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Why Black Man Dey Suffer in Bloomington, MN
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Pioneering musician, activist, and bandleader
Fela Kuti
is the first word in Afro-beat, making such strides in the genre over the course of his career that his contributions are foundational and nothing less than legendary.
Why Black Man Dey Suffer
is a relatively early chapter in the
Fela
discography, originally recorded in 1971. Put to tape with early band
Africa 70
and
Cream
drummer/Afro-beat enthusiast
Ginger Baker
on board as well, the record is made up of two extensive, repetitive, and loping pieces. The rhythmic title track is a blueprint of early Afro-beat and "Ikoyi Mentality Versus Mushin Mentality" is a deep groove of burning horns and fearless percussion. ~ Fred Thomas
Fela Kuti
is the first word in Afro-beat, making such strides in the genre over the course of his career that his contributions are foundational and nothing less than legendary.
Why Black Man Dey Suffer
is a relatively early chapter in the
Fela
discography, originally recorded in 1971. Put to tape with early band
Africa 70
and
Cream
drummer/Afro-beat enthusiast
Ginger Baker
on board as well, the record is made up of two extensive, repetitive, and loping pieces. The rhythmic title track is a blueprint of early Afro-beat and "Ikoyi Mentality Versus Mushin Mentality" is a deep groove of burning horns and fearless percussion. ~ Fred Thomas
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