Fela Friday: Baaba Maal Giveaway Edition

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This Fela Friday, I thought I’d share my favorite track from the Red Hot + Riot tribute album.  It’s Baaba Maal and Taj Mahal paying tribute to Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am, here below in it’s ten minute glory:

And just who is Baaba Maal?  AfriPOP! has an excellent interview with this prolific Senegalese musician.  He latest album called Television features the singe Television:

And once again, courtesy of Giant Step, I have a Baaba Maal package to give away to a lucky commenter.  Contest ends at the end of the weekend and the winner will be announced Monday.

Trouble Sleep; Yanga Wake Am – Fela Kuti

Trouble Sleep; Yanga Wake Am – Fela Kuti

Trouble Sleep; Yanga Wake Am – Fela Kuti


  • http://usweetpea.wordpress.com Chai

    What a great interview! The video is pure eye candy, all the beautiful colors make me happy;-)

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/afrolicious afrolicious

      Hi Chai! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! It turns out you're the winner of the Baaba Maal giveaway! Can you email me your mailing address so I can get the prize to you as soon as possible? Thanks!

  • http://usweetpea.wordpress.com Chai

    no way! E-mailing now, thanks!

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    i just heard this track for the first time today. classic tune from Abami himself classically delivered by worthy musicians. Fela must be happy and smiling now. Afrobeatrevolution.