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Seun Kuti Furthers His Father's Message On 'Black Times'

The son of Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti inherited his father's band and his preference for political songwriting with infectious grooves. Alexis Maryon/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Seun Kuti Furthers His Father's Message On 'Black Times'

As the son of Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti carries a torch for infectious grooves and political songwriting. He speaks with NPR's Renee Montagne.

Seun Kuti Furthers His Father's Message On 'Black Times'

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First Listen: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, 'A Long Way To The Beginning'

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80's new album, A Long Way to the Beginning, comes out May 27. Johann Sauty/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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First Listen: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, 'A Long Way To The Beginning'

Fela Kuti's youngest son brings the fury, funk and sweat of Afrobeat to bear down on financial corruption and other issues. Along the way, he finds grace, humor and plenty of good beats.

A Long Way To The Beginning

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Seun Kuti Channels His Father's Political 'Fury'

From Africa With Fury: Rise is Seun Kuti's latest album with his father Fela's band, Egypt 80. Kelechi Amadiobi/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Seun Kuti Channels His Father's Political 'Fury'

Now 28, the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti is still leading the band he inherited from his father when he was just 14.

Seun Kuti Channels His Father's Political 'Fury'

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Femi And Seun Kuti Keep Their Father's Rebellious Beat

Femi Kuti and Seun Anikulapo-Kuti. Julien Mignot; Kelechi Amadiobi/Courtesy of Knitting Factory Records hide caption

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Femi And Seun Kuti Keep Their Father's Rebellious Beat

The oldest and youngest sons of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti have both released new albums. Each strikes its own balance between individual expression and Afrobeat orthodoxy.

Femi And Seun Kuti Keep Their Father's Rebellious Beat

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Best Music Of 2008

The Best African Music Of 2008

This has been a strong year for African music, with two big trends emerging: the continuing integration of African music into the U.S. and European mainstream, as well as the ongoing unearthing of treasures from Afropop's "golden era," particularly the '70s.

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Seun Kuti Keeps The Afrobeat Movement Alive

Fela Kuti fathered the musical movement Afrobeat and its crown prince, 25-year-old Seun Kuti. The Nigerian singer is leading his father's band, Egypt 80. On his self-titled debut album, he's added some American influences but kept his songs sharply pointed and political.

Seun Kuti Keeps The Afrobeat Movement Alive

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