Soundway Records shared this wonderful story about a rare interview with legendary Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti turning up on some reel-to-reel tapes bought by the label’s manager at a local ‘Help The Aged’ charity shop. Incredibly, the track played during the interview is a version of ‘Who’re You’, the lead track from Soundway’s latest album, ‘Nigeria Afrobeat Special’.
From Duncan Ballantyne, Label Manager, Soundway Records:
“Having recently picked up some old reel to reel tapes at a Help the Aged shop round the corner from my house I was pretty astonished to hear this recording of Fela being interviewed in London just before he went on this major tour with Ginger Baker. Recognise the song in the background? That is the lead track on Soundway’s latest album, although a (different) version. We’re particularly fond of the delivery from the presenter but not so keen on his lack of English decorum when it comes to his opinions on Fela’s vocals”.
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