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Fela Kuti Box Set Compiled by Ginger Baker from Turntable Lab Sweepstakes
Register to win the Fela Kuti Box Set Compiled by Ginger Baker from Turntable Lab (MSRP $99) we are giving away.
According to Turntable Lab:
The second curated box set of long-awaited reissues from Fela Kuti is finally here! This time around, Knitting Factory Records has enlisted frequent Fela collaborator Ginger Baker to take the honors in selecting 6 classic LPs from the godfather of afrobeat's illustrious catalog. Baker's selections for this set include his own collaboration record, Live with Ginger Baker from '71, Roforofo Fight from '72, Confusion and Alagbon Close from '74, He Miss Road from '75, and Na Poi from '76.Each of the albums have been painstakingly reproduced with full color album art and vintage labels making these particular reissues an excellent choice for collectors. If you're unfamiliar with Fela Kuti's music, this release is the excellent place to start - for longtime fans, this is an opportunity to own some of the harder to find records in a deluxe, expertly packaged set.
The box also includes a 12 page full-color booklet with an essay by Ginger Baker, liner notes from veteran British music journalist Chris May, and a poster designed by H. Cuadrado. Recommended.
To enter the sweepstakes, all you need is an account on this website. If you don't already have one, click on the link labeled "register" at the bottom of this announcement or "Create new account" in the right column (under the ads). Then, enter a username and a valid e-mail address, and click on the "Create new account" button. A message will be automatically sent to the e-mail address you specified, which will include a link to activate the account.
The final step (and only step for those who already have an account) is to log in and leave a comment right here on this announcementany comment will do, as long as it's not profane or spam. Then, when the sweepstakes closes, a lucky commenter will be chosen at random to receive the prize. So post a comment, and good luck!
For complete sweepstakes rules, click here.
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This would be a nice addition...
Count me in!
So count me in. Me, too much repetition.
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Would LOVE this!
Me. ME, please. Thanks!
Fela's one of my favorites. Please pick me!
That's some expensive shit!
Me, please.
Looks like a good way to introduce me to Fela!
Thanks
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the Black President..
I want!
I found afro-beat while working in SA late 70's. This looks like a nice set to get started with.
I would love to win this box set and hope I do.
Sweet! For the win
I would be pleased and honored to win. Thanks,
to add to mine.
Registered for the cool prize.
Be sure to use the correct postage when you send this. It ain't cheap shipping to the bottom of the Earth! Cheers...
Fela... One of the MASTERS!
Great grooves, hope to win.....
So very cool!
Does seeing the doctumentary film "Beware of Mr. Baker" give me a heads up in this contest? I hope so because I saw it at Film Forum in NYC a couple of weeks ago. Highly recommended!
Is it my turn to win??
Would love to win this one
I like.
I just love Fela.
One of the first African artists I discovered - which then set me on a path to find so many more fabulous musicians from all over that continent!
Tossed!
Lets Start What We Have Come In To The Room... To DO..
This is awesome.
Yes please!
My four year old and I would jam to this all day long. Thanks for offering this contest!
hoping for an addition to my currently all digital Fela collection.
Hopefully....
This is the best giveaway ever!
I've enjoyed my one Fela album that I purchased back in the eighties & have always wanted to hear more but never got around to it. Now's my chance!
Thanks for this opportunity
This looks like a great introduction to Fela Kuti, On vinyl none-the-less.
Now this is cool!
I'm in!
I would totally love that.
The four I have are a great selection. Looking forward to have the others!
Would love this in the collection!
No whammies!
Fela!