Fear Not For Man

Fear Not For Man
- Fear Not for Man - Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Africa 70
- Palm Wine Sound - Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Africa 70
Fear Not For Man was one of the first albums to be released by Fela following the sacking of his Kalakuta Republic compound by 1,000 soldiers on 18 February 1977. Fela, along with many other Kalakuta residents, was brutally beaten; his mother, then aged 77, was thrown out of a window, fracturing a leg. The army set fire to the compound, destroying six Afrika 70 vehicles, all Felaâ€™s master tapes and band equipment, a four-track recording studio, and all the community membersâ€™ personal belongings. It is doubtful, contrary to some sources, Fear Not For Man was recorded after the attack â€“ doubt which is dispelled by neither the gruesome front sleeve design, showing blood flowing down Felaâ€™s face. His response came later, on albums such as Unknown Soldier (1979) and Coffin For Head Of State (1980); Felaâ€™s practice of no longer performing a song live once he had released it on record is the reason for the two/three year gap between the attack and the release of these albums.
Country USA
Brand FAMILY
Manufacturer Knitting Factory Records
Binding Vinyl
ItemPartNumber WA-28835462
Model WA-28835462
ReleaseDate 2015-10-16
UnitCount 1
UPCs 720841204114
EANs 0720841204114

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