Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Released: 29 November 2019
Country: USA & Europe

A stunning collaboration between two visionary giants — Nigeria’s Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and American jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers. Originally recorded in 1980 during Ayers’ visit to Lagos, Music of Many Colours is a rare meeting of minds that blends hypnotic Afrobeat rhythms with rich jazz textures, soulful vocals, and infectious groove.
 
The album features just two extended tracks: the politically charged and deeply rhythmic “2000 Blacks Got to Be Free,” led by Ayers, and the title track “Music of Many Colours,” a sprawling, celebratory piece by Fela that pulses with sax riffs, layered percussion, and sharp social commentary. Together, they form a powerful statement on unity, Black consciousness, and cross-continental collaboration.
Reissued on heavyweight black vinyl, this pressing revives an essential piece of Afrobeat and spiritual jazz history — timeless, vital, and as relevant as ever.