Tag Archives: Fela Kuti

Fela “Zombie” reissues

Knitting Factory Records releases the third set of Fela reissues today with the series “Zombie” in celebration of Fela’s well known song and years between 1976 – 1980. 11 albums in all, this period saw the Kalakuta Republic under siege from the Nigerian government. 13 CDs and 23 albums have already been re-released this year [...]

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Second Set of Fela Reissues:: The Na Poi releases

On May 11, 2010 Knitting Factory Records continues its reissues of Fela’s entire catalog with the “Na Poi” releases. This newest collection includes 7 CDs, containing 14 albums total. Presale specials available here. The Na Poi releases: Alagbon Close (1974) / Why Black Man Dey Suffer (1971) Expensive Shit (1975) / He Miss Road (1975) Everything [...]

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Fela Kuti “Chop ‘N Quench” albums

The “Chop ‘N Quench” batch of 9 albums of the Nigerian legend’s Afrobeat works from 1969-1974 have been re-mastered and re-released in digi-packs with the original artwork.  Check them out here. The legends of afrobeat teaser, AFRIKA 70

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