Fela Kuti - Qobuz Playlist (2025)

A fusion of the rhythms of West Africa, soul, funk and jazz, the Afrobeat of its shamanic creator who died over two decades ago still continues to influence. Brass blazes and concentrated rhythms: this is how Fela Anikulapo Kuti invented the most bustling trance of the '70s and '80s.

Tracks:

01 Water No Get Enemy 1975 Fela Kuti

02 My Lady Frustration 1969 Fela Kuti

03 Alu Jon Jonki Jon 2022 Fela Kuti

04 Gentleman 1973 Fela Kuti

05 Kalakuta Show 2022 Fela Kuti

06 Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'n Quench) 2014 Fela Kuti

07 He Miss Road 1975 Fela Kuti

08 Zombie 1976 Fela Kuti

09 It's Highlife Time 2016 Fela Kuti

10 Ye Ye De Smell 1971 Fela Kuti

11 Lady 2022 Fela Kuti

12 Roforofo Fight 2021 Fela Kuti

13 Monkey Banana 1975 Fela Kuti

14 I.T.T. (International Thief Thief), Pt. 1 & 2 2021 Fela Kuti

15 Expensive Shit 2020 Fela Kuti

16 No Agreement 1977 Fela Kuti

17 Coffin for Head of State 2025 Fela Kuti

18 Africa Centre of the World 1980 Fela Kuti

19 Alagbon Close 2024 Fela Kuti

20 Sorrow Tears and Blood 2020 Fela Kuti