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  KFR2021-1Long Player  £15.00

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Knitting Factory

Fela Kuti

Na Poi

180 gram vinyl release of this 1976 album The 'Na Poi' album contains a later version of Fela's scandalous hit 'Na Poi' in which Fela details what happens between a man and a woman behind closed doors Originally banned by the Nigerian broadcasting company for its taboo sexual lyrics the version on this eponymous album interchanges spoken word and sung lyrics over the Africa 70 horn play spanning not only the complete aside of the record but the first part of the bside as well clocking in over 25 minutes The record finishes with 'You No Go DieUnless' a hardhitting funk tune that displays Fela's bravado as he instructs people not to fear death because he explains they won't die until they're ready to die Again Fela is playing provocateur to the ruling regime essentially announcing his fearlessness in the face of their brutality

Tracklist

• 1. Na Poi, Pt. 1
  2. Na Poi, Pt. 2
  3. You No Go Die Unless