Fela coffin for head of state unknown soldier discogs. Coffin for head of state, an album by fela kuti on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. We go obalende we go dodan barracks we reach them gate o we put the coffin down obasanjo dey there with him big fat stomach yaradua dey there with him neck like ostrich we put the coffin down chorus but them take am. This is a discography for fela anikulapo kuti, or simply fela, a nigerian multiinstrumentalist musician and composer, pioneer of afrobeat music, human rights activist, and political maverick.
Vagabonds in power 1979 label knitting factory records catalogue number kfr2034 1 track vinyl download artist fela kuti releaseproduct yellow fever 1976 label knitting factory records. Fela kuti the complete works of fela anikulapo kuti cd23. So i carry the coffin i waka waka waka movement of the people. In 2000, mca released coffin for head of state and unknown soldier as a twofer. Fela kuti made some frantic albums in his careerones that popped with his enthusiastic political disobedience and ones that roared with fury at the. Discography artist fela kuti releaseproduct yellow fever label.
Making sense of this big pile of fela kuti albums i. The two disc setthe deluxe edition also contains a dvdincludes titles made by kuti, first as fela ransome kuti with africa 70, then as fela anikulapo kuti with afrika 70. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Coffin for head of state lyrics performed by fela kuti. Fela anikulapo kuti born 1938 in abeokuta, nigeria began his career playing jazz and highlife. Download torrent fela kuti fast and easy torrent search. We put the coffin down obasanjo dey there with him big fat stomach yaradua dey there with him neck like ostrich. Fela anikulapokuti born 1938 in abeokuta, nigeria began his career playing jazz and highlife.
Download fela kuti coffin for head of state mp3 for free. Fela in his life time was never a good bedfellow of the military institution. Lyrics for coffin for head of state, part 2 by fela kuti. The first half of coffin for head of state deals, via a metaphorical journey, with the harmful impact of islam and. Shuffering and shmiling with africa 70 vinyl fela kuti. As a political activist, he believed the army should operate under the mandate of a civil government. Coffin for head of state by fela kuti on amazon music unlimited. Download the latest song of the complete works of fela anikulapo kuti cd23. Afrobeat, his gift to the world, is now an international staple on his own. He formed his first band in london in 1959 while studying at. Download from bandcamp coffin for head of state part 2 any.
Kutis response to the attack was to deliver his mothers coffin to the main army barrack in lagos and write two songs, coffin for head of state and unknown soldier, referencing the official inquiry that claimed the commune had been destroyed by an unknown soldier. Listen to your favorite songs from coffin for head of state by fela kuti now. The fate of our site directly depends on its relevance. Includes unlimited streaming of coffin for head of state 1980 via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. We put the coffin down obasanjo dey there with him big fat stomach yaradua dey there with him neck like ostrich we put the coffin down chorus. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience. Download artist fela kuti releaseproduct coffin for head of state 1981 label knitting factory records. Coffin for head of state 1981 fela kuti from the lp coffin for head of state cd release 1997 this video is part of a series.
Jul 26, 2017 lyrics for coffin for head of state by fela kuti. In 1981 fela changed the groups name for the last time to egypt 80. Known for protesting against oppression and respected for his intricate afrobeat music, his albums include coffin for head of state 1978 and underground system 1992. Jul 28, 2015 coffin for head of state 1981 fela kuti from the lp coffin for head of state cd release 1997. Felas response to the attack was to deliver his mothers coffin to the main army barrack in lagos and write two songs, coffin for head of state and unknown soldier, referencing the official inquiry that claimed the commune had been destroyed by an unknown soldier. Fela kuti coffin for head of state vinyl mp3 album. Kuti was a primary influence behind the invention and development of afrobeat, the west african fusion of agitprop lyrics and dance rhythms that has been a major medium of social protest for the urban poor since the late 60s. So i carry the coffin i waka waka waka movement of the people them waka waka waka young african pioneers them waka waka waka. I keep hearing its all over for the unknown soldier in my head right now, and once again, i want to hear it felasized so badly.
Through jesus christ our lord by the grace of almighty lord through jesus christ our lord b. Coffin head of state lyrics fela kuti soundtrack lyrics. The cd coffin for head of state unknown soldier is the best two fer proper albums release knitting factory records assembled in their re issue series, in that these are sister albums, both odes to his mother who was killed during one of the government raids on the kalakuta republic. Check out coffin for head of state by fela kuti on amazon music. He played with ginger baker on the album ginger baker live with afrika 70 and fela kuti, released in 1971 and along side bobby gass, better known as bobby tench from the jeff beck group, on stratavarious which was released the next year. If youve never heard of fela kuti, do yourself a favor and listen to this record. Before i jump like monkey give me banana vinyl fela kuti. Watch the video for coffin for head of state from fela kutis the best of the black. Highlifejazz and afrosoul 19631969 finding fela original motion picture soundtrack. Fela kuti releaseproduct coffin for head of state 1981 label. Coffin for head of state, an album by fela kuti on spotify. Coffin for head of state by fela kuti on amazon music. Olufela olusegun oludotun ransome kuti, 15 october 1938, abeokuta, nigeria, d. Fela has certainly dealt with sad issues in his songs, but here he deals with sadness in a very direct, morose personal way.
More than talking heads, red hot chili peppers, fiery furnances or any of the popular bands he inspired, fela kuti made music that appealed to all five senses of the body, and the soul. Musically the songs slow, steady beat and repetitive structure mimics the march up to the barracks, while the lyrics and tone reflect fela s overwhelming sadness over the loss of his mother and the state of his beloved nigeria. This is a discography for fela anikulapo kuti, or simply fela, a nigerian multiinstrumentalist. Zombie 197677 by fela kuti, released 14 september 2010 1. Download artist fela kuti releaseproduct coffin for head of state 1981 label knitting factory records catalogue number. Fela kuti coffin for head of stateunknown soldier remast. Fela coffin for head of state unknown soldier 1997. Bleep we sell the best music from the best record labels and artists in the world. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Fela kuti coffin for head of state lyrics musixmatch. Kuti, fela anikulapo 193897 nigerian singersongwriter and saxophonist. Coffin for head of state 1980 by fela kuti, released 18 january 2011 1.
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Coffin for head of state site map help add to favorites to get full access to the site e. Coffin for head of state 1981 label knitting factory records catalogue number. Fela anikulapokuti and the africa 70 with roy ayers music of many colors 1981 fela anikulapokuti and the africa 70 coffin for head of state 1981 fela anikulapokuti and the egypt 70 original sufferhead 1981 fela anikulapokuti and the africa 70 sorrow tears and blood colonial mentality 1983 fela anikulapokuti and. Watch the video for coffin for head of state from fela kutis the best of the black president for free, and see the artwork. You can help us by sharing the link with friends, in social networks, message boards and other mass media. Olufela olusegun oludotun ransomekuti, 15 october 1938, abeokuta, nigeria, d. Fela s response to the attack was to deliver his mothers coffin to the main army barrack in lagos and write two songs, coffin for head of state and unknown soldier, referencing the official inquiry that claimed the commune had been destroyed by an unknown soldier. You can buy album the complete works of fela anikulapo kuti cd 2010 fela kuti. Fela kuti coffin for head of state sounds of the universe. Fela kuti coffin for head of state vinyl mp3 album download.
Electronic, techno, electro, house, experimental, grime, dubstep, hip hop, alternative, indie, and many more. Fela kuti coffin for head of state, part 2 lyrics musixmatch. Comes with a 20page booklet but without detailed production and musician credits. Find fela kuti discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Kuti s response to the attack was to deliver his mothers coffin to the main army barrack in lagos and write two songs, coffin for head of state and unknown soldier, referencing the official inquiry that claimed the commune had been destroyed by an unknown soldier. The best of africa 70 19691979 4cd 701 mb fela kuti zombie remastered flac 353 mb download torrent fela kuti fast and easy torrent search. Licensed to youtube by the orchard music, wmg, pias on behalf of knitting factory.
Afrobeat was his main game a fusion of jazz, dub and funk, and atop grooves that would never let go, tribal drumming and chanting from his native nigeria. His youngest son, seun kuti, now fronts felas former band egypt 80, three quarters. Mistake live at the berlin jazz festival 1978 zombie. Fela kuti releaseproduct coffin for head of state 1981 label knitting factory records catalogue number. Fela anikulapo kuti 15 october 1938 2 august 1997, also professionally known as fela kuti, or simply fela, was a nigerian multiinstrumentalist, musician, composer, pioneer of the afrobeat music genre and human rights activist. Fela kuti the complete works of fela anikulapo kuti cd. We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or genre. Coffin head of state lyrics by fela kuti on coffinheadofstatelyrics soundtrack. Coffin for head of state is the saddest in his repertoire. Coffin for head of state is fela s somber excoriation of those that, through jesus christ our lord, corrupt. Coffin for head of state label partisan records catalogue number kfr20361.
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