Every Fela Kuti fan must own these dvd's!
This DVD set contains 2 DVD's previously released with the Fela Kuti anthology by Wrasse Records. Here's my write-up on each disc:
Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense
Although Music is The Weapon is generally viewed as the definitive documentary on the life and music of Fela Kuti, Teacher don't Teach Me Nonsense is a high quality documentary from 1985 that contains both an up close interview with the creator of Afrobeat and fragments of his legendary gig at the famous Glastonbury festival in the year 1984. This documentary is available as part of the first part of a Fela Kuti Anthology detailing his entire musical career. Two more installments will be released.
Fela seems calmer and less militant as in Music is The Weapon, but tells us interesting stories about his use of Pidgin (Broken English) for his lyrics, his spiritual awakening through contact with the Black Power movement in the US and the corruption in Africa he so vividly denounced. The film is about half...
TRUE WARRIOR
Teacher don't teach me no nonsense. I'm glad I found this. Saw the play 'FELA' and my friend was lost as to what was happening. This is almost a biography of Fela Kuti. Covers all the information in the show. A great piece to add to any library. Also you get the bonus '78 concert.
Great, new to this artist
I actually ordered it for my brother, he said it blew him away, it was great. Now he can't get enough.
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