Fela Kuti

Fela is a man of contradictions. That's what makes him so intriguing. People who love him accept the flaws in him.

His songs typically last up to 20 minutes, and are sung in dense, almost unintelligible Pidgin English. His music is influenced by Christian hymns and classical music. He also blends jazz, Yoruba, and highlife with guitars and horns.

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