Yes!!!!!
Btw can we add at least minimal background to the things we post, like this is x from y doing z??
I wasn't sure about including Fela Kuti in this thread because after all no traditional instruments are used in his music, but obviously there is a strong link with rytmich patterns of the NIgerian tradition and even the "call and response" vocal element you find in many of his tracks.
Anyway, Fela Kuti, is nothing short of a legend, a Nigerian equivalent of Bob Marley in terms of iconic status, bridging musical innovation with political consciousness, from the kalakuta commune to the party of the people (his view about polygamy were a load of bollox tho) and being incredibly funky in doing so, and I don't think is far fetched saying that james brown got the funk bug from him, I love love loooove his work.
Like many, I was instantly hooked after listening to his classic Zombie, this is mastery, flawless funky business, but a good part of his back catalogue is gold.
Oh and this is great cooking music!!!!
His musical and genetical heir Sean Kuti is on fire as well, and just last year came out with some of his best music ever "From Africa with fury:Rise"
when it come sot AFrobeat, another favourite of mine is the Orchestra Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou
That compilation is great btw.
I love Afrobeat
