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West Africa

Fela Kuti

1960s–1997 · Nigerian

"The Black President. Music as revolution."

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Learn Fela Kuti through story, sound & practice

A guided library built from this legend’s lessons and practice pieces. Start with the story, then move straight into the instrument work connected to it.

5 curated steps

Step 1 · Beginner · 12 min

Introduction to Afrobeat

Understand what Afrobeat is, where it came from, and why its groove carries meaning.

Practice pairing: Zombie — Main Horn Riff

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Step 2 · Beginner · 14 min

Rhythm Foundations

Internalise the steady pulse and off-beat placement that define the Afrobeat pocket.

Practice pairing: Zombie — Main Horn Riff

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Step 3 · Intermediate · 16 min

Polyrhythms

Hear and play two independent rhythmic patterns at the same time.

Practice pairing: Zombie — Main Horn Riff

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Step 4 · Intermediate · 14 min

Call and Response

Use call-and-response phrasing between a lead line and an answering part.

Practice pairing: Zombie — Main Horn Riff

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Step 5 · Intermediate · 18 min

Building an Afrobeat Groove

Combine everything so far into one cohesive, layered Afrobeat groove.

Practice pairing: Zombie — Main Horn Riff

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