San Jose City College Afrobeat Music Discussion
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PART 4 discussion is to get you to know about Afrobeat, a dance-party genre of music, that combines elements of Western African musical styles with American funk and jazz. Fela Kuti forged and popularized this musical style. (a paragraph 300 words)
Watch the Youtube link below about Fela Kuti, then listen to his music “Teacher don’t teach me nonsense,” and answer to the following questions (pp. 150-164):
- What is the message of this song?
- What are the characteristics of the traditional Western African music in this piece?
- In your opinion, how did Fela respond to the disastrous condition of the post-colonial Nigeria ?
Biography Of Fela Anikulapo Kuti,Education,Family,Children,ActivismLinks to an external site.
Fela Kuti – Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense (Live at Glastonbury, 1984)Links to an external site.
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