Fela The Life & Times of an African Musical Icon (Paperback)
| Author: Michael E. Veal |
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Format: Paperback
Publisher: Temple Univ Pr
ISBN-10: 1566397650
ISBN-13: 9781566397650
Sku: 30581364
Publish Date: 4/10/2007
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(in Inches) 10.25H x 6.75L x 1T
Pages:
352
Age Range:
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| Here is the definitive biography of the multi-faceted, revolutionary, notorious "king of Afropop." |
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In this biography of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, ethnomusicologist Michael Veal chronicles the musician's life and career, crediting Fela for revolutionizing world music by combining Nigeria's music traditions with African-American and Caribbean techniques. In addition to acknowledging Fela's role in popularizing Afropop, Veal praises Fela for his outspoken political views and populist ideology. Veal also illustrates how Fela's maverick lifestyle--especially his love of marijuana and his sexual promiscuity--led him to become a powerful spokesperson for oppressed African populations.
In this biography of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, ethnomusicologist Michael Veal chronicles the musician's life and career, crediting Fela for revolutionizing world music by combining Nigeria's music traditions with African-American and Caribbean techniques. In addition to acknowledging Fela's role in popularizing Afropop, Veal praises Fela for his outspoken political views and populist ideology. Veal also illustrates how Fela's maverick lifestyle--especially his love of marijuana and his sexual promiscuity--led him to become a powerful spokesperson for oppressed African populations.
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