Live! (Fela Kuti album)

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Live! is a re-issued album recorded in 1971 and 1978 by Fela Kuti's band, Africa 70, with the addition of former Cream drummer Ginger Baker.

Baker with Kuti travelled into Africa in a Land Rover to learn about the continent's rhythms. The fifth and last song features a 16-minute drum duet between Baker and Africa 70's drummer Tony Allen recorded at the 1978 Berlin Jazz Festival.

Track listing

All songs by Fela Ransome-Kuti, except where noted.

1. "Let's Start" -8:06
2. "Black Man's Cry" -12:12
3. "Ye Ye De Smell" -13:55
4. "Egbe Mi O (Carry Me I Want To Die)" -12:37
5. "Ginger Baker and Tony Allen Drum Solo" (Fela Kuti/Ginger Baker/Tony Allen) -16:21

Personnel

• Fela Kuti: Hammond Organ, percussion, vocals.
• Ginger Baker: Drums, percussion, African drums, congas, vocals.
• Tunde Williams: Trumpet.
• Eddie Faychum: Trumpet.
• Igo Chiko: Tenor saxophone.
• Lenkan Animashaun: Bariton saxophone.
• Peter Animashaun: Guitars.
• Maurice Ekpo: Double bass, electric bass guitar.
• Tony Allen: Drums, percussion.
• Henry Koffi: Percussion.
• Friday Jumbo: Percussion.
• Akwesi Korranting: Percussion.
• Tony Abayomi: Percussion.
• Isaac Olaleye: Percussion.