Blogcritics Comments on An Interview With Seun Kuti

Comment by hajji on An Interview With Seun Kuti

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:44:50 EDT

i agree Seun is greater than femi

Comment by Abdulrahman on An Interview With Seun Kuti

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:27:36 EST

I think it is okay to make a healthy comparison between Femi and Seun. It will only be bad if such comparison turns subjective and destructive. On the whole Fela was blessed to have two tallented sons who are continuing his musical legecies.Afrobeat lovers are equally fortunate in that regard.Both of them are potentially great(Femi is , already), and it is good that they are now united. Seun needs Femi.

Comment by Dauda on An Interview With Seun Kuti

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:54:01 EDT

u guys do not realize that we are part of an elite class of people who even know there is such a thing as afrobeat ..i deal with the average "hip hopper" and R&B listners on a daily basis and i live here in atlanta..Believe me 99% of the people have never heard of Fela and u dont find a lot of nigerians blasting a fela cd in their fancy cars ..I am an exception.. and in my little ways have tried to introduce many to fela. and afrobeat in general but it all begins with fela ...to make my point clear Femi just performed 2 weeks ago ..i was more suprised by the number of white people almost out doing the blacks...only concious type people were there and hand full of nigerians considering the population in atlanta is qiute plentiful (but they were there at least) basically seau is filling that gap plus he has egypt 80 with him we need to hear felas songs live by the closest we can come to his roots and im sure his sound in concert is richer than femi's...femi only performed one fela song and those who knew sang along and afterwards were saying he was good but he should have sang a couple more fela songs... the point is we need seau to peform fela for those who are just WakingUp to thisMusical affair and we need femi to explore his style also but we are always going to need someone to perform with that True Spirit he Naturally has ..rather than just the few funk bandsthat try but no dey fit speak broken corect correct and feel am well well ..shay u get?

Comment by David P on An Interview With Seun Kuti

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:37:09 EDT

Just saw Seun live tonight in Philadelphia. Seeing Femi here at the same place in less than two weeks. Patrick, Anikura, I will let you know where I weigh in on your debate soon!

Comment by Patrick on An Interview With Seun Kuti

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:58:13 EST

I went and checked out those video clips of Seun. The Mosquito Song footage from the Roll Back Malaria Concert (in my opinion) is only saved by Tony Allen. I love watching him play drums. I will go back ever so slightly on my original statements against Seun, the Egypt 80 are still tearing it up. I guess its just his vocals that irk me the most. It seems that at times he is not singing in the right key. Especially with the footage for suffering and smiling on his myspace page. Killer song, killer band, but the vocal performance turned me off. I would like to see him perform live. I am sure that it is a whole different story than merely watching video on the internet. Back to the Antibalas, I just got a copy of their newest album "Security." It was produced by a very electric experimental producer that is known for his work with Tortoise and Stereolab. This being stated, the new Antibalas is a new take on a familiar equation. It is mixed with a much more rock and roll sound, but keeping the lavish horn arrangements and bad ass drumming. I like it, I feel that it will grow on me and replace "who is this America" as my #1 Antibalas record. However I also play in an instrumental rock band, so any waver in this direction is cool with me. There are a few more groups I'd like your opinion about, Lagbaja, Afrobeat Down and The Chicago Afrobeat Project. cheers

Comment by Patrick on An Interview With Seun Kuti

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 16:56:31 EST

Hello again, time flies it seems as I've neglected our conversation for quite some time now. My apologies. In regards to you initial comment about the Antibalas, specifically Duke Amayo, I like it. I find that he adds a very American if not urban atmosphere to the Afrobeat vibe. I will admit that on frequent occasion I would prefer him not to be playing the percussion, but I dig his style. I do agree though that a section of the Antibalas repertoire can't really be considered Afrobeat. More Afro-Cuban with intense horn arrangements. the album you mentioned Talkatif is not my first choice for them, check out "Who is this american" it is an intense album. I am born and raised American. Originally from Rochester NY, I moved to Vermont for college where I've found myself both musically and romantically attached. I can honestly say I wish I were in London, or almost any where else in Europe, as the appreciation of the styles of music I both play and listen to are respected more. The American pop music market, is suffering a great deal. Thankfully the live music scene is busy with the sounds of true musicianship and cultural influence. Before I forget, check out www.akoyamusic.com and www.aphrodesia.org Akoya is led by Kaleta (ex Egypt, Positive Force, King Sunny Ade). I have yet to witness them live, but the albums are great. Aphrodesia is a group based out of San Fransisco led by 2 women. The vocals don't do much for me, but the band is killer. I have also just discovered Toumani Diabate and Cheikh Lo, neither are afrobeat, but incredible players. Thank you NoneSuch records.

Comment by Anikura on An Interview With Seun Kuti

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:09:26 EST

Yes I'm back. Actually I take back what I said about Antibalas and how they were making noise. After a few more listenings, I am beggining to hear some nice grooves between all what they were playing but each song was too busy. Too busy to be even considered as Afrobeat music. It is a shame you are not here in London. I would have played you some nice tracks by Seun. Meeeeeeeeeeeeen they are some bad shit. Infact, Egypt 80 is the best band in the world. Check out these websites: youtube. and: ourmedia.org. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on Seun Kuti for another clip of Seun. Which part of the world are you originally from? As for me I'm Nigerian.