the wonderfully cloudy king of groove who has long anchored the Stones Throw label to the street
WITHIN A MILE OF HOME is yet another example of Irish culture and punk going together wonderfully
remains one of the most underrated legacies of the era
" The grown-man macking goes down easier when it's applied to relaxed grooves -- as heard on "Something for You
" A vivacious near reinvention that's bound to alienate some fans and attract others
Shakara (180 Gram Vinyl) 12/16/2008 the wonderfully cloudy king ofFela Kuti was often described as "the James Brown of Africa," but one could also argue that he was Africa's equivalent of Miles Davis or John Coltrane. Truth be told, either description is valid. Kuti was highly eclectic, and his innovative, visionary music contained elements of funk soul, jazz, and blues, as well as African music. That eclectic spirit proves to be a major asset on Shakara, which consists of two 13 minute performances by Kuti's Africa