Fela Kuti & The Africa 70 - Fela with Ginger Baker Live!

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Live! is a re-issued album recorded in 1971 and 1978 by Fela Kuti's band, Africa 70, with the addition of former Cream drummer Ginger Baker.

Baker with Kuti travelled into Africa in a Land Rover to learn about the continent's rhythms. The fifth and last song features a 16-minute drum duet between Baker and Africa 70's drummer Tony Allen recorded at the 1978 Berlin Jazz Festival.

 The psychedelic hybrid of genres that is afro-beat is something to lose yourself in. The length of the tracks in conductive to this mood and I'm sure Kuti would've recommended enhancement via mind altering substances to those inclined (if you've never read Fela's story you're really missing out on some wild shit).

Track listing

All songs by Fela Ransome-Kuti, except where noted.

1. "Let's Start" - 8:06
2. "Black Man's Cry" - 12:12
3. "Ye Ye De Smell" - 13:55
4. "Egbe Mi O (Carry Me I Want To Die)" - 12:37

Bonus track :

1. "Ginger Baker and Tony Allen Drum Solo" - live 1978 (Fela Kuti, Ginger Baker, Tony Allen) - 16:21