Femi Kuti

Born: Jun 16, 1962 in London, England
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Genre: World
Styles: Afro-Pop, Afro-Beat
Biography: The eldest son of Afro-beat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Femi Kuti (born Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti) spent years playing in his father's band before eventually rising to superstardom following his father's death in the late '90s. Since few artists can match the elder Kuti's musical legacy, Femi's ...Read full biography
Femi Kuti
Released: 1995
Label: Tabu
Critics' Rating:
This debut album was an extremely popular record in Africa and Europe; it introduced Kuti's cleaner, more succinct take on his father Fela Kuti's legendary Afro beat sound. Packed with contagious rhythms ...Read full review
Day by Day
Released: 2008
Label: Mercer Street/Downtown
Critics' Rating:
It's difficult to believe that seven years have elapsed between Femi Anikulapo Kuti's Fight to Win and Day by Day. Positive Force, his 13-piece backing band, is tighter than ever. Kuti's confidence as ...Read full review
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