Video: Fela's artist Lemi discusses his famous covers

In the midst of the Fela revival, Lemi, who created over 30 of Fela Kuti's original album covers, discusses the stories behind the music.

July 12, 2010 - 9:38 p.m.

Video: Fela's artist Lemi discusses his famous covers

In the midst of the Fela revival, Lemi, who created over 30 of Fela's original album covers, discusses the stories behind the music, and what's really going on in those pictures. Lemi has chosen two of his favorites for a VERY limited pressing, available from Knitting Factory Records.

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Video: Fela's artist Lemi discusses his famous covers

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