Afrobeat – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

Daily Dose of Protest: No More Wars – Mádé Kuti

From the artist's Bandcamp In 2021, Mádé Kuti built upon the legacy of his father Femi and legendary grandfather Fela with the release of his debut album For(e)ward. The album…

CJ Baker August 10, 2022

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Daily Dose of Protest: Different Streets – Made Kuti

From artist's Bandcamp Fela Kuti is a pioneer of afrobeat and one of the most important socially conscious musicians of all-time. He was also announced as one of 16 nominees…

CJ Baker February 24, 2021

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: How Far? – Gorillaz (Ft. Tony Allen & Skepta)

Tony Allen (Photo taken by Tore Sætre) Influential Nigerian drummer Tony Allen sadly passed away on April 30, 2020, at the age of 79. He was considered a pioneer of…

CJ Baker May 6, 2020

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: One People One World – Femi Kuti

Femi Kuti is not only the oldest son of the legendary Fela Kuti, but he also established himself as an important socially conscious afrobeat artist in his own right. As…

CJ Baker August 7, 2018