On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80.

Seun Kuti is Afrobeat royalty – the son of Fela Kuti, and the leader of Fela’s former band Egypt 80 since 1997. He’s released seven studio albums since then, playing saxophone and singing in addition to running the band. Their latest is Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) available on Record Kicks out of Milan, Italy.

Recorded May 7, 2025
Stand Well Well
T.O.P.
Emi Aluta
Bad Man Lighter

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80.
Seun Kuti is Afrobeat royalty &ndash; the son of Fela Kuti, and the leader of Fela&rsquo;s former band Egypt 80 since 1997. He&rsquo;s released seven studio albums since then, playing saxophone and singing in addition to running the band. Their latest is Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)&nbsp;available on Record Kicks out of Milan, Italy.
Recorded May 7, 2025
<ol>
<li>Stand Well Well</li>
<li>T.O.P.</li>
<li>Emi Aluta</li>
<li>Bad Man Lighter</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5BRd7XPzzI">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

Live on KEXP brings you the very best of KEXP’s world-renowned live in-studio and remote performances. Each week, we’ll bring you a new live session, from emerging artists to well-established acts, spanning styles, genres and cultures. Full video of all Live on KEXP performances available at youtube.com/kexp.

Live on KEXP brings you the very best of KEXP’s world-renowned live in-studio and remote performances. Each week, we’ll bring you a new live session, from emerging artists to well-established acts, spanning styles, genres and cultures. Full video of all Live on KEXP performances available at youtube.com/kexp.

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