Our Artistic Director Dr Aleks Szram, Band Tutor Dele Sosimi, and alum Israel Olaoluwa Akindipe contribute to the newly released podcast Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, offering reflections on the life, music and enduring influence of Trinity College of Music (now Trinity Laban) alum Fela Kuti.
Produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama, in collaboration with Audible, and hosted by Radiolab founder Jad Abumrad, the 12-part series traces the extraordinary journey of the Afrobeat pioneer, from his classical training in London to his evolution into a global icon of creativity and resistance.
Blending archival recordings, storytelling and expert commentary, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man invites listeners to rediscover Fela’s artistry and influence through a contemporary lens. The podcast also features contributions from a distinguished roster of artists, scholars, and collaborators, including David Byrne, Brian Eno, and Ayo Edebiri.
The podcast is now available across all major platforms, including Spotify and Audible
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