In May, some of London’s most acclaimed artists got together to honour the music of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, who fused African music with funk and jazz in such an innovative way that it continues to inspire artists today. The Saluting the Black President show went down a storm, so…
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Back in the 70s when the legendary Fela Kuti had the genius idea of combining traditional Yoruba music with funk, jazz and highlife, it wasn’t long before “afrobeat” crossed over and set the legend on course to becoming one of the greatest musical exports to come out of the continent.…