Maillist
Various
- Black Man's Cry : The Inspiration Of Fela Kuti
- Format: Heavy Boxed Set
- Catalogue Number: NA5056LP
- Number of Discs: 4
- Label: Now- Again
- Release Date: 22 February 2010
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PRICE: £39.99
Black Man's Cry : The Inspiration Of Fela Kuti
Cover versions of, and music inspired by, the Godfather of Afro-Beat. This approved anthology includes rare and previously unreleased music from Nigeria, Ghana, Colombia, Trinidad and more. Nigeria’s most famous musical export, Fela and his band Africa 70 invented Afro-Beat. His countrymen knew his music like Americans know Elvis, but few Westerners knew the extent of Fela’s genius. As a result, little has been said about Fela’s inspiration on others. Fela’s music, and that of his organization, inspired musicians across the global village when Afro-Beat was new and novel.
This compilation focuses on the music Fela inspired – whether by fellow Nigerians recording alongside him in the early 70s, neighbours in Ghana, then-modern Colombian cumbia ensembles inspired by the man who injected a new feel into the Yoruban rhythms that formed cumbia’s base, Trinidadian steel bands or the select few organizations left that have maintained Fela’s fury in the new millennium. This is the first time that many of these tracks are not only offered a second chance for worthy introspection, but, in the case of many, the first time they’re being issued full stop. Deluxe box set also includes large-format 10-page booklet with extensive liner notes and previously unseen Fela photos and other ephemera.
Track Listing
1. Cumbia Moderna De Soledad – Shacalao
2. Dan Satch and his Atomic 8 Dance Band - Woman Pin Down
3. 6th Infantry Brigade of the Nigerian Army - Black And Proud 4. Bola Johnson - Hot Pants
5. Segun Bucknor – Adebo
6. Bola Johnson – Never Trust A Woman
7. Jerry Hansen - Sisi Mi
8. Daktaris - Up Side Down
9. Phirpo Y Sus Caribes - Comencemos
10. Lever Brothers Gay Flamingoes - Egbi Mi O / Black Man’s Cry (Medley)
11. Mosco Tiles Fonclaire Steel Orchestra - Black Man’s Cry
12. Sylvania East Side Symphony - Egbi Mi O / Black Man’s Cry (Medley)
13. Lisandro Meza - Shacalao
14. Karl Hector and The Malcouns - Toure Samar
15. Whitefield Brothers - Lullaby For Lagos
