FELA RANSOME KUTI and his Koola Lobitos RARE UK 45 7" SINGLE RK 2 AFROBEAT FUNK
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415
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Description
FELA RANSOME KUTI and his Koola Lobitos NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE b/w AYAWARARE
UK 45 single with small center hole in intact condition.
English RK Records RK 2 Highlife Jazz is printed on both label sides.
The record is in very good condition. Sleeve is very good+. No writing on the label.
RARE RECORD FOR AFRO COLLECTOR ARCHIVISTS ONLY AND AFRO MUSIC LOVERS!
THE RAREST FELA KUTI SINGLE! SECOND TIME ON EBAY!!! IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND. WHEN WILL YOU COME ACROSS THIS AGAIN?
This is what I found on the net:
-- Koola Lobitos may have recorded these tracks in England. In the article 'Koola Lobitos... The beauty of melody' by Benson Idonije (Oct. 13, 1999, The Guardian) , Idonije wrote "The first tradition of the Koola Lobitos was formed in England in the late fifties, featuring foreign musicians, especially in the horn section level; and Nigerians at the rhythm section level featuring Wole Bucknor on piano. Some of the singles that emanated from the group in terms of studio recording were these songs." However, since Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti (Fela's brother), insisted that Fela did not release any songs while they were in England, so this single was most likely released immediately upon Fela's return to Nigeria. These pieces of information were given to me by Michael E. Veal and Olajide Bello.
NOTE! Postage indicated in the auction is not the actual postage as ebay doesn't allow a higher postage then 7 GBP in this category. REGISTERED Postage for this item is 8 GBP within Europe and 15 GBP for the rest of the world.
Mail me if you have any questions. Check out my other items as well for similar items, there is another Fela Kuti LP.
