Bill T. Jones on Fela Kuti

What Achebe did for literature, Fela Kuti did for music. The Nigerian composer and father of Afrobeat inspired a generation of artists--one of whom is choreographer Bill T. Jones. Kurt talks with Jones about his musical "Fela!" which celebrates the art and life of a musical legend.

Music Playlist

  1. Sorrow, Tears, and Blood

    Artist: Fela Kuti
    Album: From the musical Fela!
    Label: Globe Style
  2. I.T.T. (International Thief Thief)

    Artist: Fela Kuti
    Album: From the musical Fela!
    Label: Mulatta
  3. Expensive ****

    Artist: Fela Kuti
    Album: Expensive ****
    Label: Wrasse Records
  4. Africa Center of the World

    Artist: Fela Kuti
    Album: The Underground Spiritual Game
    Label: Quannum Projects