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Fela Kuti - Alagbon Close [Colored Vinyl] [Limited Edition] (Org)

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Format: Vinyl
Rel. Date: 10/11/2024
UPC: 720841207184

Alagbon Close [Colored Vinyl] [Limited Edition] (Org)
Artist: Fela Kuti
Format: Vinyl
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Alagbon Close was named after the headquarters of the Nigerian Criminal Investigation Department in Lagos. It was where Fela was detained after the 2nd raid on his home failed to find anything incriminating. The title track calls out the Nigerian police's violence, arrogance and apparent immunity from prosecution. Alagbon Close was also the first of Fela's albums to have a sleeve designed by Ghariokwu Lemi, whose artwork became an integral part of Afrobeat's message. To mark it's 50th anniversary, the album is presented on Jollof orange color vinyl in a single pocket, wide-spine jacket with gold foil OBI strip.
        
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