Podcasts about Fela Kuti

Het was zover! Dauwpop werd dertig en dat vierden wij! Daarnaast was ook Festileaks jarig dus het weekend van Dauwpop was één groot verjaardagsfeestje. En voor de nietsvermoedende bezoeker was het gewoon een groot feestje. Samen met Festileaks-redacteur Thijs bespreken Luc en Julia de highlights, de optredens die opvielen en andere bijzonderheden. Tips-van-om-de-week: Tip Thijs: Chase & Status - Section 63 in 013 op donderdag en vrijdag Tip Luc: De podcast Fela Kuti: Fear No Man.Twaalf afleveringen over het leven van Fela Kuti, de culturele context van het nieuw onafhankelijke Nigeria, met heel veel bekende stemmen erin.Met name het stuk van de podcast waar het gaat over de haast spirituele ervaringen van Fela’s live-optredens, waarin ie soms urenlang hetzelfde nummer speelde. Tip Julia: De podcast Good Hang met Amy Poehler, en in dit geval de aflevering met Hayley Williams (ter voorbereiding op de shows volgende week in Nederland, in Paradiso en op Best Kept Secret!) Zoals altijd staande ovaties, oneindige karmapunten en spontane confettidouches voor: Mick Hummel voor een schitterend podcastlogo. Wietze Wempe & Malou Gouders voor ons intro-anthem. Nora de Haas en Joris Timmerman als de immer stralende podcastredactie en de montage En jou, als lieve luisteraar! Het Festivalpodcast-anthem uit je hoofd leren? Hieronder de lyrics:Werelden vol avontuurvan Main Stage tot aan Dixieland.Muntjes op en vrienden kwijt,maar nog is hier niks irritant.Te vroeg gepiekt, maar geen paniek.Je slaapritme toch al verziekt.Hé een laser, confettiregen, yoga overwegen.Met een grote klodder mayo, op je broodje knakworst.Lauwe halve liter, maakt niet uit heb toch dorst.Luchtbed leeggelopen,Tent weer afgebroken.Al m'n geld verbrast,'t is de Festivalpodcast!

In which the Curmudgeons express awe and amazement over the musical innovation and rebellious spirit of one Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti. Already an established jazz-fusion bandleader in his native Nigeria, a nearly year long stay in Los Angeles in 1969 exposed Kuti to the thrilling sounds of that era's soul and funk music and to the rage and purpose behind the politics of Black empowerment. Kuti returned home reinvigorated and over the course of the 1970s, he proceeded to fashion what we now call Afrobeat, writing and performing marathon-length compositions that spliced funk, R&B, jazz and Afro-Cuban music with the polyrhythmic Yoruba beats of his homeland. Kuti thrusted rousing horn punches, electric-piano sensuality and especially lush and glorious saxophone solos into the world's consciousness. And he became more furious and more targeted in his criticisms of African colonialism, imperialism and governmental corruption--to the point the Nigerian government burned down his commune and, later, imprisoned him on trumped-up charges. Kuti's resultant suffering and defiance through it all became a rallying cry for justice among the Western world, helping him transcend his status as a musical visionary into something entirely more heroic. We explore the best of Fela Kuti's music and meditate on his lasting influence during this episode.    Enjoy the music of Fela Kuti by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jmPzVgNCI1252H9b19UhJ?si=3fcbe59f198346bb   Here is a handy navigational companion to this episode.   (00:52 - 03:37) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Fela Kuti   (04:11 - 14:21) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums from Brother Wallace and Touch Girl Apple Blossom (and an amusing recitation mishap by Christopher O'Connor)   (15:20 - 49:18) - We discuss the musical and cultural legacy of Fela Kuti right up front. We also tell his origin story. And we begin an analysis of his best songs, starting with the nastily funky "Roforofo Fight."    (50:27 - 01:07:37) - We analyze more of Fela Kuti's best songs, including the James Brown-inspired vamp-up "Zombie" and the amazingly intense 24-minute classic "I.T.T. (International Thief Thief)"       Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Edited with an assist from Descript! web.descript.com     Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   Co-written and co-produced by Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor - The Curmudgeons

Fela Kuti has been the subject of at least half a dozen documentaries, a Broadway play, a shelf of books, and at least one richly lauded podcast series.  It's hard to imagine a time when Fela would have been considered an obscure musician from a largely unknown continent.  But that was very much the case in the seventies when bassist Melvin Gibbs heard his music blasting out of a record store on Nostrand Avenue in his native Brooklyn.  The number of  Americans who had even heard of Fela, already a superstar in his homeland, Nigeria, was vanishingly small.   But a penny dropped.  This experience launched Melvin Gibbs on a musical and cultural journey.  He has spent half a century exploring the topic of his new book, “How Black Music Took Over the World." This Monday (4/27), Melvin Gibbs returns to the WKCR studios for a Deep Focus on Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, with host Mitch Goldman.  Will Mitch find live, unreleased recordings of Fela in the WKCR archives?   Come on!  We all know the answer to that question.   Tune in this Monday from 6pm to 9pm NYC time on WKCR 89.9FM, WKCR-HD or wkcr.org.     Or join us when it goes up on the Deep Focus podcast on your favorite podcasting app or at https://mitchgoldman.podbean.com/.  It will join over 400 promo-free episodes.  Subscribe right now to get notifications when new episodes are posted.  It's ad-free, all free, sponsor-free, totally non-commercial.  We won't even ask for your contact info.   Find out more about Deep Focus at https://mitchgoldman.com/about-deep-focus/ or join us on Instagram @deep_focus_podcast.     Photo credit: Fela Kuti on stage -  promotional photo 19 July 1986 - Source- Billboard Jul 19, 1986 p. N-3 - Distributed by Celluloid Records, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.     #WKCR #DeepFocus #MelvinGibbs #HarrietTubman #FelaKuti #FelaAnikulapoKuti #AfroBeat #JazzRadio #JazzPodcast #JazzInterview #MitchGoldman #HowBlackMusicTookOverTheWorld

Fela Kuti has been the subject of at least half a dozen documentaries, a Broadway play, a shelf of books, and at least one richly lauded podcast series.  It's hard to imagine a time when Fela would have been considered an obscure musician from a largely unknown continent.  But that was very much the case in the seventies when bassist Melvin Gibbs heard his music blasting out of a record store on Nostrand Avenue in his native Brooklyn.  The number of  Americans who had even heard of Fela, already a superstar in his homeland, Nigeria, was vanishingly small.   But a penny dropped.  This experience launched Melvin Gibbs on a musical and cultural journey.  He has spent half a century exploring the topic of his new book, “How Black Music Took Over the World." This Monday (4/27), Melvin Gibbs returns to the WKCR studios for a Deep Focus on Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, with host Mitch Goldman.  Will Mitch find live, unreleased recordings of Fela in the WKCR archives?   Come on!  We all know the answer to that question.   Tune in this Monday from 6pm to 9pm NYC time on WKCR 89.9FM, WKCR-HD or wkcr.org.     Or join us when it goes up on the Deep Focus podcast on your favorite podcasting app or at https://mitchgoldman.podbean.com/.  It will join over 400 promo-free episodes.  Subscribe right now to get notifications when new episodes are posted.  It's ad-free, all free, sponsor-free, totally non-commercial.  We won't even ask for your contact info.   Find out more about Deep Focus at https://mitchgoldman.com/about-deep-focus/ or join us on Instagram @deep_focus_podcast.     Photo credit: Fela Kuti on stage -  promotional photo 19 July 1986 - Source- Billboard Jul 19, 1986 p. N-3 - Distributed by Celluloid Records, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.     #WKCR #DeepFocus #MelvinGibbs #HarrietTubman #FelaKuti #FelaAnikulapoKuti #AfroBeat #JazzRadio #JazzPodcast #JazzInterview #MitchGoldman 

Jad Abumrad and FayFay Odudu, drop some valuable audio storytelling reporting and production insights on the latest episode of Sound School. Jad and FayFay recently earned a Peabody Award for "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man," the podcast about Fela, the Nigerian saxophone player and political activist. Jad and FayFay sat down with Lesedi Mogoathle in February for an online chat sponsored by Radio Workshop. It's a valuable conversation you'll want to hear. 

Fela Kuti has been the subject of at least half a dozen documentaries, a Broadway play, a shelf of books, and at least one richly lauded podcast series.  It's hard to imagine a time when Fela would have been considered an obscure musician from a largely unknown continent.  But that was very much the case in the seventies when bassist Melvin Gibbs heard his music blasting out of a record store on Nostrand Avenue in his native Brooklyn.  The number of  Americans who had even heard of Fela, already a superstar in his homeland, Nigeria, was vanishingly small.   But a penny dropped.  This experience launched Melvin Gibbs on a musical and cultural journey.  He has spent half a century exploring the topic of his new book, “How Black Music Took Over the World." This Monday (4/27), Melvin Gibbs returns to the WKCR studios for a Deep Focus on Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, with host Mitch Goldman.  Will Mitch find live, unreleased recordings of Fela in the WKCR archives?   Come on!  We all know the answer to that question.   Tune in this Monday from 6pm to 9pm NYC time on WKCR 89.9FM, WKCR-HD or wkcr.org.     Or join us when it goes up on the Deep Focus podcast on your favorite podcasting app or at https://mitchgoldman.podbean.com/.  It will join over 400 promo-free episodes.  Subscribe right now to get notifications when new episodes are posted.  It's ad-free, all free, sponsor-free, totally non-commercial.  We won't even ask for your contact info.   Find out more about Deep Focus at https://mitchgoldman.com/about-deep-focus/ or join us on Instagram @deep_focus_podcast.     Photo credit: Fela Kuti on stage -  promotional photo 19 July 1986 - Source- Billboard Jul 19, 1986 p. N-3 - Distributed by Celluloid Records, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.     #WKCR #DeepFocus #MelvinGibbs #HarrietTubman #FelaKuti #FelaAnikulapoKuti #AfroBeat #JazzRadio #JazzPodcast #JazzInterview #MitchGoldman   

With Fela: Music Is the Weapon, Conor McCreery and Jibola Fagbamiye deliver more than a biography they deliver a cultural experience. Released by HarperCollins' Amistad imprint, this landmark graphic novel blends magical realism, political history, and Afro-psychedelic visuals to capture the unstoppable force that was Fela Kuti. Equal parts concert, protest, and spiritual awakening, the book stands as a reminder that music has always been a weapon and stories like this keep it loaded. Get your copy of Fela: Music is the Weapon at: https://amzn.to/3NVP1tb Follow on Social: Insta – jibolastudios Insta therealconor Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 656 in an unlimited series! Host: Al Mega, Follow on X | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: / comiccrusadersworld Twitch: / comiccrusaders Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Want to create amazing live streams like ours? Then look no further than StreamYard! The BEST and EASIEST to use Streaming Solution on Earth! Check it out at: : https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6492786798886912

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The nominations are in, the debates are loud, and the nerdiness is dialed all the way up—because this special episode of Friends Talking Nerdy is all about the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees!Join Professor Aubrey and Tim The Nerd as they break down this year's class with the perfect blend of deep music knowledge, passionate opinions, and just enough playful chaos to keep things interesting. From genre-defining pioneers to long-overdue legends, nothing is off-limits as they react to one of the most diverse induction classes in recent memory.They dive headfirst into the cultural impact and legacy of icons like Celia Cruz and Fela Kuti, celebrating the global influence that continues to shape modern music. Hip-hop gets its due as the duo discusses the groundbreaking careers of Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and the legendary Wu-Tang Clan—and whether the Hall is finally catching up to the culture.Rock purists, don't worry—they've got you covered. Expect passionate takes (and maybe a few friendly arguments) about the inclusion of Oasis, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, and the influential legacy of Joy Division / New Order. And yes, they absolutely get into the solo success and enduring popularity of Phil Collins—because you can't talk Hall of Fame without a little drum fill discourse.But it's not just about performers. Professor Aubrey and Tim The Nerd shine a spotlight on the behind-the-scenes legends who helped shape the sound of generations, including Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin. Plus, they unpack the legacy of television pioneer Ed Sullivan and his massive influence on bringing rock and pop into living rooms across America.Of course, the conversation wouldn't be complete without honoring unforgettable voices like Luther Vandross and Sade, as well as country-rock trailblazer Gram Parsons, whose influence far outweighs his commercial success.And because this is Friends Talking Nerdy, there's a competitive twist: back in February, both hosts made their own Hall of Fame picks. Now, they revisit those predictions to see who nailed it—and who swung and missed like a drummer losing the beat mid-solo.Packed with hot takes, surprising insights, music history deep dives, and the kind of chemistry that makes every episode feel like you're hanging out with friends, this special is a must-listen for any music fan who's ever argued about what really belongs in the Rock Hall.As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online.

AOT2, and Ugochi discuss Fela Kuti and Sade Adu's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognition and fan mails. They move into Tweet of the Week and Release Therapy, then unpack Blessing CEO's breast cancer scam in Prop and Flop of the Week before wrapping up.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction18:24 - Fanmails52:50 - Tweet of the week01:29:00 - Release Therapy01:45:00 - Prop of the week01:57:00 - Flop of the week----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

In deze aflevering praat Benjamin met gitarist QUANZA. Zijn muziek is gebaseerd op rock, waarbij hij improvisatie van jazz omarmt en mixt met invloeden uit hiphop, psychedelic rock en soul. Op 6 maart kwam zijn nieuwe EP ‘Vagabond' uit. Hierop neemt hij je mee langs persoonlijke verhalen: van het studeren van flamenco in Spanje tot zijn connectie met de uit Niger afkomstige gitarist Bombino, en hoe Fela Kuti hem inspireerde om zijn muzikale pad te volgen. 

For the first time in more than 30 years, delegations from Israel and Lebanon are meeting for direct talks in Washington, DC. Also, a new documentary by PBS's FRONTLINE looks at a deportation deal between the presidents of the US and El Salvador. And, Pope Leo XIV, who is in Algeria as part of his Africa tour, has condemned those who wage war and brushed off criticism from US President Donald Trump. Plus, the induction of Fela Kuti and Sade Adu to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame marks the first time Nigerians have been honored by the Hall's voters. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed its 2026 inductees, highlighting artists who have shaped music across generations — from Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan to Sade, Celia Cruz and Fela Kuti. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Afternoons podcast critic Elliot Childs shares what he's been listening to: Fela Kuti, Fear No Man - An eight episode documentary about Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer and political activist Fela Kuti. The Idiot - Produced by Serial productions (who made Serial and S town)

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[REDIFFUSION] Bienvenue dans Les Fabuleux Destins, le podcast qui vous fait découvrir des histoires vraies et étonnantes. Cette semaine, partez à la découverte de quatre récits parfois méconnus de figures emblématiques de la musique : Nina Simone, Fela Kuti, Ray Charles ou encore Marvin Gaye. Plongez dans une saison consacrée aux légendes de la musique africaine et afro-américaine, et plus particulièrement à leur part d'ombre. Le génie du blues  Un soir de 1965, Ray Charles est retrouvé gisant dans sa salle de bain, victime d'un accident lié à sa dépendance à l'héroïne. Derrière l'image du « Genius » adulé, se cache un homme rongé par les traumatismes d'enfance, la ségrégation et l'addiction. De la perte de la vue à la mort de son frère, Ray traverse les épreuves en s'accrochant à la musique. Malgré ses combats personnels, il deviendra une légende, symbole de lutte et d'excellence artistique. Cet épisode explore la face sombre et lumineuse d'un destin hors du commun. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary Lou Oeconomou Voix : Florian Bayoux  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[REDIFFUSION] Bienvenue dans Les Fabuleux Destins, le podcast qui vous fait découvrir des histoires vraies et étonnantes. Cette semaine, partez à la découverte de quatre récits parfois méconnus de figures emblématiques de la musique : Nina Simone, Fela Kuti, Ray Charles ou encore Marvin Gaye. Plongez dans une saison consacrée aux légendes de la musique africaine et afro-américaine, et plus particulièrement à leur part d'ombre. Une vie de lutte et de génie musicale  Montreux, 1976. Nina Simone remonte sur scène après deux ans de silence. Le public découvre une artiste instable, brillante, déroutante, entre fulgurances musicales et ruptures de ton. Ce soir-là, sa voix claque, tremble, gronde, tandis que sa douleur affleure. Derrière l'icône, une femme rongée par la maladie, la rage, et un destin brisé. Voici l'histoire de Nina Simone, pianiste prodige, militante incandescente et diva tragique. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary Lou Oeconomou Voix : Florian Bayoux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[REDIFFUSION] Bienvenue dans Les Fabuleux Destins, le podcast qui vous fait découvrir des histoires vraies et étonnantes. Cette semaine, partez à la découverte de quatre récits parfois méconnus de figures emblématiques de la musique : Nina Simone, Fela Kuti, Ray Charles ou encore Marvin Gaye. Plongez dans une saison consacrée aux légendes de la musique africaine et afro-américaine, et plus particulièrement à leur part d'ombre. Le destin tragique du prince de la soul  Marvin Gaye est paranoïaque, enfermé chez lui, hanté par ses démons et les drogues. Le 1er avril 1984, une dispute éclate avec son père. Quelques minutes plus tard, ce dernier revient armé et lui tire dessus à bout portant. Marvin s'effondre. Il meurt la veille de ses 45 ans. Derrière cette fin tragique, le parcours bouleversant d'un génie de la soul, entre foi, violences familiales, engagement politique et chute intime. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary Lou Oeconomou Voix : Florian Bayoux  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[REDIFFUSION] Bienvenue dans Les Fabuleux Destins, le podcast qui vous fait découvrir des histoires vraies et étonnantes. Cette semaine, partez à la découverte de quatre récits parfois méconnus de figures emblématiques de la musique : Nina Simone, Fela Kuti, Ray Charles ou encore Marvin Gaye. Plongez dans une saison consacrée aux légendes de la musique africaine et afro-américaine, et plus particulièrement à leur part d'ombre. L'afrobeat comme arme politique  Le 18 février 1977, l'armée nigériane attaque Kalakuta, la république autoproclamée de Fela Kuti. Ce jour-là, sa mère est violemment jetée par la fenêtre, et plus rien ne sera comme avant. Artiste de génie, agitateur politique, chef de communauté, Fela Kuti a fait de l'afrobeat une arme. Mais derrière la légende, il y a aussi l'homme, ses contradictions, son emprise. Ce destin est celui d'un roi : flamboyant, dangereux, inoubliable. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary Lou Oeconomou Voix : Florian Bayoux  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey as we pick our favorite underrated albums.  Show notes: First episode of the year! Recorded right after the gold medal men's hockey game What is underrated? A well-known artist's less popular release or lesser-known artists Phil: Neil Young has a few underrated albums among his vast catalog Other Phil honorable mentions: Big Star, Bob Mould, Best Coast, Kaiser Chiefs, Bettie Serveert, Built to Spill, Keith Richards, N. Mississippi All-Stars, Ben Folds Five, Until the End of the World soundtrack, Til Tuesday, Neko Case, Passengers, Big Head Todd, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Fela Kuti, Dead Milkmen, Shuggie Otis, Uncle Tupelo, Waterboys Jay's honorable mentions: Trail of Dead, Material Issue, Peter Gabriel, The Church, PiL, Afghan Whigs, QOTSA, Smashing Pumpkins, Blind Melon, Elliot Easton, Pearl Jam, Elvis Costello, Matthew Sweet Phil's #10: Cracker's debut album Lowery's first post-Camper Van Beethoven release Jay's #10: Keith Richards releases a stripped-down solo album Was pissed at Jagger, created the antithesis to his flashy style Phil's #9: Prince creates a new band in the early '90s No more Revolution, going for more of a hip hop sound Jay's #9: Only release from David + David Studio musicians who teamed up to release atmospheric story songs Phil's #8: Indie supergroup comprised of members of Sleater-Kinney and Helium Only released one album Jay's #8: Living Colour's third album was criminally overlooked Introduced industrial elements but was lost in the wave of grunge Phil's #7: Jerry Harrison goes solo More pop than what Talking Heads were doing Jay's #7: Sebadoh unleashes ripping indie rock masterpiece Contributions from two songwriters Phil's #6: Self-assured debut from Elastica Waited too long to release their next album To be continued Completely Conspicuous is available through wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

Samsung heeft zojuist de Galaxy S26-reeks onthuld: we gaan het over de drie nieuwe modellen hebben. Ook is er nieuws over en commentaar op airco’s in Nederland, en daar vinden wij dan weer wat van. Verder vandaag: Ziggo en Vodafone gaan soort van uit elkaar, de veelbesproken hack op Odido, meer over de totaal nieuwe MacBook Proen giftige koptelefoons. Tips uit deze aflevering: Gadgets: draadloze Android Auto Apple Carplay dongles. Want wie een auto uit 2019 tot 2023 heeft, heeft het er waarschijnlijk wel op zitten, maar een draadloze verbinding is niet altijd standaard. Er zijn gelukkig meerdere dongles van 20 tot 60 euro waarmee je dit zo fixt. Kleine prijs-> maar auto voelt meteen luxer aan. Stap je in, dan verbindt je telefoon automatisch en start Carplay of Android Auto op. Game: Zelda bestond afgelopen weekend 40 jaar en omdat dat eraan zat te komen ben is Floris weer in Zelda gedoken. Daarom nu pas echt tijd gestoken in de Switch 2 versie van Tears of the Kingdom en die game is echt zoveel leuker, mooier en soepeler op dat systeem. Podcast: Fear No Man, over Fela Kuti, van Radiolab-maker Jad Abumrad die eerder een soortgelijk portret maakte van Dolly Parton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youtube Instagram BioAs soon as Eazie Boi's new Afrobeat single “Normally” comes on, it becomes nearly impossible to stop dancing long enough to think about its deeper meaning. That is exactly the point.Beneath the infectious melodies and pulsing rhythms lies a powerful message. Written and recorded during Nigeria's ongoing political and economic strain, where speaking out can be dangerous, “Normally” disguises social criticism within celebration. The song operates on two levels at once. It invites listeners to dance while quietly asking a deeper question: Is this normal?Normally, hard work should be enough. Normally, speaking up should not be a crime. Normally, life should not feel so heavy.Through this layered storytelling, Eazie Boi captures everyday frustration without naming names. His subtle approach is deliberate in a country where open political commentary carries real consequences. “That's why I hid the message inside the song,” he explains. “If you're not careful, you'll just dance to it. But if you listen, you'll understand what it's really about.”In this way, Eazie Boi follows in the tradition of the legendary Fela Kuti, blending social consciousness with irresistible rhythm. It is a balance that defines his artistry, delivering music that moves both the body and the mind.“Normally” was produced by Benzer Republic, Eazie Boi's longtime collaborator of two years. Without playing traditional instruments, Eazie Boi builds songs from instinct and imagination, vocalizing rhythms, textures, and arrangements until each track comes alive. The result is music that feels organic, urgent, and deeply personal.Born Raymond Isreal, Eazie Boi hails from Akwa Ibom State and is rapidly rising within Nigeria's Afrobeat and hip hop scene. Raised on a diverse range of sounds including reggae, highlife, Afrobeat, and conscious rap, he has cultivated a signature style that blends socially aware storytelling with contemporary African rhythms.“Normally” joins a growing catalog of impactful releases including “No Para,” “Oshey,” “Dispare,” and “Burning Bridge,” each reflecting his commitment to meaningful expression.The single is released via Omo Records Entertainment, led by CEO Frederick Omo, who praises Eazie Boi's ability to challenge listeners while commanding the dance floor.With “Normally,” Eazie Boi seeks to reach audiences beyond Nigeria. “Music is revolutionary,” he says. “It opens people's eyes. There is power in music, and there is power in telling the truth, even when you have to say it quietly.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

The Nigerian musician Fela Kuti used his music in the ‘70s as a weapon against colonial values and his country's brutal dictatorship. The danceable music and political lyrics inspired a youth movement. Award-winning podcaster Jad Abumrad talks with Terry about his podcast series, ‘Fela Kuti: Fear No Man.' Also, we hear from best-selling science journalist Michael Pollan. His new book ‘A World Appears' asks how technology is changing our consciousness. “Consciousness is under siege,” he says. “I think that it's the last frontier for these companies that want to sell our time and, of course, our time is our mind time.” Pollan also questions whether A.I. is capable of achieving consciousness.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Tonight, this week (x100) we celebrate our 100th episode (aaa) by talking Fela Kuti's 1973 Afrobeat classic, Gentleman. The cover of the original makes a salient point about colonization and culture, so was it ignorant to thoughtlessly slap our cat on there? I hope not!Also up for discussion: We wishcast that one Arcade Fire brother has a soul (not the criminal one), none of us can name a single woman (we are trying to be woke but too stupid to do it good), and we return to an early BevCheck in honor of us having done this 100 times and run out of ideas around ep 6.10/10 You're Great is presented by The Alternative. Support the site and our show on Patreon.10/10 You're Great is presented by The Alternative. Support the site and our show on Patreon.Follow us on Instagram. You can also find Chris @ChrisFavata on most social media sites.Call the Hot Hotline: 360-559-2371Send an email: 1010youregreat@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

durée : 00:59:05 - La Série musicale - par : Zoé Sfez - Hommage à la légende ghanéenne Ebo Taylor, ce grand représentant du highlife qui nous a quittés à 90 ans. Moins connu que son ami, le Nigérian Fela Kuti, il reste une figure centrale dans l'invention du son qui a façonné l'histoire musicale de l'Afrique de l'Ouest. - réalisation : Thomas Jost

Considered the father of Afrobeat, Nigerian musician Fela Kuti used his music in the 1970s to combat colonial values and brutal dictatorship. Former Radiolab host Jad Abumrad tells his story in the podcast series, ‘Fela Kuti: Fear No Man.' He spoke with Terry Gross. Also, Fresh Air's longtime executive producer Danny Miller is retiring. We close out the show with an appreciation and send-off from the staff. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti has been posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition from the Recording Academy since the award's inception in 1963. Richie sits down with his son Seun Kuti to talk what this means for his legacy.Richie is also joined in studio by 2026 EE BAFTA Rising Star Nominee, Archie Madekwe. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye speaks with music legend 2Face Idibia, who reflects on his 25-year career, personal life, and role in civic engagement ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections. He recalls his early musical influences, the rise of Plantashun Boiz, and the creative tensions that shaped his journey, particularly around “African Queen.”Idibia emphasizes the importance of family, privacy, and love in marriage, while candidly acknowledging past shortcomings as a father. He also urges Nigerian youth to participate actively in politics, describing music as a tool to guide social responsibility and calling for accountability at all levels of government.Rejecting comparisons between Fela Kuti and Wizkid, Idibia stresses the unique legacy of each artist. While keeping his political ambitions open, he continues to prioritize live performance and the development of Nigerian music, balancing fame, business, and civic advocacy.Guest:2Face Idibia(Legendary Nigerian Singer / Civic Advocate)

Cullen and Mason are joined by their friends Jeremy Gould from The Rumors are True Podcast, Daniel Terry DFT's Dungeon, and Kylan Savage from Church Jams Now to discuss the bands, All Saved Freak Band, Fela Kuti, Zwan, Les Rallizes Dénudés, and Dissection, all who have the craziest lore. What band do you think has the craziest lore?Check out The Rumors are True Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/therumorsaretruecastCheck out DFT's Dungeon: https://www.youtube.com/@dft9000Check out Church Jams Now: https://www.instagram.com/churchjamsnowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blacksheep-podcast-presented-by-hm-magazine--2258933/support.Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/theblacksheeppodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@theblacksheeppodcast

Welcome to The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, Abuja's pulse on music, culture, and creative hustle. In this episode, we break down the 68th Annual Grammys with a fresh Nigerian perspective, spotlighting wins, snubs, and historic moments that shook the global music scene. From Tyla's back-to-back Best African Music Performance win to Fela Kuti receiving the first-ever Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for an African artist, we unpack what these milestones mean for Naija, the diaspora, and the future of Afrobeats worldwide.We also dive into the political statements, show-stopping speeches, and comedy roasts that had the internet buzzing. Trevor Noah's sharp jabs, Billie Eilish's pro-immigrant stance, and Bad Bunny making history as the first Spanish-language Album of the Year winner – we cover it all.As your host, Femi Makx, award-winning podcaster and music culture commentator, I bring you the insights, context, and Abuja energy you can't get anywhere else. For this episode, I experimented with AI to enhance research, script structure, and cultural context, making The Artiste Hangout one of the first African music podcasts actively integrating AI in creative production.The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx has massive streams across major listening platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, topping charts in major countries. Akwaaba to my Ghanaians too – we were top 3 in music interviews on Apple Podcasts in Ghana, and ranking high across other African countries as well.Whether you're a music lover, industry insider, or just curious about Naija's footprint at the Grammys, this episode breaks down the wins, snubs, and controversies with honesty, humor, and journalistic precision.Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation: Let's debate, celebrate, and connect over the music shaping 2026. Follow Femi Makx on X @femi_makx and tag your thoughts with #ArtisteHangoutGrammys.

Félix Tshisekedi a affirmé ce weekend son ouverture à un dialogue inclusif et apaisé en République démocratique du Congo. Le président s'est exprimé sur le sujet à l'occasion d'une cérémonie d'échange de vœux organisée à Kinshasa, avec les ambassadeurs et diplomates accrédités en RDC. « Pour le chef de l'État, si ce dialogue devait se tenir, il se déroulerait sur le sol national et serait conduit et organisé par les institutions de la République, dans le respect de la Constitution, des lois et règles démocratiques qui fondent le pacte national », analyse le média congolais Radio Okapi. En résumé, « Dialogue oui, complaisance non » titre Le Potentiel. « Félix Tshisekedi trace ses lignes rouges », commente le journal congolais. Le président « refuse toute confusion entre cohésion nationale et amnésie politique. Pas question, pour lui, d'inviter à la table de la République ceux qu'il accuse de nourrir la rébellion armée... » Face à la guerre qui ravage l'est de la RDC, l'appel à l'unité nationale s'est imposé comme un impératif, non seulement pour faire face à la menace sécuritaire, mais aussi pour contenir les fractures politiques internes. Mais ce dialogue national pour la Paix en RDC « risque de n'être qu'un exercice cosmétique », commente la presse. Dans les colonnes Édito du journal burkinabé Le Pays, on s'interroge : n'est-ce pas là un serpent de mer politique ? « Kinshasa n'entend pas marchander avec ceux qu'elle considère comme des relais d'agendas régionaux hostiles. Cette ligne rouge tracée par Félix Tshisekedi (...) se heurte néanmoins à une réalité brutale. Les acteurs ainsi exclus sont précisément ceux qui tiennent les armes, contrôlent des territoires et administrent des populations, avec, en arrière-plan, l'ombre persistante du Rwanda. Dès lors, une question centrale s'impose : comment prétendre régler une guerre en excluant de la table, ceux qui la font ? Dans ce contexte, proclamer un retour à la paix, relève presque de l'incantation (...) » Le président de la RDC, a par ailleurs réagi publiquement ce weekend, à la suite de la reconnaissance officielle par le Rwanda d'une coordination sécuritaire avec le groupe rebelle AFC/M23. Afrik.com y voit un nouveau chapitre dans la crise persistante de l'est de la RDC. « Pour le président congolais, cette reconnaissance [par Kigali] ne saurait être réduite à un simple exercice de communication diplomatique ». Le chef d'État congolais a fait explicitement référence au droit international et aux résolutions du Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU. Pour Kinshasa, l'aveu rwandais confirme l'existence d'un appui déterminant à un mouvement armé insurrectionnel, violant le principe de souveraineté nationale.   Quel secrétaire général pour l'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie ? L'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie laisse aussi entrevoir une nouvelle passe d'armes entre la RDC et le Rwanda. La désignation du prochain secrétaire général de l'OIF est prévue lors du sommet de la Francophonie, organisée en novembre 2026 au Cambodge. Et la RDC a annoncé son intention de candidater au poste de secrétaire général. Désormais, c'est une bataille diplomatique d'ampleur qui se dessine, notamment face au Rwanda. Kigali soutient en effet la reconduction de l'actuelle secrétaire générale, Louise Mushikiwabo, pour un troisième mandat. Afrik.com analyse cette stratégie de la RDC : « Il s'agit de renforcer l'influence du pays sur la scène internationale, mais aussi de promouvoir une Francophonie plus attentive aux défis sécuritaires, politiques et de développement auxquels sont confrontés plusieurs de ses États membres ». « Les pays africains membres de l'OIF seront-ils favorables à une alternance ? » Interroge pour sa part Jeune Afrique... « On ne défie aucun pays, mais nous voulons réaffirmer notre place », souligne une source à la présidence congolaise. Un Grammy Award décerné pour la première fois à un artiste africain Dans la presse africaine également ce matin, on revient sur le Grammy Award décerné pour la première fois à un artiste africain. « Le symbole est assez extraordinaire pour passer inaperçu », souligne Wakatsera. La légende nigériane Fela Kuti, le père de l'Afrobeat, a été récompensé à titre posthume avant la cérémonie des Grammy, pour avoir rendu éternel ce mélange de jazz, de funk, et de musiques traditionnelles de son terroir nigérian. Une question persiste toutefois : mais pourquoi de son vivant, Fela n'a-t-il pas été lauréat du Grammy ? « Il en a avait pourtant l'étoffe ! commente Wakatsera... « Mais la musique et les musiciens africains n'avaient, et n'ont, certainement pas les mêmes chances de promotion que ceux de l'Europe ou des États-Unis. Le pape de l'Afrobeat n'avait visiblement pas, aux yeux des organisateurs des Grammy Awards l'envergure mondiale de Beyoncé (...) » « Un Grammy à titre posthume, c'est toujours une marque de reconnaissance mondiale pour Fela, mais les artistes africains contemporains de valeur, il en existe bien et il faut espérer qu'ils soient récompensés de leur vivant, et non 29 ans après leur mort ! »

The headlines would have you believe we're hurtling toward another global pandemic; this time an outbreak of Nipah virus. But how true is that actually? And what do the Australian Government and health officials have to say about it? And in headlines today, All eyes will be on Canberra today with Andrew Hastie taking himself out of contention to vie for the leadership of the Liberals; The US Department of Justice released 3.5 million more pages in compliance with the Epstein Files transparency act over the weekend, Aussies Clive Palmer and Kevin Rudd named; Iran’s ​​Supreme ⁠Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says if ​the US ‍attacks Iran, it will become ​a ‌regional war; Israel says it has reopened the critical Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt but only in a limited capacity; Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti and Whitney Houston have received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Dr Alison Peel Veterinarian and Wildlife Disease Ecologist at University of Sydney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pa Salieu fann sin frihetskänsla mellan afrobeats, dancehall, grime samt UK drill, och är idag en av Storbritanniens mest visionära artister med framgångar som Belly. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Sättet som Pa Salieu drar UK drill genom ett västafrikanskt filter öppnar upp för nya möjligheter och genrer. Ribban ligger högt. Drömmen för Pa är att man i framtiden ser tillbaka på hans stilblandning med en blick som liknar hur vi idag betraktar Fela Kuti, Baba Maal och Youssou N'Dour (intervjuas även i avsnittet). Han har något att brås på. Moster är griot som förde Gambias historia vidare i sin folkmusik.I timme två Sampa the Great, Little Simz, Hope Tala och Muva of Earth

More than 200 people have been killed in a mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel authorities have said.Women and children were among those mining coltan - a mineral used to manufacture electronics such as smartphones and computers - at the time in the town of Rubaya.Also in the programme: The search for truth and justice continues after more than three million new documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are released; we'll hear about the legacy of the Nigerian musician and political activist Fela Kuti, who has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Grammy; and we'll discuss the implications of AI being used to create new forms of life.(File photo of labourers working at the Rubaya coltan mine in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo March 24, 2025. Credit: Zohra Bensemra/Reuters)

The United States Department of Justice has released 3 million pages of documents as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The latest release is the largest to date and includes emails, 2,000 videos, and over 180,000 images. What do we know so far?Also in the programme: who is Kevin Warsh, the man appointed by Donald Trump as next chair of the Federal Reserve? And Nigerian musician Fela Kuti becomes the first African artist to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys.(Photo: Jeffrey Epstein in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry in 2017, Credit: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services sex offender registry)

Our guest, comedian Larry Dorsey, Jr., introduces us to Afrobeat innovator Fela Kuti.We discuss how Kuti exported Pan-Africanism to the world through his music. We talk about his musical roots, his political activism and his *check notes* ... 27 wives???Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!(Episode 44.)

The military government in Guinea-Bissau has suspended a scientific trial for the hepatitis B vaccine administered to newborns. The trial is funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the tune of $1.6 million and conducted by scientists from the University of Southern Denmark. The Bissau government says the study will be subjected to a technical and ethical review. And, almost three decades after his death, Nigeria's Fela Kuti, who pioneered the Afrobeats music genre, is set to be feted with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Blessing Aderogba and Mark Wilberforce Technical Producer: Terry Chege Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

For the 20th anniversary of the fourth My Morning Jacket album, we take a detailed look at how it was made. The band originally formed in 1998 in Louisville, Kentucky by Jim James, Johnny Quaid, Tom Blankenship and J. Glenn. After signing with Darla Records, they released their debut album, The Tennessee Fire in 1999. Danny Cash joined on keyboards before the release of their second album, At Dawn, in 2001. Patrick Hallahan took over on drums as they signed to ATO Records. Their third album, It Still Moves, was released in 2003. At this point, Johnny Quaid and Danny Cash decided to leave the band so they held auditions and recruited Bo Koster and Carl Broemel. For their fourth album, they hired producer John Leckie and began recording outside of their home studio for the first time. Z was eventually released in 2005. In this episode, Jim James describes this pivotal moment for the band when they were challenging themselves by recording outside of Louisville with a seasoned producer. By working with John Leckie, they were able to rely on his expertise in the studio and push themselves in a new direction sonically. He discusses how their early characterization as a southern rock band made him want to evolve musically and try new approaches by incorporating synthesizers and drum machines. He also shares how he was experiencing depression at the time and struggling after the suicides of two of his close friends, Tim Cushing and Aaron Todovich. With the pressure of trying to make a great record mounting, he describes how his depression was clouding his judgement as he felt like this might be the last record the band would ever make. Luckily the band was able to continue and Z proved to be a turning point as new members Bo Koster and Carl Broehmel have remained two decades later. From borrowing a Juno synth and demoing with a cheap Walmart keyboard, to getting into Prince and Fela Kuti for the first time, to mixing at the legendary Sunset Sound, to calling on friends Andrew Bird and M. Ward to play on the record, to writing abstractly about the state of the world, to using music as an outlet for anger, to the enduring quality of these songs that continue to make the MMJ setlists, we'll hear the stories of how the album came together.

Fela Kuti: Fear No Man is a 12-part podcast honoring the life and legacy of the inventor of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti. The show spotlights stories and perspectives from people highly influenced by Fela Kuti’s art and politics, including David Byrne, Brian Eno, Santigold, Questlove, Paul McCartney, and so many others. KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour spoke with the host of the podcast — someone with a very distinct flavor of storytelling — Jad Abumrad. He’s best known as the founder and original host of the public radio show, Radiolab, as well as other music-oriented podcasts like Dolly Parton's America. Abumrad is also a composer himself. “It's a really clever thing he's doing,” Abumrad says in the interview. “He moves you into a trance, wakes you up, then into politics — and then you're dancing at that point. So, your body's already in action. It's taking this political message and turning it into movement that then actually makes you want to do something.” The story of Fela Kuti goes beyond his lifetime, though. “The power of music is it'll outlive us,” Jad continues. “I think that's what Fela meant when he said ‘music is the weapon of the future.’ It's going to outlive the enemies. It will do something beyond us. And I hope he's right.” Support the show: kexp.org/deeperPhoto by: Leon MorrisSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Song is sharing an episode of the new podcast Fela Kuti: Fear No Man. When the world is on fire, what can music actually do? Host Jad Abumrad recounts the true tale of one of the great political awakenings in music. Fela Kuti was a classically trained Nigerian musician who traveled to America, only to return to Nigeria and transform his sound into a battering ram against the state. Doing so, he created a new musical language of resistance called Afrobeat. But when the mix of art and activism got too hot, the state pulled out its guns and literally opened fire. In this episode, we hear how Fela's music had the power to move hearts, change minds, and heal the deepest wounds. Listen to more episodes of Fela Kuti: Fear No Man on Audible or at https://link.mgln.ai/onesong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jad Abumrad's new podcast, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, digs into Fela Kuti's life, the good and the bad because he not only pioneered Afrobeat and pushed against the impacts of colonialism but he was also a deeply complicated and flawed man who left a wake of inspiration and trauma.

We couldn't get enough of the podcast Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, so to celebrate the show's finale, we're sharing another episode. As you might remember, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man is Jad Abumrad's true tale of one of the great political awakenings in music. In this episode, we hear about Fela's club, The Shrine. It was an oasis of freedom amidst a brutal dictatorship. Once inside – and on the dancefloor – the music intoxicated, enraptured and, ultimately, inspired resistance. You can binge the entire series now at https://link.mgln.ai/disgraceland To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When history comes knocking, you have to figure out what to do. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: Brittany's job is to answer anonymous calls and texts from people in the military. This year, she's gotten more than usual–most of them are wondering about what to do with orders they've been given. Or orders they're afraid they'll get someday in the future. (9 minutes)Act One: Jad Abumrad tells the story of the "ideological genealogy” of Fela Kuti's anti-colonial politics–his mother. In late 1940s Nigeria, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti found herself at the center of a big, historical moment: an uprising led by thousands of women selling goods in Nigeria's markets. Jad goes searching for who she really was, and how she became the person who galvanized a movement when history demanded it of her. (45 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.orgThis American Life privacy policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices.

Max Pearson presents a collection of Witness History and Sporting Witness episodes, all with a Nigerian theme.We hear two personal stories of the Biafra war, which began in 1967, including the writer Wole Soyinka who was jailed for trying to stop it. Plus, we hear from Patricia Ngozi Ebigwe about escaping the conflict. She's now better known as TV and music star Patti Boulaye.We speak to Dr Louisa Egbunike, who is an Associate Professor in African Literature at Durham University in England.Also, a retired Brigadier General speaks about West African countries fighting back against the jihadist militant group Boko Haram in 2015. Then, the opening of the New Afrika Shrine in 2000, by Fela Kuti's children to honour his legacy. Finally, we hear from Omoyemi Akerele who founded Lagos Fashion Week in 2011.Our Sporting Witness programme this week looks at Nigeria becoming the first team to represent Africa at the first ever FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991. This is a Made in Manchester Production.Contributors:Wole Soyinka - Nobel Prize-winning poet and playwright. Patricia Ngozi Ebigwe - TV and music star. Dr Louisa Egbunike - Associate Professor in African Literature at Durham University. Sani Kukasheka Usman - retired Brigadier General. Omoyeni Anikulapo-Kuti, also known as Yeni Kuti - the eldest daughter of Fela Kuti. Omoyemi Akerele - founder of Lagos Fashion Week. Nkiri Okosieme – captained Nigeria women's national football team.(Photo: Biafran national army soldiers. Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

It's 25 years since the opening of the New Afrika Shrine, an open-air entertainment centre in Nigeria. A hub for Afrobeat music and culture, it's dedicated to the legacy of Fela Kuti who pioneered the genre.Omoyeni Anikulapo-Kuti, also known as Yeni Kuti, is Fela's eldest daughter. She speaks to Surya Elango about building the New Afrika Shrine.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: Fela Kuti performing. Credit: Frans Schellekens/Redferns)

Our original host Jad Abumrad returns to share a new podcast series he's just released. It's all about Fela Kuti, a Nigerian musician who created a genre, then a movement, then tried to use his hypnotic beats to topple a military dictatorship. Jad tells us about the series and why he made it, and we play the episode that, for us at least, gets to the heart of the matter: How exactly does his music work? What actually happens to the people who hear it and how does it move them to action?You can find Jad's entire nine-part series, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Jad AbumradRadiolab portions produced by - Sindhu GnanasambandanSign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Writer, composer, and Peabody Award-winning podcaster Jad Abumrad joins Kirk to talk about Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, his new 12-part series on the life, music, and legacy of Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti.DISCUSSED/REFERENCED:“Miryea's Death” by Jack Nitzche from Revenge, 1990“Prologue” by Alexandre Desplat from Birth, 2004Excerpt from Port(al), music by Paola Prestini and Jad Abumrad, performed by the Brooklyn Youth Chorus“It's Highlife Time” and “Amaechi's Blues” by Fela Kuti and his Koola Lobitos, ca. 1963-69“Jeun Ko Ku,” “Eko Ile,” and “Je'nwi Temi” by Fela Kuti from Afrodesiac, 1973“Zombie” by Fela Kuti from Zombie, 1976“The Great Curve” by Talking Heads from Remain in Light, 1980“Life During Wartime” and “Once in a Lifetime” by Talking Heads from Stop Making Sense, 1984“The Prince We Never Knew“ - Sasha Weiss' essential New York Times feature on Ezra Edelman's unreleased Prince documentary“RITUAL” by Jon Hopkins from Ritual, 2024“Open Eye Signal” by Jon Hopkins from Immunity, 2013“A Quiet Glow” by Siavash Amini from Songs for Sad Poets, 2022“In The Dust of This Planet” - 2014 Radiolab Episode featuring the poetry of Eugene Thacker“The Right Man (Daniele Baldelli & Marco Dionigi Cosmic Remix)” from The Units - Connections, 2011“quiero sentirme bien” by Kali Uchis from Sin Miedo, 2020“Looking for Love” by The Tallest Man On Earth from Henry St., 2023“Sweet Surrender” by Sarah McLachlan from Mirrorball, 1999----LINKS-----

Hey IMO listeners! We want to share an episode of a new podcast from Higher Ground and Audible that we think you will love. In Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, Jad Abumrad—creator of Radiolab, More Perfect, and Dolly Parton's America—tells the story of one of the great political awakenings in music: how a classically trained 'colonial boy' traveled to America, in search of Africa, only to return to Nigeria and transform his sound into a battering ram against the state—creating a new musical language of resistance called Afrobeat. In a world that's on fire, what is the role of art? What can music actually…do? Can a song save a life? Change a law? Topple a president? Get you killed?Listen here and subscribe to Fela Kuti: Fear No Man wherever you get your podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sharing an episode of the new podcast Fela Kuti: Fear No Man.When the world is on fire…what can music actually…do? Host Jad Abumrad recounts the true tale of one of the greatpolitical awakenings in music. Fela Kuti was a classically-trained Nigerian musician whotraveled to America, only to return to Nigeria and transform his sound into a battering ramagainst the state. Doing so he created a new musical language of resistance called Afrobeat.But when the mix of art and activism got too hot, the state pulled out its guns, and literallyopened fire.In this episode, we hear how Fela's music had the power to move hearts, change minds, andheal the deepest wounds. Listen to more episodes of Fela Kuti: Fear No Man athttps://link.mgln.ai/disgraceland To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you loved The Wonder of Stevie, you cannot miss Higher Ground and Audible's newest music show. In Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, Jad Abumrad—creator of Radiolab, More Perfect, and Dolly Parton's America—tells the story of one of the great political awakenings in music: how a classically trained 'colonial boy' traveled to America, in search of Africa, only to return to Nigeria and transform his sound into a battering ram against the state—creating a new musical language of resistance called Afrobeat. In a world that's on fire, what is the role of art? What can music actually…do? Can a song save a life? Change a law? Topple a president? Get you killed?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.