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Arrest the music! Is a lively study of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, one of Africa’s most popular and controversial musicians. Looking at the social context, instrumentation, lyrics, visual art, and people through which Fela produced his music, Tejumola Olaniyan offers a wider, more suggestive perspective on Fela and his impact on listeners in all parts of the world. Readers interested in music, culture, society, and politics, whether or not they know Fela and his music, will find this work invaluable for understanding the career of an African superstar and his role in the politics of popular culture.