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The Story Behind: Femi Kuti - Femi Kuti, Ep 23
Episode 238th November 2021 • 1001 Album Complaints • The Chop Unlimited
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Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. As the son of Afrobeat pioneer and Nigerian political activist Fela, Femi Kuti has a lot to live up to. The boys discuss the wisdom of not changing chords, ways to get live energy on a studio recording, and the long legacy of Afrobeat on Western music.

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Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3GEabAwi8ynqPJtcA9u8rn?si=c9a5973fe9ed438a

Listen to the weekly album here:

https://open.spotify.com/album/6VrhPe4z1gPzeXAXW02I1y?si=o8K-aKGBTCyTyVb4Sm6sag&dl_branch=1

Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers

Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA

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Next week's album: Spirit- Twelve Dreams of Dr Sardonicus

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