Tracklist
| A | 2,000 Blacks Got To Be FreeBass – William AllenChorus [Male] – Durotimi Ikujenyo, Idokwu Adewale, Lekan Animasahun, Mukoro Owieh, Okalue Ojeah, Ovinlade Adeniran, Taiye OjomoComposed By, Arranged By – Cal Clay, Wayne GarfieldCongas [Tumba] – Chano O'FerralDrums – Shlomo Ben GanrealElectric Piano – Herold LandGuitar – Chuck AnthonyLead Vocals – Roy AyersSaxophone – Justo Almaira | 18:38 |
| B | Africa - Centre Of The WorldBass – Idokwu AdewaleDrums [Additional] – Masivswe Anam, Tonny AllenLead Vocals, Saxophone [Alto], Piano [Solo], Composed By, Arranged By – Fela Anikulapo KutiPiano [Rhythm] – Durotimi IkujenyoSaxophone [Baritone] – Mukoro Owieh | 17:32 |
| 1 | 2,000 Blacks Got To Be FreeBass – William AllenChorus [Male] – Durotimi Ikujenyo, Idokwu Adewale, Lekan Animasahun, Mukoro Owieh, Okalue Ojeah, Ovinlade Adeniran, Taiye OjomoComposed By, Arranged By – Cal Clay, Wayne GarfieldCongas [Tumba] – Chano O'FerralDrums – Shlomo Ben GanrealElectric Piano – Herold LandGuitar – Chuck AnthonyLead Vocals – Roy AyersSaxophone – Justo Almaira | 18:41 |
| 2 | Africa - Center Of The WorldBass – Idokwu AdewaleDrums [Additional] – Masivswe Anam, Tonny AllenLead Vocals, Saxophone [Alto], Piano [Solo], Composed By, Arranged By – Fela Anikulapo KutiPiano [Rhythm] – Durotimi IkujenyoSaxophone [Baritone] – Mukoro Owieh | 17:31 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHD 003 | Fela Anikulapo Kuti And Roy Ayers | Fela Anikulapo Kuti And Roy Ayers - Music Of Many Colours (LP, Album) | Phonodisk | PHD 003 | Nigeria | 1980 |
| CELL 6125 | Fela Anikulapo Kuti And Roy Ayers | Fela Anikulapo Kuti And Roy Ayers - Music Of Many Colours (LP, Album, RE) | Celluloid | CELL 6125 | US | 1986 |
| ESP 8510 | Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Roy Ayers | Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Roy Ayers - 2000 Blacks Got To Be Free (12", Album, RE) | Esperanto | ESP 8510 | US | 1996 |
| 835 662-1 | Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Roy Ayers | Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Roy Ayers - 2000 Black's (LP, Album, RE) | Barclay | 835 662-1 | France | 1988 |
| 547 203 - 2 | Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Roy Ayers | Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Roy Ayers - Music Of Many Colours (CD, Album, RE, RM, Dig) | Barclay | 547 203 - 2 | France | 2000 |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHD 003 | Fela Anikulapo Kuti And Roy Ayers | Fela Anikulapo Kuti And Roy Ayers - Music Of Many Colours (LP, Album) | Phonodisk | PHD 003 | Nigeria | 1980 |
| CELL 6125 | Fela Anikulapo Kuti And Roy Ayers | Fela Anikulapo Kuti And Roy Ayers - Music Of Many Colours (LP, Album, RE) | Celluloid | CELL 6125 | US | 1986 |
| ESP 8510 | Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Roy Ayers | Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Roy Ayers - 2000 Blacks Got To Be Free (12", Album, RE) | Esperanto | ESP 8510 | US | 1996 |
| 835 662-1 | Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Roy Ayers | Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Roy Ayers - 2000 Black's (LP, Album, RE) | Barclay | 835 662-1 | France | 1988 |
| 547 203 - 2 | Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Roy Ayers | Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Roy Ayers - Music Of Many Colours (CD, Album, RE, RM, Dig) | Barclay | 547 203 - 2 | France | 2000 |
Credits
- Artwork By [Design] – Mark Weinberg
- Artwork By [Illustration] – Chas Gerber
- Bass – Kalanky Jallow Clement
- Chorus [Female] – Alake Anikulapo Kuti, Fehintola Anikulapo Kuti, Folake Anikulapo Kuti, Ihiase Anikulapo Kuti, Tokunbo Anikulapo Kuti
- Congas – Popoola Awodoye
- Congas [Rhythm] – Udoh Udoh Essiet, Okon Etuk Iyang
- Drums – Nicholas Avom
- Engineer [Recording], Mixed By – James Green
- Flugelhorn – Overbowale Moses
- Guitar [Rhythm] – Tunde Brown
- Guitar [Tenor] – Okalue Ojeah
- Percussion [Sekere] – Olagunju Omojola
- Percussion [Sticks] – Taiye Ojomo
- Producer, Saxophone [Tenor] – Fela Kuti
- Producer, Vibraphone – Roy Ayers
- Saxophone [Baritone] – Lekan Animasahun
- Saxophone [Tenor] – Ovinlade Adeniran
- Trumpet – Olu Fayeun Otenioro
- Valve Trombone – Fesobi Olawaiye
- Artwork By [Design] – Mark Weinberg
- Artwork By [Illustration] – Chas Gerber
- Bass – Kalanky Jallow Clement
- Chorus [Female] – Alake Anikulapo Kuti, Fehintola Anikulapo Kuti, Folake Anikulapo Kuti, Ihiase Anikulapo Kuti, Tokunbo Anikulapo Kuti
- Congas – Popoola Awodoye
- Congas [Rhythm] – Udoh Udoh Essiet, Okon Etuk Iyang
- Drums – Nicholas Avom
- Engineer [Recording], Mixed By – James Green
- Flugelhorn – Overbowale Moses
- Guitar [Rhythm] – Tunde Brown
- Guitar [Tenor] – Okalue Ojeah
- Percussion [Sekere] – Olagunju Omojola
- Percussion [Sticks] – Taiye Ojomo
- Producer, Saxophone [Tenor] – Fela Kuti
- Producer, Vibraphone – Roy Ayers
- Saxophone [Baritone] – Lekan Animasahun
- Saxophone [Tenor] – Ovinlade Adeniran
- Trumpet – Olu Fayeun Otenioro
- Valve Trombone – Fesobi Olawaiye
Notes
Recorded and originally released on Kalakuta Records 1980℗ 1980 Phonodisk© 1986 Celluloid
330 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
Made in Holland
Recorded and originally released on Kalakuta Records 1980
Barcodes
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- Matrix / Runout: 5472031 A
- Matrix / Runout: 5472031 B
- Barcode: 026617612528
- Matrix / Runout: MERIT 22101 / 6125
- Rights Society: STEMRA
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