The Underground Spiritual Game
Fela Kuti · 2004
59 min · 11 tracks · jazz · Afrobeat · highlife
A vibrant blend of Afrobeat rhythms and politically charged lyrics, radiating Fela Kuti's indomitable spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with climactic peaks
- vibrant rhythms for celebratory gatherings
- engaging narratives that provoke thought
- patient grooves that invite movement
- socio-political themes for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, short tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'The Underground Spiritual Game' came during Fela Kuti's posthumous phase, following his death in 1997. This album features previously unreleased recordings from the late 1970s to early 1980s, showcasing Kuti's enduring influence on world music and his legacy as a political activist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Allen· Antibalas· Orlando Julius
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:26
- 2 Ololufe Mi 1:08
- 3 Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am 2:35
- 4 Look and Laugh 4:18
- 5 Mr. Grammarticalogylisationalism Is the Boss 8:02
- 6 Monkey Banana 2:19
- 7 Ariya 5:27
- 8 Unnecessary Begging 8:35
- 9 Swegbe and Pako 3:37
- 10 Mr. Follow Follow 5:52
- 11 Africa Centre of the World 17:21
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