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You can't keep a good record down, re-release of Na Teef Know De Road of Teef

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Lying dormant for over thirty Years, Pax Nicholas and the Nettey Family's, 'Na Teef Know De Road of Teef' gets a renewed lease of life on Daptone Records. Toasting vocals ride over deep rolling grooves, a solid rhythm section topped off with big blows and electric keys. This is African funk just how we like it, raw and rootsy. With fantastic music plus a 'behind the scenes' story of legendary proportions, this album merits further attention. Read more for full article Read more »

Hip Hop & Afrobeat connection as Jay-Z produces Fela! for Broadway

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MTV America reports that Jay-Z, one of the biggest names in Hip Hop, jumped at the chance of becoming producer for the Broadway musical. He has been a long time admirer of the life story and music of Afrobeat inventor Fela Kuti. Read the full story courtesy of MTV America.

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