Femi Kuti (born June 16, 1962) is the stage name of Nigerian Afrobeat and jazz musician Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti. Born the eldest son of Afrobeat figurehead Fela Kuti, the musician has collaborated with the likes of Common and Mos Def and hails from Lagos, Nigeria.
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Here is a great documentary on contemporary gypsy music posted by the BBC. Its definitely worth looking into.
<p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/171489939″>This World: The New Gypsy Kings @ BBC</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/tzacanel”>TZACANEL</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>
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