Femi Kuti Live!

Soundcheck | Apr 22, 2011

Nigerian musician Femi Kuti spent his formative years in a band led by his father, the Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Today: Femi talks about his family’s musical legacy and performs songs from his new album live in the studio.

Plus: A look at the music-themed offerings at this year's Tribeca Film Festival, including the feature film "Roadie."

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