music is the weapon of the future

“Music is the weapon of the future,” said Fela Kuti. Apt then that a new album, 'Red Hot + Riot' (www.redhotriot.com), released in October 2002, is not only a tribute to the songs and spirit of the Nigerian musician but also the latest use of popular culture in the fight against AIDS. Moreover, the release has added poignancy as Fela Kuti, perhaps the most influential African musician of the 20th century, died of AIDS-related illness in 1997.