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Afrobeat bandleader Seun Kuti discusses his musical firsts with Matt Everitt. Hear how growing up with his father, the legendary Fela Kuti, influenced his music and philosophy. With tracks from Fela Kuti, Skee-lo and his own recordings with The Egypt 80.

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Sun 3 Jul 202213:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • Skee‐Lo

    I Wish

    • Polygram TV.

  • Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

    Many Things

    • Many Things.
    • Disorient.

  • Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

    Love and Revolution (Live)

  • Geto Boys

    Mind Playing Tricks On Me

    • Mind Playing Tricks On Me.
    • Rap-A-Lot Records.

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  • Sun 3 Jul 202213:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music

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