Music of Many Colours is a joint album by Roy Ayers and Fela Kuti, recorded after a three-week tour of Nigeria's major cities in 1979, during which Roy Ayers opened for Fela's band. The two artists decided to record the album as a conclusion to the tour. Roy Ayers describes the experience: "I met Fela Kuti in Nigeria in 1979, and we fell into a great relationship, with good personal and musical vibes, and we recorded this album together. Fela also came to the United States in the 80s and we performed at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Amazingly energetic, Fela Kuti had a very original concept called Afro Beat - a genre with a unique identity and exceptional music. One of Fela Kuti's most impressive qualities was that he was unquestionably a brilliant showman, as a musician and as an immense dancer as well. His African concept was truly original... The tour brought together two black men, one from Africa and the other from the United States, a very exciting collaboration."
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