Fela Live With Ginger Baker captures a legendary meeting of musical giants, as Fela Kuti and his Africa 70 band team up with Cream drummer Ginger Baker for an electrifying live session. Recorded at the peak of Fela's creative powers, this performance surges with pulsating Afrobeat rhythms, fiery jazz improvisation, and soulful vocals. The dynamic interplay between Baker’s explosive drumming and the tight groove of Africa 70 makes for an intense and unforgettable listening experience.
This special 50th-anniversary reissue brings new life to a historic collaboration, meticulously mastered from the original tapes and featuring an etching of the iconic album artwork. From Fela’s commanding saxophone to the unmatched energy of the entire ensemble, the album stands as a vivid testament to the ingenuity and spirit of Afrobeat. An essential listen for fans of jazz, soul, and funk, it highlights a truly remarkable moment in music history.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Knitting Factory Records
- Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 02/25/2022
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TRACKS
A1. Let's Start
A2. Black Man's Cry
B1. Ye Ye De Smell
B2. Egbe Mi O (Carry Me I Want To Die)
C1. Ginger Baker And Tony Allen Drum Solo, Part I (Live At Berlin Jazz Festival, 1978)
C2. Ginger Baker And Tony Allen Drum Solo, Part II (Live At Berlin Jazz Festival, 1978)
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