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Music Is the Weapon

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From funk to electronic, all contemporary forms of Black music owe something to the Afrobeat sound created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader The musical sequences reaffirm how much power [Fela] wielded from the stage, his infectious Afro-pop bringing an eloquent message of human dignity and potential. Apr 14, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Great archival footage of an important artist. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member An hour-long profile of the late African protest singer. Focuses a lot on his spirituality and lifestyle. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis From funk to electronic, all contemporary forms of Black music owe something to the Afrobeat sound created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti.
Director
Jean-Jacques Flori, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff
Producer
Léo Courtois, Vincent Courtois
Production Co
France 2 (FR2), Ministère de la Culture, K.I.C.S.
Genre
Music, Documentary
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
54m