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The Story Behind: Femi Kuti - Femi Kuti, Ep 23
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Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. As the son of Afrobeat pioneer and Nigerian political activist Fela, Femi Kuti has a lot to live up to. The boys discuss the wisdom of not changing chords, ways to get live energy on a studio recording, and the long legacy of Afrobeat on Western music.
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Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers
Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA
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