• Fela Kuti – alagbon close
    • 1. alagbon close
    • 2. i no get eye for back

    Unmissable classic afro-beat! Alagbon Close represents one of the first times anyone had directly taken on the Nigerian authorities in such a brash manner! 

     

    Other Releases by Fela Kuti

    Fela KutiIkoyi BlindnessKnitting Factory Records
    Fela used the cover of ‘Ikoyi Blindness’ to announce his change of middle name from Ransome, which he now considered a slave name, to Anikulapo, which...
    • – Ikoyi Blindness
    • – Gba Mi Leti Ki N'Dolowo (Slap Me Make I Get Money)
    Fela KutiOriginal SufferheadKnitting Factory Records
    This edition of ‘Original Sufferhead’ is a major event. With the release of ‘Box Set #5’, and now on this reissue, the title track of this magnificent...
    • – Original Sufferhead
    • – Power Show
    • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) KFR2039-3£23.99
      In stockAdd to Bag
    Fela KutiKalakuta ShowKnitting Factory Records
    The ‘Kalakuta Show’ album was Fela Kuti’s undaunted manner of extracting revenge on the military regime that attacked and brutalized him in 1974....
    • – Kalakuta Show
    • – Don't Make Garan Garan
    • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) KFR2020-3£23.99
      In stockAdd to Bag
    Fela KutiGentleman: 50th AnniversaryKnitting Factory Records
    “Gentleman is the last of Fela's early 1970s albums recorded with the Africa 70. The title track can be interpreted literally or as a metaphor concerning...
      • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) KFR2009-8£23.99
        Limited smoke coloured vinyl edition
        In stockAdd to Bag
      Fela KutiRoforofo Fight (50th Anniversary Edition)Partisan Records
      By 1972, when Music of Fela: Roforofo Fight was originally released (on two vinyl albums, Music of Fela Volume One and Volume Two), Fela was becoming one...
      • – Roforofo Fight
      • – Go Slow
      • New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) KFR2006-8£23.00
        Limited yellow & green vinyl edition
        In stockAdd to Bag
      Fela KutiJ.J.D (Johnny Just Drop!!) Live!! At Kalakuta RepublikKnitting Factory Records
      Originally released in 1977, ‘Johnny Just Drop (J.J.D.)’ features Fela lampooning Nigeria’s ‘been-tos’, people who had been to Europe or America...
        • LP + Download Code KFR2026-1£23.99
          In stockAdd to Bag
        Fela KutiNo AgreementKnitting Factory Records
        ‘No Agreement’ is sometimes overlooked among Fela’s 1977 releases, eclipsed by albums such as ‘Johnny Just Drop (J.J.D.)’ and ‘Sorrow Tears...
        • – No Agreement
        • – Dog Eat Dog
        • LP + Download Code KFR2007-1£23.99
          In stockAdd to Bag
        Fela KutiUnderground SystemKnitting Factory Records
        Reissue of one of Fela's later recordings, comprised of two extended tracks, the title cut and the classic, 'Pansa Pansa'.
        • – Underground System
        • – Pansa Pansa
        Fela KutiAfrodisiacKnitting Factory Records
        1973 Nigerian afro beat funk at it's best from the master - Fela Kuti 
        • – Alu Jon Jonki Jon
        • – Eko Ile
        Fela KutiFela's London SceneKnitting Factory Records
        Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in 1971. Essential Fela Kuti, featuring Tony Allen on drums!
        • – J'Ehin J'Ehin
        • – Who're You?
        • – Buy Africa
        Fela KutiI.T.T.Knitting Factory Records
        'International Thief Thief' classic Fela from 1979
          Fela KutiRoforofo FightKnitting Factory
          Essential afro beat! A dancefloor bomb! You need this!! KILLER REISSUE of Fela Kuti's 1972 album Roforofo Fight! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
          • – Roforofo Fight
          • – Go Slow
          Fela KutiEverything Scatter (2015 Reissue)Knitting Factory Records
          Another killer gem from the undisputed 'King Of Afrobeat' Fela Kuti! Originally released in 1975. Expect nothing less than perfection. Sweet locked-in...
          • – Everything Scatter
          • – Who No Know Go How
          Fela KutiHe Miss RoadKnitting Factory Records
          He Miss Road', also 1975, was produced by Ginger Baker. A deep and darker shade of afro-beat that is one of Fela's best.
          • – He Miss Road
          • – Monday Morning In Lagos
          • – It's No Possible
          Fela KutiFela With Ginger Baker Live!Knitting Factory Records
          'Let's Start' - Seriously killer tune! and loads more. It's hard to go wrong with Fela Kuti's work from the 1970s, and LIVE!, which features the Afrobeat...
          • – Let's Start
          Fela KutiOpen & Close / AfrodisiacKnitting Factory Records
          Two classic Afro-beat albums on one bargain price CD! All Fela Kuti's albums are superb! Highly recommended!
          • – Open & Close

          Other Releases on Knitting Factory

          Fela KutiRoforofo FightKnitting Factory
          Essential afro beat! A dancefloor bomb! You need this!! KILLER REISSUE of Fela Kuti's 1972 album Roforofo Fight! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
          • – Roforofo Fight
          • – Go Slow

          People also bought

          Senegal 70 Sonic Gems & Previously Unreleased Recordings From The 70sAnalog Africa
          Analog Africa focus on the musical adventures that were taking place in the major Senegalese cities during the 60s and 70s. This compilation, reflects...
          • Fangool – Mariama
          • Orchestre G.M.I. – Africa
          • Orchestre Bawobab – Thiely
          • Le Sourouba de Louga – Bour Sine
          • King N'gom – Viva Marvillas
          • Orchestre Laye Thiam – Massani Cissé
          • Amara Touré – El Carretero
          • Le Tropical Jazz – Kiko Medina
          • Orchestre Laye Thiam – Kokorico
          • Dieul Dieul de Thiès – Ariyo
          • Orchestre Bawobab – Ma Penda
          • Orchestre Laye Thiam – Sanga Té
          ContoursTechnicianRhythm Section International
          Contours drop their Rhythm Section International debut, twisting deep blue jazz tones over loose, lo-fi boogie and soul riddims. Ace! 
          • – Technician
          • – Eyes Down
          • – Back and Forth
          Mongo SantamariaMongo's Way (1971)Atlantic
          Blinding Latin Funk from Mongo in his prime. Seriously funky/latin workouts of killer tunes such as Eddie Harris's 'Listen Here' and other latin soul monsters! 
          • – Tell It
          • Original LP£25.00
            Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl
          Ray BarrettoAcidFania
          100% Essential album includes the classic Acid and The Soul Drummers! This is perhaps the single most famous latin album there is, featuring the classic...
          • – El Nuevo Barretto
          • – Acid
          • – Soul Drummers
          • – Sola Te Dejare
          • – Espiritu Libre
          Fela KutiI.T.T.Knitting Factory Records
          'International Thief Thief' classic Fela from 1979
            Fela KutiAfrodisiacKnitting Factory Records
            1973 Nigerian afro beat funk at it's best from the master - Fela Kuti 
            • – Alu Jon Jonki Jon
            • – Eko Ile
            Joe BataanSalsoulSalsoul
            Classic, essential latin funk album from salsa superstar Joe Bataan - one of the most prominant of the new wave of young 1960s artists to mix latin and...
            • – Mi Nube
            • – Muchacho Ordinario
            • – Sunny Gets Blue Mambo
            • – Mujer Mia
            • – Fin
            • – Latin Strut
            • – Johnny
            • – Peace, Friendship, Solidarity
            • – Aftershower Funk
            Nigeria Soul Fever - Afro Funk, Disco and BoogieSoul Jazz Records
            Soul Jazz Records’ new Nigeria Soul Fever is their first release to explore the vast wealth of Nigerian music recorded in the 1970s. The new album comes...
            • Joni Haastrup – Free My People
            • Christy Essien – You Can't Change A Man
            • Akin Richards & The Executives – Afrikana Disco
            • Tee Mac – Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
            • Joni Haastrup – Greetings
            • Don Bruce and The Angels – Ocheche (Happy Song)
            • Benis Cletin – Get Up and Dance
            • Colomach – Enoviyin
            • Joni Haastrup – Do The Funkro
            • Tee Mac featuring Marjorie Barnes – Living Everyday
            • Arakatula – Mr Been To
            • Angela Starr – Disco Dancing
            • Joni Haastrup – Wake Up Your Mind
            • Jimmy Sherry & The Musik Agents – Nwaeze
            • Benis Cletin – Soul Fever
            • Arakatula – Wake Up Africa
            • 1. Joni Haastrup – Free My People
            • 2. Christy Essien – You Can't Change A Man
            • 3. Akin Richards & The Executives – Afrikana Disco
            • View full info and tracklisting
            Nigeria Freedom Sounds ! Popular Music and The Birth Of Independent Nigeria 1960-63Soul Jazz Records
            Soul Jazz Records’ new Nigeria Freedom Sounds! features a stunning selection of material spotlighting the vibrant musical scene in Nigeria at the start...
            • I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots – E Ma Mobun Saya
            • Chris Ajilo and his Cubanos – Ariwo
            • I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots – Aye Wa Kael
            • Charles Iwegbue and his Archibogs – Baby I Tire
            • Haruna Ishola and his Group – Iba Awon Agba
            • E.C. Arinze – Chukwu Fulum Nanya
            • Victor Ola-Iya and his Cool Cats – Cool Cats Invitation
            • Ganiyu Kale and his Guinea Mambo Orchestra – Iyawo-Ile
            • E.C. Arinze – Freedom Highlife
            • I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots – Bonfo
            • Haruna Ishola and his Group – Owo Ni Fari
            • Apolos Empire Rhythm Orchestra – Cut your Coat According To Your Size
            • E.C. Arinze – Lumumba Calypso
            • Sammy Akpabot and his All Stars – Save For A Rainy Day
            • Ishie Brothers – Onyeoma Rosa
            • Godwin Omobuwa and his Soundmakers – Look, Look, Look
            • E.C. Arinze – Saturday Night
            • J.O. Araba and his Rhythm Blues – Iyawo Ma Pa Mi
            • Godwin Omobuwa and his Soundmakers – You Cheat Me
            • E.C. Arinze – Ozo Emena
            • Tes Dandies Dance Band – Obo Mi Ebe Mi
            • J.O. Araba and his Rhythm Blues – Olowofuja Sawa
            • I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots – Omo Alara
            • 1. I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots – E Ma Mobun Saya
            • 2. Chris Ajilo and his Cubanos – Ariwo
            • 3. I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots – Aye Wa Kael
            • View full info and tracklisting
              Tenderlonious / Al Dobson Jr22a00122a
              South London's Al Dobson Jr and Tenderlonious head up the debut 12" on 22a. A strong Detroit influence on these tracks. Owning four tracks a piece --  lofi...
              • – The way u are
              • – freaky (interlude)
              • – only love
              • – oucho!
              • – me mellow
              • – drum sounds pt.II
              • – tomorrow's edit
              • – much love
              MandrillComposite TruthPolydor
              KILLER Early 1973 album from the seminal latin-funk group. Includes "Fencewalk"!
              • – Fencewalk
              • – Hagalo
              Bea Benjamin with Dollar Brand African SongbirdMatsuli Music
              Limited vinyl available! Re-issue of African Songbird, the masterpiece from South Africa’s greatest jazz singer, Sathima Bea Benjamin. Originally...
              • – africa
              • – music
              Isaac HayesJoy (1973)Stax
              Featuring the awesome, longer-than-a-song break that is "Joy". Epic!
              • – joy
              • Original LP£12.00
                Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl
              Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings From The 1970's & 80'sSoundway
              Soundway return with another instalment in their acclaimed african "special" series - this time focussing on 70's and 80's Kenya!Having delved deep into...
              • The Loi Toki Tok – Ware Wa
              • Slim Ali & The Famous Hodi Boys – Watoto Nyara
              • The Mombasa Vikings – Mama Matotoya
              Street Sounds Presents Jazz Funk Classics Volume One Street Sounds
              Every track on this album is an essential, seminal classic from the Jazz Funk era  - Donald Byrd, George Duke, Maze, Tom Browne, Charles Earland,...
              • Donald Byrd – Love Has Come Around
              • George Duke – Brazilian Love Affair
              • Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes – Expansions
              • Brass Construction – Movin'
              • 1. Donald Byrd – Love Has Come Around
              • 2. George Duke – Brazilian Love Affair
              • 3. Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes – Expansions
              • View full info and tracklisting
              Antonio AdolfoViralataFar Out Recordings
              New edition vinyl reissue of his seminal Brazil/Funk/Jazz fusion CLASSIC LP: Antonio Adolfo's Viralata! Remastered from original tapes and on heavyweight...
              • – Cascavel
              • – Paraiba Do Sul
              • – Brincadeira Em Ré
              • – Brincadeira Em Mi Bemol
              • – Caminhada
              • – Vermelhinho
              • – Nordeste
              • – Alegria de Carnaval
              • – Diana E Paulo
              • – Viralata
              • – Assanhada
              • – A Marcha
              O B Ignitt and Luke HessStar GazingObgnit
              Deep Detroit Techno from two of the cities finest. 
              • – Jefferson Reserve
              • – Calm of Night
              Fela Kuti & Afrika 70Fear Not For Man (2015 Reissue)Label Maison
              **DOWNLOAD CODE INCLUDED**Originally released in 1977... Fear not for Man is a stand out Fela classic. It's another intoxicating organic mixture of African...
              • – fear not for a man
              Funkadelic vs MoodymannCosmic Slop (Moodymann mix) / Let’s Make It Last (Kenny Dixon Jr edit)Westbound
              A limited promo release of these two edits from Westbound's release of 'Funkadelic - Reworked By Detroiters' album release. Two classics reworked...
              • – Cosmic Slop (Moodymann mix)
              • – Let’s Make It Last (Kenny Dixon Jr edit)
              AtlusZopicloneMister Saturday Night
              Glaswegian producer lands killer disco techno tracks on reliable, NYC party collective, Mister Saturday Night! 
              • – Gum
              • – A Little More Time
              • – Zopiclone
              Fela KutiEverything Scatter (2015 Reissue)Knitting Factory Records
              Another killer gem from the undisputed 'King Of Afrobeat' Fela Kuti! Originally released in 1975. Expect nothing less than perfection. Sweet locked-in...
              • – Everything Scatter
              • – Who No Know Go How
              Oneness Of JujuSpace Jungle Luv (1976)Now-Again Records
              Amazing sought-after record from the brainchild of one J. Pluncky Branch and one of the greatest underground jazz groups. Space Jungle Luv goes...
              • – River Luv Rite
              • – Follow Me
              • – Soul Love Now
              • – Space Jungle Funk
              • – The Connection
              • – Love's Messenger