Sorrow, Tears & Blood LP

Fela Kuti's "Sorrow, Tears & Blood LP" features two impactful tracks, with the title song directly addressing the tragic events of the 1976 Soweto Uprising. The lyrics cut through the noise, paired with an unusually lean arrangement that strikes a stark contrast to Fela's usual flamboyance. It's a fierce reflection on authority and oppression, driven by a groove that's both infectious and serious, like a sharp crack in the stillness of night.