Nigeria Special - Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Nigerian Blues 1970-1976
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Various Artists
Nigeria Special - Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Nigerian Blues 1970-1976
[ Soundway Records / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Monday 18 May 2009
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This 2CD set presents some of the best un-reissued and forgotten sounds from Nigeria, covering the amazing vibrant and diverse styles that emerged and flourished at the time. Everything from Highlife, Jazz, Afro Beat and Blues to more traditional styles are represented.
'Nigeria Special' presents some of the best un-reissued and forgotten sounds from Nigeria, covering the amazing vibrant and diverse styles that emerged and flourished at the time. Everything from Highlife, Jazz, Afro Beat and Blues to more traditional styles are represented.
The 32-page booklet covers a history of the time plus in-depth information on the artists and musicians, as well as a look at the striking pop-art cover designs of Nigerian records.
"...incisive, nonstop grooves."
- Steve Dollar, Time Out (Chicago)
Five (out of five) Stars
- Time Out (New York)
Tracks:
Disc 1:
1. Ayamma - Anambra Beats
2. Okwukwe Na Nchekwube - Ukwu, Celestine & His Philosophers National
3. Amalinja - Ezekiel, Don Isaac Combination
4. Akula Owu Onyeara - Funkees
5. Oja Omoba - Ojo, Dele & His Star Brothers Band
6. Koma Mosi - Harbours Band
7. Nekwaha Semi Colon - Semi-Colon
8. Osalobua Rekpama - Uwaifo, Sir Victor & His Melody Maestroes
9. Onwu Ama Dike - St. Augustine & His Rovers Dance Band
10. Feso Jaiye - Sahara All Stars Of Jos
11. Ema Kowa Iasa Ile Wa - Mono Mono
12. To Whom It May Concern - Oyelana, Tunji & The Benders
13. Ugali - Benson, Tony Sextet
Disc 2:
1. Asiko Ni Mi - Nigerian Police Force Band
2. Torri Wowo - Ezike, Godwin & The Ambassadors
3. Belema - Opotopo
4. Alabeke - Satch, Dan & His Atomic 8 Dance Band Of Aba
5. Arraino - Popular Cooper & His All Beats Band
6. Simini (Yaya) - Elaiho, Collins Oke & His Odoligie Nobles Dance Band
7. Buroda Mase - Johnson, Bola & His Easy Life Top Beats
8. I Want A Break Thru - Hykkers
9. Business Before Pleasure - Akaeze, George & His Augmented Hits
10. Omo Yen Wu Mi - Shadow Abraham & Mono Mono
11. Blak Sound - Fadaka, Leo & The Heroes
12. Eguae Oba Osayomore - Joseph & The Creative 7
13. Akpaisong - Williams, Etubom Rex & His Nigerian Artistes
