00:13 GMT 2021