Newen Afrobeat & Seun Kuti - Zombie (Fela Kuti)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- En 2018, Newen Afrobeat vuelve a Nigeria para compartir con la familia Kuti y participar de Felabration Lagos por segunda vez. Unos meses más tarde, se produce un nuevo encuentro entre Seun y Newen Afrobeat, esta vez en Santiago de Chile con motivo de Lollapalooza 2019, donde en los días posteriores se graba esta sesión en vivo en La Makinita en una sola toma. La canción escogida es Zombie, lanzada por Fela Kuti el año 1977 y que habla de la brutalidad de la policía contra su propio pueblo. Una especie de premonición con lo que sucedería en octubre de ese mismo año en Chile donde tras el estallido social más relevante de las últimas décadas, la policía chilena torturó, mutiló y mató a cientos de personas que se manifestaban por un Chile más justo.
In 2018, Newen Afrobeat returns to Nigeria to share with the Kuti family and participate in Felabration Lagos for the second time. A few months later, there is a new meeting between Seun and Newen Afrobeat, this time in Santiago de Chile on Lollapalooza 2019, and in the following days this session was recorded live at “La Makinita” in a single take. The chosen song is Zombie, released by Fela Kuti in 1977 and which speaks of the brutality of the police against their own people. A kind of premonition with what would happen in October of that same year in Chile where, after the most relevant social outbreak in recent decades, the Chilean police tortured, mutilated and killed hundreds of people who were demonstrating for a more just Chile.
NEWEN AFROBEAT & SEUN KUTI
Seun Kuti - Lead Vocals & Alto Sax
Fran Ri - Lead Vocals
Francisca Castro - Backing vocals
Macarena Rozic - Backing vocals
Enrique Camhi - Trumpet
Maururu SanchezFlores - Trumpet
Diego González - Trumpet
Klaus Brantmayer - Alto sax
Marcelo Morales - Tenor sax
Aldo Gómez - Baritone sax
Diego Alarcón - Keyboard
Martín Concha - Electric guitar
Seba Crooks - Electric guitar
Alvaro Quintas - Bass
Tomás Pavez - Percussions
Alejandro 'El Galita' Orellana - Congas, bongoes, kpalongo and accesories
Roberto Gevert - Drums
Recorded by Cristian Zamora (Pini) on "Estudios La Makinita", April 2019, Santiago de Chile
Audiovisual montage by Camilo Carrasco
Cameras by Camilo Carrasco, Jennifer Maçan, Claudio "Karita" Parra
Video postproduction by Matías Cerón, Vania Soto
Mixed and Mastered by Jorge ‘Pluto’ Abarca
Produced by Tino Canessa / Lichens Family
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For those who don’t know, this song was written about the Nigerian government and ultimately resulted in the Nigerian government murdering Fela Kuti’s mother.
Blood was shed for this beautiful music to be played.
the military salutes by the backup singers made it clear
With obansanjo as president at the time
Respect
😢
*Zombie* is a song by Nigerian Afrobeat creator, Fela Kuti. The song was released in 1976 when Nigeria was under idiotic military Government. In the song, Fela mocked soldiers as mindless robots who follow illegal and immoral orders thoughtlessly. In response, soldiers stormed his resident, injured defenseless residents, threw his mom out of a second floor window, and burned the place down. Fela lamented the murder of his mom in a song, titled, *Unknown Soldier.* Fela Kuti remains a folk hero to Nigerians. He is the inspiration of Modern Frobeatz artists.
Nice synopsis.
That is so sad
it's not Afrobeatz but Afrobeats. Sabi sabi carry last
Thanks 💕
@@uncensored2282 its AfroBeat actually. "Afrobeats " with the "s" is a new school derivative of the original created by Fela.
After watching Opposite People more times than I'd like to admit, you've gone and brought the 🔥 again! Superb!! 👏
All the band members look a little different
So did I and today the Ladies are really goodlooking… everything is perfect
lmao so right.
@@RgenisiL A little older.
Me too. Red hot performance both! And they've fixed the air con ;-)
drummer is insanely good
A lot of percussion in afrobeat but the drum kit guy is still gettig his licks in and making it weird. Love it.
Nothing to do with the music, I love your handle! Oh, yes, & the song is excellent, too.
@@jenniferhorton3925 Well gosh!! Thanks!
This is definitely a Kick Ass group of talented musicians... Awesome
Infected by Fela more than 35 yrs ago, an Afro-Beat pandemic is what the world needs! Seeing young people get it lets me fade away a happy old person.
It took me 3 watches to realise this is even the same studio as Opposite People with new lighting. Magic space and magic music!
I an really impressed by this drummer!! .....he must have perfect time, as Ginger Baker used to say. I do not think I would have learned about Newen Afrobeat, had I not been a lifelong fan of Ginger Baker, and even when he left England for Nigeria and set up his 16 track recording studio in the 1970's in , and his alliance with Fela Kuti began, I then came to know of what a giant Fela Kuti was for Nigerian music, and also African music in general. In looking for Fela Kuti on the internet, I was so happy to have met with the sound and the powerful rhythm of Newen .Afrobeat.
I am very sorry that their popularity is not so much in the United States. What are Newen Afrobeat doing now? I see they are alive and well and all the members are solid and unified year after year, but there are no recordings of their music being played on American radio, they are almost unknown in even New York.
Even Amazon only has ONE album that is a mix of other bands, and Newen Afrobeat is reduced to only selling MP3 format! Maybe they prefer this path. Maybe it's less hassel with record companies who rip artists off, and possibly being forced into dealing with the Mafia, which is deeply involved in the music industry. They are obviously happy making music in their way, and they may just be so de-centralized and democratic that there is no real "BOSS" bean counter, and dealing as a musical entity with a record company is just too much like misery to interfere with the music and spirit of the people who make it work.
This problem of also being a BUSINESS arose for the Beatles after Brian Epstein died, and although it did not wreck their ability to create music, suddenly the real world came crashing in, and they had to balance this thing called a check book!! And they had to make serious decisions.....business decisions....and who was going to get how much money?!?! All the uncomfortable decisions that went along with the beautiful music had been taken care of by Mr. Epstein. When he was no longer there, their world of beautiful thoughts and inspired feelings had to become business meetings and disagreements on directions to go with The Beatles Ltd., and how to pay less than 90% taxes!!
I am sad to say, I have been a fan of theirs for maybe 2 years now,but I still have not known who they are. Their names are not mentioned anywhere in English publications, I never hear of their music being played anywhere despite how enjoyable it make us feel.
The few websites that are supposed to be dedicated to Newen Afrobeat I have sent notes to, asking for information for when they tour America and where a person can get CD's of their music, but there is no responding person on the other end!!
I wish these fine musicians and artists to have a happy and long career making their happy and rhythmic sound together.
I just wish it were possible to get to know them a little better as people in a great band and hear them play live!! Maybe one of the band will read this and answer me?
Amazing! As a Nigerian, I am speechless!
I'm 70 and that bit make me dance on my bed, they are really GOOD..Iove your music gguys
This is an excellent cover. Fela would be proud of Newen Afrobeat and what you stand for.
And proud of his son ❤️
what is the original song? :o
@@noesny4110 Fela Kuti - Zombie
@@callospaziale 😂 that was a simple answer.
Totally love the female lead singer's voice! Great Band!
I don't know her name (yet) but .. amazing. Worthy of a separate solo career for sure.
@@davidcarmean5132 her name is Fran Ri
J ai vu Féla au Shrine à Lagos en1980, puis Seun dans le sud de la france au côté de Femi....avec son saxophone qui touchait presqu'à terre !
Mais ce que fait Newen Afrobeat de cet héritage musical est une merveille, un miracle !!
Je me rendrai n' importe où en Europe pour les voir , et même à defaut au chili !!!!
Merci mille fois, gardez cette joie de jouer, et cet état d esprit magnifique !!!
Moi, jalouse et méchante 😑🤣😁👍🏻
The presence, impact and appreciation of Africa throughout the Diaspora.
Fran Ri's voice is incredible !
And the whole band is mind blowing !
Love everything Newen does.
In particular love the kit-drummer and Fran Ri's voice.
Yes! That drummer caught me off guard 😮 he is great!
That drummer is bad ass! I'm a drummer myself and I love what he does. All open handed too!
The 'KIDS GREAT!!!
I have been a fan for several years. This session it's unbelievable! Perfect sound perfect energy! Glad to see you all together again.
If I didn't see this on video, I'd swear it was a remastered original. BRILLIANT!
Lovely take...
This is not a criticism necessarily, but the tempo on this is much faster than on the original.
Wow! What a follow up to Opposite People. So amazing to see Newen and Seun play together again. Instant Goosebumps!
as much as I love this music, I love the middle lady the most.
Excited, my 3 y/o and I have listened to Opposite People since he was 1 y/o. We love it, we both just get lost listening and watching such talented musicians. We are both waiting for the premiere
Emocionado!!!!, mi hijo de 3 años y yo hemos estado escuchando Opposite People desde que el tenia un año, y nos encanta, ambos nos quedamos embelecidos observando a estos musicos tan increibles. Los dos estamos esperando la premier 💓
Roberto Gevert getting better and better!
Yes Sir! ... Now we're talking! .... I love it when they have these get togethers in the closed room. ... Man, they all sound GREAT!!!
Hi guys, It brings back memories of my teenage years when people around the world were fighting for justice and equal rights... Some progress was made but the financial counter revolution as brought back the worse...
Thanks for this energetic cover... Let's tell the zombies to stop and go away for good!
Beautiful voices, beautiful talented people.
Abraços fortes de Portugal.
Damn ... my new favorite Newn Afrobeat song ... smokin hot ...... insane energy ... cosmic vibes ...
This was incredible. U guys really bring out the essence of this song and Seun was tremendous as well. I think I'm in love w/ the middle girl. 😍
we all are, but she's no longer in the band :(
@@gpdonovan any idea on why that happened?
It's so amazing to me that this band, with its humble origin, is on its way to becoming a worldwide phenomenon! Much love to Fran, Tito and the rest of the band for their energy, dedication, and above all else, LOVE!
I'm sitting here in tears thinking about how little things have changed since I first heard this 30 years ago. Underutilized revolutionary masterpiece!
Pedazo de cover. Qué calidad. Una verdadera pieza musical, sin desajustes. Un solo envión de armonías, ritmos y notas. Fela, qué homenaje...
L mejor
Del cosmo
this is a rare moment in time when it all comes together
Listening to this makes be proud to be Nigerian. May God bless Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Africa’s GOAT of music .
Listening to this makes me proud to be a North Carolinean who knows excellent music.
Es la cabra y siempre lo sera desde el fin del mundo el punto mas austral 🇨🇱 amado fela y su legado musical el rey del afrobeats
This must be so good after watching "Opposite people". Love Kuti's and Newen Afrobeat. Waiting eagerly for the first display.
After listening, what a beatiful interpretation. Grandma Kuti would be very proud.
Damn im gonna watch this 10x opposite people my dogger loves it too wiw love you guys!
You guys are amazing, I have discovered afrobeat because of you. Fela Forever!
Beautiful. Never get tired of listening this real music without borders.
Nigeria's real Prince. Royalty Fela Kuty, timeless talent
I want more of these studio recordings!
Massive performance by a great band Newen Afrobeat!!!
Amazing High frequencies !!
5 star performance, the band absolutely nailed it!
First sax solo killin it.
I'm totallt agree
It looks like Fran Ri's amazing vocal delivery is so much connected to her posture and body language. Powerful and inspiring.
She's a superstar - LOVE HER!!!
@@jeffreyleeser859 She stands, I would say, half way between a SUPERSTAR and a GODDESS!!!!
Wikkiid session jammin' right there 🎉
I don't subscribe to channels but this one i had to, after watching Opposite People. What a bunch of beautiful people.
I did too! Exactly in that order!!
From Opposite People to now this! Holy cow! there's magic in this room.
Amo!!!!!! A Newen y a Seun y a Fela! Saludos desde Colombia. ♥
Fran ri supremacy!!
...Oi a Fela Anikulapo y los Africa 70, hace más de 20 años, y desde ahí que sigo a Fela, y es insólito que yo siendo de Chile, de la región del Biobio, yo no supiera de Newen Afrobeat. Ahora son míos, para oír alguna fusible nueva fusión de los 2 continentes que en su cruce accidental han dado a luz dos estilos de los importantes del mundo, el jazz y la música caribeña. Salud por esto.
So amazing! I love this!!! Please come to the East Coast in the States, especially Philadelphia, like at World Café Live! 🥰
Damn!!! Carlos Santana should be jamming with you guys!!!!!
Por favor juntensé y hagan una gira juntos. así son la mejor banda del mundo 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Saludos desde Argentina
:D ¿tienes idea de lo caro que es hacer una gira con tantos músicos y su equipo? La buena música es cara de hacer, no entiendo por que la gente consume tanta música barata teniendo estas delicias para consumir
@@PabloMerino si hace falta compramos todas las entradas
Wow, incredible cover, just stunning
Omg how soooooo powerfuuuuuuuuuull 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 goosebumps are ↗️↗️↗️↗️📈📈📈💣🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Con Newen quedas ZOMBIE!!! ESPECTACULAR!!!
Only a few years after. The Band is altogether again. A new project should be watched hundred times. Till we become zombies. God bless you, Fela Kuti. Greetings from Hungary.
Masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seun, it seems you took them to Lagos and had them eat plenty fufu and jolof and visit Kalakuta because they play your late father's music with such soul. Nicely done, band!
So good ! While listen to this you can't sit.
Mientras estudiaba para una evaluación una gran amigo me envió el link de esta canción y deje de lado mis estudios para disfrutar de estos grandes músicos de calidad, amados son esos saxofones 🎷 🎷 🎷 😍😍muchas gracias por su talento!!!.
Saludos y mucho éxito desde Chile!
Just seen these guys in Liverpool, courtesy of Luma Creations and District, they totally blew me away! Awesome energy and stagecraft, brilliant cant wait to see them live again, thanks for a brilliant show guys!!!
Same, I just saw them in Leeds and York. Newen have worked so hard for so long to get success, they deserve to be global superstars. Love everything about the band - their politics, their humanity, their musicianship, is outstanding
@@gpdonovan @cob1965 and we can't wait to be back!
Gracias, siempre, Newen Afrobeat!!! Abrazos desde Argentina!!!
soy percusionista y su musica me transporta, me hace entrar en trance, me encanta escuchar toda esa fusion de ritmos , excelente performance ... saludos desde México.
Fantastic, thank you all Newen Afrobeat and Seun! Crazy powerful vocals from Fran.
Marvelous and incredible!
Thanks for great music sweet smoke Just a poke
Beautiful, this is the essence of Afrobeat
Just marvelous!!! The ladies are as lovely as ever and everyone is so amazingly talented!
Cada día los amo más Newen! Por ustedes y su versión de Opposite People conocí a Fela Kuti, tremendos músicos todos los participantes, máximo respeto desde Mex
Best sounding band on the planet
Énorme !
Merci newen et seun de nous livrer une telle performance live.
Fêla ressuscite durant quelques instants !
Encore merci, continuez comme ça
Music is love
No idea why TH-cam recommended this to me but I'm grateful for it.
Groovy,funky.
This is incredible masterpiece.
I love everything about this😍
Superb rendering.
Sublissimo, de l'Afrobeat made in Chile ! Pure fusion !
That just made my day. Thanks.
Love this sound !!!
Parabéms great cover that brought back memories I was fortunate enough to see Fela in the shrine in Lagos in the mid 70's. I honor your obvious love for his music.
Nice one seun kuti, you represent well
Fantastico !
Wow totally blows my brain so damn good. Who ever composed this a genius
LOVE YOU GUYS!
It can never be like Fela
Respect and much love from Morocco 🇲🇦
Enormes!!!! Buena música carajo!!!
Un saludo desde Perú hermanos
Música pura y sentimiento puro!!! Os Amo cracks!!!! Viva Chile desde África!!!!!
Trop puissant..... Quelle voix la choriste....Merci ma journée est réussi des le matin....,🙏
How nice !!! ❤
This is a masterpiece 🥹🔥
Excellent you guys.....really excellent !!!
Love love love…….Don’t be a Zombie stand up and fight for whats right!
That's great that you're still playing music. It's good motivation for work.
that was absolutely unreal... props to you all for bringing that together
Cool!!!
AH! Seun Kuti! ❤️
Our Egungun are dancing!!!
I just discovered this channel…mi Orishas had something to do with this I suspect.
My Godson’s parents were initiated into IFA by Fela Kuti.
Ancestors are happy!!!
Long live Fela’s work.
Long live Candomble y Umbanda.
💫✨💙✨💫
USA is listening.
Man oh man,...... What an unbelievable great band!!!
Beautiful!!! Damn. So good. Xx
The drummer is numeri uno
Awesome truly freaking awesome
Love it, every damn second. The energy, the vib.