Fela Kuti
Beasts Of No Nation
- Record Label
- Knitting Factory
About this item
Considering that Fela's performances (even on record) always had an improvisatory aspect to them, the Egypt 80 proves to be a highly flexible and responsive group. In comparison to the hard-driving Africa 70, The Egypt 80 was more attuned to the texture and subtleties that Fela was developing in his late-period work. Although the Africa 70 excelled in executing highly complex beats derived from local traditions, "Beasts of No Nation" shows that Fela was experimenting beyond the boundaries his previous work. Repeated listening reveals some of his most complex arrangements and memorable melodic material, seamlessly bound into an improvisatory tapestry.
TRACK LISTING
Beasts Of No Nation (Instrumental)
Beasts Of No Nation (Vocal)