A week after his brother Femi released the album , Seun Kuti comes up with Black Times. Both sons remain loyal to the afrobeat developed by their father . While Femi tries to make the sound more cheerful and fierce through exuberant wind arrangements, Seun nevertheless holds on to the restrained character of the traditional juju rhythms. It is therefore not surprising that he is the backing band
… , his father's last band. These experienced musicians keep the tradition alive and make Seun sound just like his father. Small miss is the guest appearance of Carlos Santana on Black Times who uses his testosterone-charged guitar sound with the subtlety of a chainsaw to rip through the peaceful African music. (AD)more
