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Fela Kuti

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Why Black Man Dey Suffer - Transparent Yellow Vinyl - Sealed

FELA KUTI & THE AFRICA 70 Why Black Man Dey Suffer (2024 UK/EU limited edition LP pressed on Transparent Yellow Vinyl, recorded in 1971 with Ginger Baker behind the board and sitting in alongside fellow drumming legend Tony Allen. The album was actually recorded for EMI, but wary of the title, the label refused to release it. First re-issued as part of Fela Kuti Box Set #5 curated by Chris Martin and Femi Kuti in 2021. Picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed)

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Price Info
$33.74, £26.99  
Product Availability Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Monday 6th May
Release Date 26th Jan 2024
Release Year 2024
Condition Unless stated otherwise in the description above, all items are in at least excellent condition - so please read our descriptions carefully. We try to sell items as close to Mint condition as possible, and many will indeed be close to brand new and/or unplayed. Others may be 'used' - and all will meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed.
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Format vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label Knitting Factory Records
Complete Stock List Go to Fela Kuti
Product Catalogue No KFR2012-3
Music Genre Ethnic, Traditional African, World Music, Jazz
Country Comes from UK Comes from 'UK'
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Tracklisting & More Information

The title track is among Fela’s first overtly political lyrics. His political perspective had evolved during the 1969 / 1970 tour of the US, largely through his friendship with the black-rights activist Sandra Izsadore, who introduced him to the writings of Malcolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Angela Davis and other revolutionary thinkers. By the time Fela wrote “Why Black Man Dey Suffer,” his songwriting and public statements were becoming increasingly critical of the power structure in Nigeria and throughout post-colonial Africa.

The B-side is Fela's ode to the poorest of Lagos' poor that lived in the Mushin district; he contrasts the corruption of the upper classes with the humble lives of the people in Mushin.

Side A
Why Black Man Dey Suffer 15:16

Side B
Ikoyi Mentality Versus Mushin Mentality 12:58


LP RECORD  
Recording Artist Fela Kuti
Product Title Why Black Man Dey Suffer - Transparent Yellow Vinyl - Sealed
Product Information Fela Kuti Why Black Man Dey Suffer - Transparent Yellow Vinyl - Sealed UK vinyl LP album (LP record).
Language All tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info
Artists Related To Femi Kuti, Tony Allen
Product Barcode 720841207238
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Alternatively Known As Fela Kuti,Fela Ransome Kuti,Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti,Fela Anikulapo Kuti
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