After countless listens, I feel as if I both know Fela Kuti more than I ever knew any other African artist before, and also how little I appreciated the struggles and injustices that take place across the world in other people’s hometowns or communities. It takes a strong light to shine down on some of the darkest days in the shadow. Thank god Fela Kuti burned as bright as he did for our awareness.
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Christian Fennesz delivers an excellent electro-acoustic soundtrack.
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This is what a tree might sound like if it was composed to music.
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Nearly three hours of previously unreleased Can music.
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An ambient work that defies description.
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Sunglasses not required.
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