Essential Afrobeat [Import]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal UK
• ASIN: B00030ERDI
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #324,959 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Fela Kuti – Eko Ile

2. Chief Udoh Essiet – They Must Go

3. Peter King – Watusi

4. Femi Kuti – Truth Don Die

5. Salif Keita – Madan (Laid Remix)

6. Fela Kuti – Witchcraft

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Mory Kante – Yeke Yeke

2. Lekan Babalola – Oya

3. Fatboy Slim – First Down

4. Dennis Ferrer – Funu

5. Masters At Work – Time Is Now

6. Area F – Akumbe (Original Mix)

See all 18 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Antibalas – Elephant

2. Marc Thomas – Afrodelic

3. Zara Percussion – Lagos Nigeria

4. Kotoja – Atide

5. James Brown – I Got To Move

6. Kayode Olajide – Olufela

See all 17 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Afrobeat is the energetic, funk-fuelled, drum-led sound that exploded in the ‘70s and refuses to go away. Initially created by Fela Kuti and his Africa 70 band, the sound owes much to funk and soul and in particular James Brown’s prolific early ‘70s funky workouts with The J.B.’s.

Dele Sosimi, the compiler for Essential Afrobeat, worked with Fela Kuti as his musical director for a period of time. He now creates music all over the world, spreading the Afrobeat message. He has included classic tracks from all the essential Afrobeat players, including Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, Tony Allen, Orlando Julius, Hugh Masekela, Salif Keita, plus more modern takes on the genre from Fatboy Slim, DJ Food, MAW, and !KNUF.

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good breadth and great beats, May 25, 2008

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I bought this album solely for the phenomenal version of "Get Up Stand Up" by Chequers. That song is so incredible it's worth the price of the whole album (providing you get it at regular price!). The rest of the album is also good, maintaining a great beat throughout. I thought it was all going to be African music, but it really is music inspired by afrobeat.