It's not a secret; Fela Kuti is considered one of the most brilliant men in not only African music at large, but music as a whole, and for good reason. His work within the afrobeat, jazz-funk, and highlife genres are immaculate, he was a vested voice in the human rights movement within Nigeria and Africa in general, and his messages of unity and love that he weaved into his work really pissed off the oppressive governments of the continent. In a nutshell, his music was very powerful, and though Fela Fela Fela pales in comparison to plenty of his works, it's still a fun, heartwarming piece of highlife. The sound is lively and very positive to an infectious degree, and though it's compositions aren't that amazing, it's the passion of the performances that bring everything up a notch. It's a very accessible and easy to listen to record as well, so even if you're not already familiar with Kuti, it's an easy listen. (This album was remastered as The '69 Los Angeles Sessions for an easier search.)
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