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Sound Tracks  Seun Kuti performs "Rise"

"Rise" is the title song on Seun Kuti and Egypt 80's new album. Details

 

Program: Sound Tracks

Episode: Seun Kuti performs "Rise"

"Rise" is the title song on Seun Kuti and Egypt 80's new album. In the Fela tradition of Afrobeat, it's an angry song - protesting against corrupt leaders and corporations exploiting Africa's resources. It's also a big band tour de force, with echoes of James Brown and Miles Davis. Above all, it's a call to rise against injustice.

Duration: (9:17)
Premiere Date: 08/22/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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