J.J.D. / Unnecessary Begging
by Fela Kuti
- Type: Compilation
- Released: 24 July 2001
- Label: Barclay
- Country: Nigeria
- Length: 53:37
- Community rating: 3.75/5 from 1 rating
Artists on this release: The Africa '70
Album Notes & Community Reviews
This pairing reissues 'J.J.D. (Johnny Just Drop)' and 'Unnecessary Begging', Fela Kuti albums recorded live and in the studio with Africa 70 in the late 1970s. The former recreates his arrival in jail as theatre; both extend his Afrobeat critique of Nigerian authority.
Genres
Descriptors: political, rhythmic, percussive, groove-laden, long-form
Tracklist
- J.J.D. (Johnny Just Drop) (23:21)
- Unnecessary Begging (16:10)
- No Buredi (No Bread) (14:06)