Femi Kuti
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Femi Anikulapo Kuti | |
| Born | June 16, 1962 | |
| Origin | London, UK | |
| Genre(s) | Afrobeat, Jazz | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist | |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, Vocals, Trumpet, Keyboards | |
| Years active | 1978 - present | |
| Associated acts |
Egypt 80, Positive Force | |
| Website | femikutimusic.com | |
Femi Anikulapo Kuti is an award winning Nigerian musician, and the eldest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and Remi, who had left Fela and raised Femi.
Femi was born in London on 16 June 1962 and grew up in the former Nigerian capital Lagos. In 1977 Femi chose to move to his father Fela from his mother.
Like his father, Femi has shown a strong commitment to social and political causes throughout his career, but unlike his father he differs in his religious views.
In 2001, Femi collaborated with a number of US musicians such as Common, Mos Def, and Jaguar Wright, on his Fight to Win album.
In 2002, Femi's mother, who had played an influential role in Femi's life, died at the age of 60. Femi's 12 year old son currently appears as part of his act, playing alto saxophone.
[edit] Discography
- No Cause For Alarm? (1989, Polygram)
- M.Y.O.B. (1991, Meodie)
- Femi Kuti (1995, Tabu/Motown)
- Shoki Shoki (1998, Barclay/Polygram)
- Fight to Win (2001), Barclay/Polygram)
- "Ala Jalkoum" on Rachid Taha Live (2001, Mondo Melodia)
- Femi Kuti - Live at the Shrine (Deluxe Edition DVD + Live CD) (2004),
[edit] Compilations
- Hotel Costes La suite
[edit] External links
- The Shrine:Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti and Afrobeat Music. Fan site with gig review, Fela's pre-conviction interview and the only forum on the web for Fela and Femi Kuti. Made by Julio Punch from the Netherlands.
- www.musiciansincorporated.com –worldwide live booking representation (except north USA) for Femi.
- www.wrasserecords.com – record label for Femi.
- Femi Kuti - Photos and Biography
- The AfroFunk Music Forum Daily news, music reviews and commentary on Afrobeat and related music from Africa, The Caribbean and The Americas
- MCA artist page
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