In 1984 i was given the album army arrangement by my uncle, who worked for a record company. Felas musical life spanned through a period of almost four decades, from the 1960s through to the 1990s. Fela anikulapo kuti army arrangement releases discogs. Discover all fela kuti s music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. As a political activist, he believed the army should operate under the mandate of a civil government. Army arrangement is about nigerias attempt at democracy in 1979 after more than a decade of military rule. Fela kuti army arrangement lyrics and tracklist genius.
The young africans them get two ears for head them get two eyes too them dey see the thing wey dey happen them dey hear am too few people dey fat with big money and the rest dey hungry me fela, i challenge obasanjo na wayo him dey all the time make him carry me go any court i go open book for am na wayo government we dey o e gba mi o na weak. Here, the africabased writer lindsay barrett maps the extraordinary trajectory of felas life, detailing the emergence of his patented brand of afrobeat, his anarchic lifestyle, and the ongoing battles with the nigerian authorities. Studio album 18 compilation 2 remix 1 the best of fela kuti. Discover all fela kutis music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Afrobeat king, fela anikulapokuti was well known to have criticised. We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and personalized marketing. The song army arrangement, probably fela kutis most militant song, was featured on both the music is the weapon documentary and the fela in concert dvd, though neither versions gave us the song in its entirety. Fela kuti backed down for no one, be they murderous generals or paul mccartney. Fela kuti the best best of the fela kuti mp3 album download. In 1970, nigeria emerged from a threeyear biafra civil war with the largest standing army in black africa, no financial debts careering along on at.
Fela anikulapo kuti army arrangement 1985, cd discogs. Its an average fela recording, though the chanting chorus vocals come in. At that time in paris in 84 or 85, celluloid was the label that all african, or west african, everybody, was going to them for some reason. Get all the lyrics to songs on army arrangement and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Seun kuti and fiesta black are two examples of artists who also tackle. When he first started in the 1960s, his brand of music was the highlife, which he performed with other artists in many nightclubs in lagos. Best of fela kuti sheet music download free in pdf or. When fela anikulapokuti died in august 1997, nigeria lost one of its most controversial and inspirational cultural figures. Just because its twice as long as fela s usual songs doesnt mean its twice as good. Fela anikulapo kuti army arrangement 1985, vinyl discogs. From london, studying the great fela kutis musical style and lyrics, an ever living legend. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
Bill laswell on fela kuti 1999 this article was originally published in mean magazine. Fela anikulapo kuti and egypt 80 army arrangement 1985. To ba fe lo we omi lo malo if you wan to go wash, na water you go use to ba fe sebe omi lo malo if you wan cook soup, na water you go. Licensed to youtube by wmg, the orchard music, pias on behalf of knitting factory. Download fela kuti water no get enemy 1975 music, video. Stream tracks and playlists from fela kuti on your desktop or mobile device. Print and download in pdf or midi best of fela kuti copyright fela kuti transcriptions by rafael vega. Army arrangement, an album by fela kuti on spotify. Start with expensive shit and dont miss the road onward.
Mistake live at the berlin jazz festival 1978 zombie. Army arrangement part 2, a song by fela kuti on spotify. Fela kuti download high quality complete mp3 albums. After the song was released, an army platoon retaliated by raiding the communal house that fela shared with his bandmates and family members. If you are a fela kuti fan this boxset is a must have. Mela fela by melohman free listening on soundcloud. Here, the africabased writer lindsay barrett maps the extraordinary trajectory of fela s life, detailing the emergence of his patented brand of afrobeat, his anarchic lifestyle, and the ongoing battles with the nigerian authorities. Check out army arrangement by fela kuti on amazon music.
The afrobeat music of superstar fela kutior just felais powerful, political, and so influential that felas sound is baked into the last fortyodd years of pop, rock, and hiphop. They beat fela to a pulp and threw his elderly mother out of a 2nd story window, which killed her. Listen to fela kuti soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 266 tracks. Download fela kuti mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Over a decade after his death, vindication has come to fela kuti, africas musical genius. Here you can download file fela kuti the best of the 2shared gives you an excellent opportunity to store your files here and share them with others. Zombie 197677 by fela kuti, released 14 september 2010 1. However, in the late 1960s to early 1970s, he went to the united states where he came in contact with the black panthers and the ideas o.
Army arrangement lp 1985 fela kuti songs army arrangement cross examination government chicken boy. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Fela anikulapo kuti and egypt 80 army arrangment released 1985 on celluloid cell 6109 reissued 2001 on mca 314 549 3812 i am too upset and angry to write a commentary for this album. Knitting factory records reissue fela kutis army arrangement on vinyl, previously only available as part of the box set series. Watch the video for army arrangement from fela kutis the best of the black president for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Fela kuti samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Dec 26, 2017 fela kuti water no get enemy 1975 goodmusicng presents the 1975 released expensive sht is my favourite fela album and it contains one of the all time greatest fela tunes, water no get enemy all the other songs are awesome expensive sht as well. Join our community just now to flow with the file fela kuti the best of the. Knitting factory records is proud to reissue fela kutis army arrangement on vinyl, previously only available as. Best of fela kuti sheet music download free in pdf or midi. Nigerian singer who was a key figure in the development of afrobeat, blending agitprop lyrics and dance rhythms as a medium for social protest. In 1984 i was given the album army arrangement by my uncle, who worked for a.
Its an average fela recording, though the chanting chorus vocals come in earlier than they do on most of his pieces. It was ranked number 78 on pitchforks top 100 albums of the 1970s list. Apr 01, 2016 army arrangement lp 1985 fela kuti songs army arrangement cross examination government chicken boy. Knitting factory records reissuing of fela kutis back catalogue, almost in its entirety, has given a sense of the scope and vision of the afrobeat legends work and its enduring impact. When fela anikulapo kuti died in august 1997, nigeria lost one of its most controversial and inspirational cultural figures. Nov 02, 2009 this article was originally published in mean magazine october 1999, with art direction by camille rose garcia, and an overview of fela s catalog by michael veal.
And they got ahold of felas contract and his catalog and. Olufela olusegun oludotun ransomekuti 15 october 1938 2 august 1997, known. By continuing to use the service, you agree to our use of cookies as described in the cookie policy. Fela kuti nigeria, 1985 army arrangement full album. Army arrangement 1985 by fela kuti, released 18 january 2011 1. The documentary fela kuti music is the weapon wit the afrobeat legend, political revolutionary, musician, composer and performer, mixes footage of fela anikulapo kuti performing at his shrine nightclub, interviews with the controversial musician, glimpses of life at his notsopalatial kalakuta republic compound, and scenes of lagos. Army arrangement lp 1985 fela kuti songs army arrangement cross examination government chicken boy this video is part of. Just because its twice as long as felas usual songs doesnt mean its twice as good.