Shakara / London Scene
by Fela Kuti
- Type: Compilation
- Released: 26 April 1999
- Label: Charly
- Country: Nigeria
- Length: 1:10:40
- Community rating: 4.06/5 from 1 rating
Artists on this release: Segun Edo, Tony Njoku, TOmmy James, Henry Koffi, Tony Allen, Daniel Koranteg, Tutu Shoronmu, Isaac Olaleye
Album Notes & Community Reviews
A paired reissue of two early Fela Kuti albums, 'Shakara' (1972) and 'London Scene' (1971), from the period when the Nigerian bandleader was forging afrobeat with Africa 70. The recordings combine highlife, funk and jazz in the extended forms that became his signature.
Genres
Descriptors: acoustic, traditional, folk, percussive, melodic
Tracklist
- Lady (13:49)
- Shakara (Oloje) (13:25)
- J'ehin J'ehin (7:26)
- Egbe Mi O (13:15)
- Who're You (9:30)
- Buy Africa (5:50)
- Fight To Finish (7:25)
Credits
- James Abayomi - percussion [sticks]
- Lekan Animashaun - saxophone [baritone]
- Igo Chico - saxophone [tenor]