AfroBeat, the Musical Fusion of Fela Kuti
The 1970’s were a time of social and political unrest in many parts of the world. It was an era of love ballads and anti-war anthems; but, there was also […]
The History and Future of Afrobeat
The dawn of Afrobeat as a genre in the late 1960s is largely credited to the work of Fela Kuti, who brought together a world of different sounds to create […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Music of Africa: Youssou N’ Dour
The world of African music is rich with immense talents who have collectively impacted the culture of a continent. Youssou N’Dour remains one of the most influential of African musicians, […]
Femi Kuti & the Influence of Afrobeat
As a musical genre, Afrobeat music has long enabled a thrilling connection between listeners and the African culture. Throughout its history, the genre has moved and inspired audiences, affecting millions […]
Fela Kuti and the Creation of Afrobeat | Tunde Folawiyo
As a genre, Afrobeat music has long served as a connection between listeners and the African culture. With its abilities to move and inspire, Afrobeat affects millions of fans, including […]
The founder of Afrobeat | Tunde Folawiyo
Fela Kuti was a musician, best known for developing a genre called Afrobeat. Borne from the mixing of African percussive patterns, with juju, high life, calypso, salsa, jazz and funk, […]