Last King of Scotland, Jay-Z and Fela Kuti – Free mixtape, podcast and theatre
This is some what old news, but thought that I would make a summary of the Afrobeat sphere.
If you've familiar with The Last King of Scotland Soundtrack. You might also be familiar with Fela Kuti, and his world-renowned drummer Tony Allen. Anyway, they are said to be the pioneers of Afrobeat some 40 years back. I won't say revival, but they are making headlines. Again...
Jay-Z and Will Smith presents Fela!
This is a most-see if you are anyway near the heart of NY. Premiering last November, it will run until June 2010. Get tickets and more info
Nigerian Gangster - Jay-Z x Fela Kuti
In other Jay-Z – Fela news: the Nigerian Gangster Mixtape, a mash-up of Fela's beats and the acapellas from Jay-Z's American Gangster album. And album inspired by the movie by the same name. Produced by Mike Love.
Download Jay-Z x Fela Kuti - Nigerian Gangster mixtape
Gilles Peterson Worldwide - Vol 02, No. 6 - Tony Allen
Tony Allen gives his version of the afrobeat history in an interesting interview with Gilles Peterson.
They walk it all the way through from the 1970's to todays afrobeat scene. And he gives his view on the break-up with Fela, and the decision to go solo.
Go and subscribe to Gilles Petersons podcast.
The Last King of Scotland - Soundtrack
And finally the score for The Last King of Scotland (2006).
Nakawunde
Written by Mike Musoke and Herman Sewanyana
Preformed by Percussion Discussion Afrika
Courtesy of Percussion Discussion Afrika
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Toko
Written by Momo Wandel Soumah
Preformed by Momo Wandel Soumah
Published by Fonti Musicali. Licensed courtesy of Fonti Musicali
Otole Dance Music
Preformed by The Ndere Dance Troupe
Arranged by Stephen Rwangyezi
Fever
Written by I. Jingo
Preformed by Jingo
Courtesy of Kona Records
Published by Afro Rock Music
Afro Disco Beat
Written by Tony Allen
Preformed by Tony Allen
Courtesy of Anthony Oladipo Allen
Published by Planet Woo Sari. Represented by Eric Trosset
Butuuse No 1
Written by Moses Matovu
Preformed by Afrigo Band
Produced by Alex Heffes. Published by Moses Matovu of Afrigo Band
Grazing in the Grass
Written by Philemon Hou & Harry Elston
Preformed by Hugh Masekela
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Published by Moncur Street Music Ltd. Under license from Universal Operations Ltd.
The Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond
Preformed by The Nyonza Singers
Choir Master: Wassanyi Serukenya. Arranged by Alex Heffes
Me and Bobby McGee
Written by Kris Kristofferson & Fred Foster
Preformed by Angela Kalule
Used by permission of EMI Publishing Ltd. Engineered by Steve Jean. Produced by Alex Heffes
Save Me
Written by Aretha Franklin, Carolyn Franklin & King Curtis
Preformed by E.T. Mensah & The Tempos Band
Courtesy of Afrodisia Ltd.
Published by Cotillion Music Inc. & Warner/Chappell Music Ltd.
Kasongo
Written by Kasongo Wakenema
Preformed by Afrigo Band
Produced by Alex Heffes. Published by Kasongo Wakenema
Bukom Mashie
Written by Oscar Sully
Preformed by Oscar Sully & The Uhuru Dance Band
Courtesy of Soundway Music
Published by Soundway Music
Love Is You
Written by Ifediorama, Kamson & Shotade
Preformed by Ofo The Black Company
Courtesy of Afrodisia Ltd.
Published by Afrodisia Ltd.
The Last Scottish Rite 1-4
Written by Suzie Katayama
Preformed by Forest Whitaker
Courtesy of Daniel Ssettaba of Roots Afrika
Kay's Lament
Written by Suzie Katayama
Preformed by Forest Whitaker
Courtesy of Daniel Ssettaba of Roots Afrika
Acholi Pot Song
Written by The Ndere Dance Troupe
Preformed by The Ndere Dance Troupe
Solo Voice Betty Akidi. Arranged by Stephen Rwangyezi. Published by Stephen Rwangyezi on behalf of The Ndere Dance Troupe