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Fela Kuti: The Best of The Black President
Knitting Factory Records
If there was ever a musician who lived and died for his art, it was Nigeria’s notorious Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Uncompromising, relentless, boisterous, angry, outrageous—those qualities define both his music, Afrobeat, and his controversial, tortured life (among other indignities, he was arrested some 200 times for his political convictions and purported crimes). Fela’s story recently made the transition to Broadway, of all places—exposure that will hopefully make more people aware of this brilliant artist. Meanwhile, Knitting Factory Records has begun to reissue 45 Fela albums, starting with this definitive 13-track compilation spread out over two CDs (Fela liked to stretch)—now, with a bonus documentary DVD ( A Slice of Fela ) tossed in. The selections, while only scratching the surface of his discography, are among Fela’s funkiest, most incendiary jams, while the DVD seals the deal with eye-opening concert footage and biographical context.
Relix A/V
Lost in the Trees "Red"
Lost in the Trees visited Relix and performed this track from their new album A Church That Fits Our Needs
The Avett Brothers Backstage Exclusive at Hangout 2011 "Slip Sliding Away"
We look back to last year’s Hangout Music Fest with this backstage performance of a Paul Simon classic
Steve Kimock’s Current Quartet
Steve Kimock has locked in a stellar quartet with Bernie Worrell, Wally Ingram and Andy Hess joining him over the months to come. Here’s a look…
Umphrey’s McGee Backstage Exclusive at Hangout 2011 "Booth Love"
Today we look back to last year’s Hangout Music Fest with this performance by Umphrey’s McGee on the Lennon Bus
Flannel Church "Stone’s Throw Away"
Flannel Church, the group which draws together Duane Trucks, Gregory “Wolf” Hodges, AJ Ghent and Kevin Scott recently stopped by Relix to perform this original song
Kevn Kinney "Never Gonna Change"
Kevn Kinney delivers his own spin on a Drive-By Truckers tune, live at Relix.
Strangefolk’s Reid Genauer and Jon Trafton "Elixer"
Strangefolk recently reunited for their first gig in 11 years at the Brooklyn Bowl. However, prior to the main event, Reid Genauer and Jon Trafton graced the Relix office with a few tunes.
Dar Williams "I Have Been Around The World"
Dar Williams performs a song from her latest album, In the Time of Gods (and a favorite of Jorma Kaukonen), live at Relix
Tim Palmieri "Bopcorn"
Tim Palmieri performs a solo rendition of the Kung Fu original “Bopcorn” on the Relix roof.
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Ross May 3, 2012, 05:16:56