FAQ About Fela Kuti
What is Afrobeat music?
Afrobeat is a music genre that combines elements of traditional African music, jazz, funk, and highlife. Pioneered by Fela Kuti in the late 1960s, Afrobeat is characterized by its complex rhythms, extensive instrumental segments, and politically charged lyrics. Fela's innovative approach to music sought to bring attention to social injustices and the political climate in Nigeria and Africa at large.
