• Fela Kuti – na poi (part 1)
    • Fela Kuti – na poi (part 2)
    • Fela Kuti – you no go die...unless
    • 1. na poi (part 1)
    • 2. na poi (part 2)
    • 3. you no go die...unless

    Hypnotic afrobeat bullet from 1972 - recorded in Lagos. Sprited percussion, tight horns, and pure funk! As with most of the great man's albums, this is not to be missed.

    Other Releases by Fela Kuti

    Fela KutiLive In AmsterdamPhillips
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      Fela KutiOriginal SufferheadKnitting Factory Records
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      Fela KutiO.D.O.O. (Overtake Don Overtake Overtake)Knitting Factory Records
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        Fela KutiWhy Black Man They SufferKnitting Factory Records
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        Fela KutiGentleman: 50th AnniversaryKnitting Factory Records
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          Fela KutiBoxset #5: Co-curated by Chris Martin & Femi KutiKnitting Factory Records
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            Fela KutiOpen & CloseKnitting Factory Records
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            • – No Agreement
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            Fela KutiUnderground SystemKnitting Factory Records
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            Fela KutiAfrodisiacKnitting Factory Records
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              Fela KutiGentleman: 50th AnniversaryKnitting Factory Records
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