Various - Red Hot + Fela (Banana Yellow & Red Vinyl)

Since his death in 1997 from complications related to AIDS, Fela has grown from a West African household name and musician's musician in Europe and the Americas, to a worldwide musical icon. The album includes classic re-recorded Fela Kuti anthems. All proceeds will benefit Red Hot, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture.

The album includes classic Fela anthems like “Lady” recorded by tUnE-yArDs, ?uestlove, Angelique Kidjo, and Akua Naru. “Who No Know Go No” by Childish Gambino and Just A Band; “Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am” recorded by My Morning Jacket, Merrill Garbus (from tUnE-yArDs), and Brittany Howard (from Alabama Shakes); “Zombie” recorded by Spoek Mathambo, Cerebral Cortex, and Frown; and “Sorrow, Tears & Blood” reworked by the Kronos Quartet along with TV On The Radio’s Kyp Malone and Tunde Adembimpe.

Since his death in 1997 from complications related to AIDS, Fela has grown from a West African household name and musician's musician in Europe and the Americas, to a worldwide musical icon.

10th Anniversary PAQUE BANANA YELLOW & RED vinyl edition produced by The Red Hot Organization in 2023.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Buy Africa
2. Lady
3. Yellow Fever
4. No Buredi (No Bread)
5. Who No Know Go Know
6. Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am
7. Sorrow Tears + Blood
8. ITT (International Thief Thief)
9. Afrodisco Beat 2013
10. Gentleman
11. Highlife Time
12. Zombie
13. Go Slow