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After Fela...Afrobeat lives on

Afrobeat has left an indelible mark on music since its inception. Spearheaded by the man who created it, Fela Kuti, it continues to form the foundation of many a band's oevre since Fela's death in the late 90's. Band's like The Budos Band, Adrian Quesada & Ocote Soul Sounds, Antibalas, The Poets of Rhythm, The Cactus Channel and The Daktaris not only continue in the tradition that Fela and long-time drummer Tony Allen created, but bring their own flavor to that already tasty stew. On Tuesday, Sound Travels served up a bevy of the heady stuff. Here's your playlist for Tuesday, October 8th...