Fela's London Scene
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]
| 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 | |||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
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
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References
- Fela Kuti discography Archived 2014-05-31 at the Wayback Machine, accessed May 9, 2014
- Dougan, J., Allmusic Review accessed May 9, 2014
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