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.
What a great interview! The video is pure eye candy, all the beautiful colors make me happy;-)
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!
no way! E-mailing now, thanks!
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.