Femi Kuti
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| Birth name | Femi Anikulapo Kuti |
| Born | 16 June 1962 |
| Origin | London, UK/Nigeria |
| Genre(s) | Afrobeat, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, vocals, trumpet, keyboards |
| Years active | 1978 - present |
| Associated acts | Egypt 80, Positive Force |
Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti (born 16 June 1962) popularly known as Femi Kuti, is an award-winning Nigerian musician and the oldest son of legendary afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.
Femi was born in London to Fela and Remi Kuti and grew up in the former Nigerian capital, Lagos. His mother soon left his father, taking Femi to live with her. In 1977, though, Femi chose to move in with his father. Femi eventually became a member of his father's band.
Like his father, Femi has shown a strong commitment to social and political causes throughout his career, but he differs from his father in his religious views.
In 2001, Femi collaborated on his album Fight to Win with a number of U.S. musicians, such as Common, Mos Def, and Jaguar Wright.
In 2002, Femi's mother, who had played an influential role in Femi's life, died at the age of 60. Femi's 12-year-old son currently appears as part of his act, playing alto saxophone.
Femi Kuti's voice is featured in the videogame Grand Theft Auto IV, where he is the host of radio station IF 99 (International Funk 99, described as "playing a great selection of classics from West Africa, the US and elsewhere").
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[edit] Discography
- No Cause For Alarm? (1989, Polygram)
- M.Y.O.B. (1991, Meodie)
- Femi Kuti (1995, Tabu/Motown)
- Shoki Shoki (1998, Barclay/Polygram/Fontana MCA)
- Fight to Win (2001, Barclay/Polygram/Fontana MCA/Wraase)
- "Ala Jalkoum" (on the album Rachid Taha Live) (2001, Mondo Melodia)
- Africa Shrine (Live CD) (2004, P-Vine)
- Live at the Shrine (Deluxe Edition DVD) + Africa Shrine (Live CD) (2005, Palm Pictures/Umvd)
- The Best of Femi Kuti (2004, Umvd/Wraase)
- Femi Kuti The Definitive Collection (2007, Wraase Records)
- The Music of Grand Theft Auto IV (2008, IF99)
- Hope for the Hopeless (2008) Collaboration with Brett Dennen
- Day by Day (2008, Wrasse Records)
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[edit] External links
- The Shrine Unofficial website for Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti and Afrobeat Music
- LA Weekly interview, Jul. 2007 by Matthew Fleischer
- Photos and Biography
- The AfroFunk Music Forum Daily news, music reviews and commentary on Afrobeat and related music
- MCA artist page
