num_pages: 178
description: This work is an analysis of the music and politics of Fela Anikulapo-kuti. It traces Fela's development through several stages of political consciousness, awareness and artistic maturity, his evolution from Fela Ransome-Kuti to Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and from Koola Lobito's to Nigeria 70 to Africa 70 and ultimately Egypt 80. He had spent a lifetime producing music that spoke to the existence of the masses in Africa. He had also spent a tremendous amount of time in court, in prison, in jail and receiving beatings from the army and police. Through it all, he remained true to his vision and his music.
language: English
title: Study of the Music and Social Criticism of African Musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
titlecomplete: Study of the Music and Social Criticism of African Musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (Studies in the History & Interpretation of Music)
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr