{"id":1857,"date":"2019-04-02T00:18:30","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T22:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hhv-journal.com\/?p=1857"},"modified":"2020-07-23T22:43:41","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T20:43:41","slug":"coming-soon-fela-kuti-x-carhartt-wip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hhv-journal.com\/en\/news\/coming-soon-fela-kuti-x-carhartt-wip\/","title":{"rendered":"Fela Kuti x Carhartt WIP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fela Kuti x Carhartt WIP<\/h1>\n
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Fela Kuti marks the beginning of the era of Afrobeat and Afropop. The Nigerian music legend is regarded as one of the most important cultural voices of the African continent, whose influence is present to this day and probably forever. Kuti was a pioneer and founder of the Afrobeat genre, combining elements of West African music with American funk and jazz to create a highly energetic and completely new fusion.<\/p>\n

But Fela Kuti was and is so much more than that: A political activist and formative cultural figure, deeply revered in his native Nigeria and far beyond, more relevant today than ever before. There are not many people whose genius is globally appreciated to this extend, who touch and inspire people across decades and generations.<\/p>\n

Thus it is no coincidence that Carhartt WIP<\/a> dedicates the most extensive musical tribute collection to date to Fela Kuti. Reflecting the spirit of this exceptional artist with iconic designs and details, the designs are inspired by Kuti\u2019s music and the rich culture of Nigeria. Allover \u00bbFELA\u00ab prints in vibrant colours are accompanied by shirts, T-shirts and longsleeves with references to lyrics and songs such as \u00bbExpensive Shit\u00ab or \u00bbPuff Puff Pass\u00ab. The quote \u00bbDrugs Are Not Allowed In The Shrine\u00ab printed on the sleeve of a longsleeve refers to an inscription at the entrance to Fela Kuti\u2018s New Afrika Shrine<\/em> in Lagos, Nigeria. All collection pieces are adorned with the joint logo design, which was created especially for the collaboration.<\/p>\n

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The collection is complemented by a special edition vinyl, a reissue of the legendary Live in Detroit 1986<\/em> recording, limited to 500 copies, which is only available at a few selected shops worldwide.<\/p>\n

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In a place where cultures meet, where everyone can learn from each other, Carhartt WIP is the right initiator, as the brand that has been bringing together youth cultures as well as decades of musical and political movements unlike any other. Like a statement that is understood intuitively everywhere and by everyone. This form of communcation is very close to the definition of music as the universal language. While some people express themselves and bond with others through music, others wear a piece of clothing in order to communicate with allies.<\/p>\n

Carhartt WIP\u00a0offers an all-round experience, embedding the collection into the right context: NTS founder Femi Adeyemi <\/a>offers a little history lesson by diving into Fela Kuti\u2019s musical and political legacy in his feature<\/a> on the Carhartt WIP Journal<\/a>, accompanied by an NTS Radio Show.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00bbOne Day Go Be One Day\u00ab<\/h3>\n

In collaboration with Dazed & Confused Magazine<\/a>, NTS<\/a> and Carhartt WIP, London-based artist Akinola Davies Jr. a.k.a. Crack Stevens<\/a> has created a documentary short film called \u00bbOne Day Go Be One Day\u00ab. Check the trailer:<\/p>\n

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