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MUSIC LEGEND FELA KUTI DIES

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The musical giant and political activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti died this weekend at his home in Nigeria. His family said that Fela died of heart failure caused by AIDS. He was 58-years-old.

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• Diabel Faye, the producer of Radio Kankan, an African music program on Pacifica station WBAI in New York City.

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