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    Fela Kuti Sorrow Tears & Blood (2014 Vinyl Reissue)

    Knitting Factory Records
      • 1. Sorrow Tears And Blood
      • 2. Colonial Mentality

      Originally released in 1977, Fela and Afrika 70 rise to their peak with rowsing, radical stuff as espoused by 'Colonial Mentality'.

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          Fela KutiNoise For Vendor MouthKnitting Factory Records
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          Fela KutiBoxset #5: Co-curated by Chris Martin & Femi KutiKnitting Factory Records
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                    • 4×LP Box Set KFR1001-8£79.99
                      *Ludo Board included!
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                    Fela KutiIkoyi BlindnessKnitting Factory Records
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                    • – Ikoyi Blindness
                    • – Gba Mi Leti Ki N'Dolowo (Slap Me Make I Get Money)
                    Fela KutiOriginal SufferheadKnitting Factory Records
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                    • – Original Sufferhead
                    • – Power Show
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                      In stockAdd to Bag
                    Fela KutiO.D.O.O. (Overtake Don Overtake Overtake)Knitting Factory Records
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                      • – Kalakuta Show
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                          • – Underground System
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                          • – J'Ehin J'Ehin
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                            • – Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense
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                            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
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                            • – It's No Possible
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                            • – Let's Start
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