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The Best of the Black President marks the birth of Knitting Factory Records. Earlier this year, KFR licensed the 45-album Fela Kuti catalogue. Over the next 18 months, they will release remasters of all the Fela CDs in unique digi-packs with the original artwork, as well as certain releases on vinyl for the first time in North America. KFR will also be giving the first official release to the entire Koola Lobitos catalogue- this was Fela’s highlife band which he fronted through the 60’s.

More news in the world of Fela Kuti:
- the first ever official Fela Kuti website has recently been launched (Fela.net)
- and a Broadway musical (Fela!) opens this November at Eugene O’Neil Theatre, a follow-up to the highly acclaimed off-Broadway show.

Look out for Felebrations – coordinated parties across the country and across the world, to celebrate Fela Kuti’s mid-October Birthday.

3 Responses to “Fela Kuti – The Best of the Black President (KFR)”

1. Mandy M | September 24th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
   

   If you would like to hear a beautiful soulful voice, check out Kelly Erez - http://www.kellyerez.com - you will not regret it!

2. Mo | October 6th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
   

   Cool

3. dj new york city | April 14th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
   

   Amazing to hear some of the fela remasters on a high end sound system. The Ipods don't do his music justice! Thank you for sharing.

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