Fela anikulapo kuti 15 october 1938 2 august 1997, also professionally known as fela kuti, or simply fela, was a nigerian multiinstrumentalist, musician, composer, pioneer of the afrobeat music genre and human rights activist. He was the originator of afrobeat, an amalgam of west african traditional and pop music with american pop, funk, jazz, and blues strains. Original sufferhead 1981 by fela kuti, released 18 january 2011 1. Fela kuti questions and attacks the condition of the nigerian state and africa in general respective to basic commodoties such a water, light, food and housing supplements.
Nigerian singer who was a key figure in the development of afrobeat, blending agitprop lyrics and dance rhythms as a medium for social protest. The best of these albums are the ones where the music kicks in hardest, like roforofo fight, excuse o, kalakuta show, zombie, and especially original sufferheadi. Jim lewis helped cowrite the play along with bill t. Fela kuti page in fuller up, dead musicians directory. At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of africas most challenging and charismatic music performers. Jun 10, 2010 stephen hendel, a genial, lowkey jewish businessman from larchmont, n. Jones and jim lewis, based on music and lyrics by the late nigerian singer fela kuti, with additional music by aaron johnson and jordan mclean and additional lyrics by jim lewis. Sorrow tears and blood is an album by nigerian afrobeat composer, bandleader, and multiinstrumentalist fela kuti recorded in 1977 and originally released on the nigerian kalakuta label. Knitting factory records is excited to release fela. Original suffer head is the first recorded offering from the group that he deemed egypt 80. Power show original sufferhead begins with a minimal and otherworldly improv with a fela s new band, egypt 80, before building up into a bold, intricately structured afrobeat anthem decrying the situation of the masses in nigeria. As is the case with much of felas work, the lyrics here address the political injustices of nigeria at the time, satirizing public officials while commanding the people to.
Fela anikulapo kuti 15 october 1938 2 august 1997 was a nigerian multiinstrumentalist, musician, composer, pioneer of the afrobeat genre, and human rights activist. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Now the shows stars are facing their toughest critics yet. Afrobeat, his gift to the world, is now an international staple on his own uncompromising terms, social content intact. The best best of fela kuti, with signature pieces on 2 cds, is fela for beginners, a marvelous overview.
Instrumental solo, army arrangement, original sufferhead, and power show. The broadway cast of fela introduced afrobeat superstar fela anikulapokuti to hundreds of thousands of new american fans. Kuti was an originator of the afrobeat sound, and the musical opens with him addressing the audience from a concert at his club, the afrika shrine in nigerias largest city, lagos. Fela kuti original sufferhead download song ykm media.
Released in 1982 after another brutal attack on his residence that almost killed him, it showed that he had yet to be broken by the authority figures who sought to silence him. Check out original suffer head by fela kuti on amazon music. Original broadway cast recording features the incomparable sahr ngaujah as fela singing with the irrepressibly funky anitbalas. This bitch of a life, 22 23 began with a collaborative workshop between the afrobeat band antibalas and tony awardwinner bill t. Composed by fela kuti fela kuti original sufferhead duration. Nov 24, 2009 jay said that he jumped onboard the project as a producer for its broadway along with will and jada pinkett smith run because he was inspired by the power of kutis music and life story. At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of africas most challenging and charismatic music. The musical, and the lasting influence of fela kuti. Also included is the dvd a slice of fela, a documentary based on the life and music of legendary afrobeat musician.
It is based on events in the life of groundbreaking nigerian composer and activist fela anikulapo kuti. All 16 of the fela compositions that are performed on stage each night are on the record as are several songs performed by funmalayo as played by lilias white, and sandra izadore as played by saycon sengbloh. Fela anikulapokuti original sufferhead 1982, vinyl. Fela fela anikulapo kuti, 193897, nigerian musician and political activist, b. Fela ransomekuti and his africa 70 fela fela fela discogs. Over a decade after his death, vindication has come to fela kuti, africas musical genius. Fela anikulapo kuti, 15 october 1938, abeokuta, nigeria d. Original broadway cast recording, an album by fela kuti on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Features song lyrics for fela kutis original suffer head album. The show is extraordinary both for the degree of its commercial success approaching 400,000 people have seen it at broadways eugene oneill theater since it opened there.
Original suffer head by fela kuti on amazon music unlimited. Nov 19, 2015 in 2008, an off broadway production of fela kutis life entitled fela. Nov 24, 2009 for there has never been anything on broadway like this production, which traces the life of fela kuti 193897 through the prism of the shrine, the lagos nightclub where fela pronounced faylah. Fela in concert by olufela olusegun oludotun ransomekuti. I had seen it offbroadway many months ago and loved it. The underground spiritual game mixed by chief xcel. Jay said that he jumped onboard the project as a producer for its broadway along with will and jada pinkett smith run because he was. Original sufferhead subtitled classic fela barcode and other identifiers barcode. Stephen hendel, a genial, lowkey jewish businessman from larchmont, n. Original broadway cast recording by fela kuti on spotify. The hourlong performance features four typically extended songs. Download fela kuti original sufferhead mp3 for free. Featuring many of fela kutis most captivating songs performed by a combined cast of the original broadway production and the royal national theatre production all under bill t. Power show 1981 fela kuti from the lp original sufferhead cd.
A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term original sufferhead by fela kuti from the lyrics. Past dates notable quotes contact epk links buy tickets. This was my 3rd time seeing the show ny, sf, and now oak. Kuti has been the primary influence behind the invention and development of afrobeat, the west african fusion of agitprop lyrics and dance rhythms which has been a major medium of social protest for the urban poor since the late 60s. Watch taylor swift party with katy perry and rupaul in new video. I went to the opening night of fela on broadway last week. As is the case with much of fela s work, the lyrics here address the political injustices of nigeria at the time, satirizing public officials while commanding the people to. The show was a massive success, selling out shows during its run, and garnering much. Download fela kuti mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Olufela olusegun oludotun ransomekuti, studied trinity college of music, london. The complete works includes 52 fela album releases plus a 48 page booklet with biography and trackbytrack commentary by afrobeat historian chris may. Nov 19, 2009 broadway premiere theatre eugene oneill theatre opening night nov 19, 2009 total performances 463 original cast kevin mambo, sahr ngaujah, saycon sengbloh, lillias white, anne v. Fela kuti piano, tenor saxophone, vocals, producer, arranger, composer, lekan animashaun leader, baritone saxophone, chorus, koranteng achenpong baritone saxophone, femi kuti alto saxophone, chorus, oyinade adeniran tenor. Jones, and obtained producer backing from jayz and will.
Part the complete works of fela anikulapo kuti article. All songs are in the mp3 format and can be played on any computer or on any mp3 player including the iphone. Original sufferhead 1981 fela kuti from the lp original sufferhead cd release 1999 this video is part of a. The show is extraordinary both for the degree of its commercial success approaching 400,000 people have seen it at broadway s eugene oneill theater since it opened there. Nigerian singer who was a key figure in the development of afrobeat, blending agitprop lyrics and dance rhythms as. Feb 19, 2011 fela kuti questions and attacks the condition of the nigerian state and africa in general respective to basic commodoties such a water, light, food and housing supplements. Listen to your favorite songs from original suffer head by fela kuti now. Finding fela does an exemplary job of explaining, in musical terms, what made fela standout, a simple enough step that most music documentaries ignore. Original sufferhead marks the debut of fela s egypt 80 band, an ensemble that continued the thread of fela s earlier albums while adding an increasing musical complexity. Search and download from over 6 million songs, music videos and lyrics. Fela kuti the complete works of fela anikulapo kuti. Based on the life of groundbreaking african composer and performer fela anikulapokuti, fela. Watch will smith perform to iconic song prince ali from aladdi.
Fela made few appearances in the united states, but this video from a performance recorded in paris in 1981 captures the king of afrobeat at the height of his powers. It portrays kuti in the days when he was the target. For there has never been anything on broadway like this production, which traces the life of fela kuti 193897 through the prism of the shrine, the lagos nightclub where fela pronounced faylah. Making music mightier than the sword the new york times. Broadway premiere theatre eugene oneill theatre opening night nov 19, 2009 total performances 463 original cast kevin mambo, sahr ngaujah, saycon sengbloh, lillias white, anne v. Original sufferhead, an album by fela anikulapokuti. Afrobeat, his gift to the world, is now an international staple on his own. In 2008, an offbroadway production of fela kutis life entitled fela. Fela kuti original suffer head 1982 lyrics at the lyric. A spectacularly inspiring and triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, fela. Lets sing a nice song together, fela suggests, as the chorus. To give proper weight to the sheer immensity of this experience the making, and remaking of fela.
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