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Hace 1 día · Follow. Rikki Stein, best known for managing Afrobeats progenitor Fela Kuti, has released his memoir titled Moving Music . Rikki Stein. Published on 4 June by Wordville, the memoir explores his six-decade career, providing insights into his experiences with music legends like Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, The Animals, Bobi Wine and The Grateful Dead.
Hace 22 horas · 4. Afrobeat: The Return of the Panther (2019) This documentary explores the revival of Afrobeat in modern Nigerian music, featuring interviews with artists like Seun Kuti and Ebo Taylor. Directed by Eric Kabera, the documentary explores the resurgence and global influence of Afrobeat, the genre pioneered by Fela Kuti. The documentary highlights the contributions of Femi and Seun Kuti in ...
Hace 22 horas · Contemporary African music, particularly Afrobeat, owes a significant debt to funk.Pioneered by Fela Kuti, Afrobeat combines traditional African rhythms with funk's groove-driven structure, creating a powerful and politically charged musical form.Kuti's "Zombie" and "Water No Get Enemy" are exemplary tracks that highlight the fusion of African musical traditions with funk's rhythmic intensity.
Hace 1 día · In their wake, a form known as Afrobeats came to prominence, its very intentional “s” far from the only thing separating it from the sounds of Fela Kuti. Led by Tiwa Savage, the prodigy turned global ambassador Wizkid and the Atlanta-born, Lagos-raised architect Davido , the music that became the bedrock of the style affixed African rhythms to the familiar sounds of hip-hop and R&B.
Hace 4 días · Fela Kuti created Afrobeat Music out of a fusion of Yoruba traditional rhythms, jazz, highlife, funk, and calypso, which produced a highly danceable and unique music genre. Today, Afrobeat has laid the foundation of modern Afrobeats , which spawned and inspired world-class artists such as Burna Boy , Tiwa Savage , Wizkid and Davido .
Hace 2 días · Sampling, the practice of reusing portions of existing recordings in new compositions, has played a significant role in the evolution of Afrobeats. Artists like Burna Boy and Wizkid have sampled tracks from legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, infusing their music with historical depth and cultural resonance. This technique not only pays homage to the genre’s
Hace 1 día · Talking Heads’ mix of Afrobeat and post-punk was a blueprint for Vampire Weekend, another New York band borrowing rhythms from the late King of Afrobeat Fela Kuti.
