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To: real saxophonist
His music was primary protests songs against the then Nigerian government ‘s corruption .

That aside, he is touted as the pioneer of Afrobeat music genre

My favorite of his would have to be Gentleman

Fwiw, British drummer Ginger Baker spent a couple years in Africa with Fela .

52 posted on 11/06/2025 12:06:54 PM PST by OldHarbor
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To: OldHarbor

“Beware of Mr. Baker” was a great documentary. But Mr. Baker could be quite ornery.


58 posted on 11/06/2025 12:16:00 PM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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