Fela Kuti Stalemate / Fear Not For Man

    Knitting Factory Records
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      • 1. Stalemate
      • 2. Don't Worry About My Mouth O
      • 3. Fear Not For Man
      • 4. Palm Wine Sound

      The two titles from these 1977 albums are fiercely anti-authoritarian blasts at the Nigerian governmental regime while on 'Don't Worry About My Mouth O', Fela explains his preference for traditional African ways.

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                              • – Open & Close
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                                • – Rofororo Fight
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