Fela's London Scene
| Fela's London Scene | ||||
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| Studio album by Fela Ransome-Kuti and his Africa '70 | ||||
| Released | 1971 | |||
| Recorded | 1971 at Abbey Road Studios in London, England | |||
| Genre | Afrobeat | |||
| Length | 44:26 | |||
| Label |
EMI HNLX 5200 | |||
| Producer | Fela Kuti | |||
| Fela Kuti chronology | ||||
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Fela's London Scene is an album by Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti recorded in England in 1971 and originally released on the Nigerian EMI label.[1]
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
The Allmusic review awarded the album 4½ stars calling it "A stunning record that marks the beginning of Fela's best period of recording".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Fela Kuti
- "J’Ehin-J’Ehin" - 7:26
- "Egbe Mio" - 13:13
- "Who’re You" - 9:30
- "Buy Africa" - 5:51
- "Fight to Finish" - 7:26
Personnel
- Fela Kuti - electric piano, vocals
- Eddie Faychum, Tunde Williams - trumpet
- Igo Chico - tenor saxophone
- Lekan Animashaun - baritone saxophone
- Peter Animashaun - guitar
- Maurice Ekpo - bass guitar
- Tony Allen, Ginger Baker - drums
- Akwesi Korranting, Friday Jumbo, Henry Kofi - congas
- Tony Abayomi - percussion
References
- ↑ Fela Kuti discography, accessed May 9, 2014
- 1 2 Dougan, J., Allmusic Review accessed May 9, 2014
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