The afrobeat music of the Nigerian singer and saxophonist Femi Kuti is one of the most exciting sounds on the African continent. He followed in the footsteps of his father, the legendary Fela Kuti who died of AIDS in 1997, but with the album Fight To Win, Femi proves that he is more than just his father's successor. With a large percussion and wind section, Kuti's band Positive Force accompanies
… his dynamic saxophone playing and his vocals full of political tinged lyrics. Kuti adds elements from hip-hop, techno and soul to this jazzy and funky afrobeat. Hip-hop artists Mos Def, Jaguar Wright and Common cooperated. Kuti's music is so powerful and intense that you can't ignore it and his message is clear, see the titles of some tracks: Do Your Best (addressed to corrupt African governments), Walk On The Right Side, The Choice Is Yours and Stop AIDS. Apart from the sometimes crooked English language, the album Fight To Win is a real party album full of exciting dance music. (SvdP)more
