NIGERIA 70: LAGOS JUMP – VARIOUS - CD •

NIGERIA 70: LAGOS JUMP
VARIOUS - CD

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UPC: 730003303524
Label: STRUT RECORDS
Format: CD
Release Date: May 27, 2008
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It was the sound of post-independence Nigeria, a time of celebration and wealth but, ultimately, of political oppression. The music reflected the times - a heady mix of traditional rhythms and big band highlife with the new rock, soul and jazz sounds crackling through transistor radios from Europe and the U.S. The rulebook of Nigerian musical heritage was ripped up as SANTANA, THE BEATLES and JAMES BROWN became as relevant to young players as HARUNA ISHOLA, VICTOR OLAIYA and E. T. MENSAH. Led by the towering influence of FELA KUTI, established Nigerian stars and the rawest of college bands alike forged new fusions and began using their music confidently as a vehicle for new variations of traditional parables and social commentary. Back in 2001, the first edition of 'Nigeria 70' on STRUT broke the mould for African compilations, a 3 CD powerhouse featuring a wide spectrum of musical styles from across the 1970s and an audio documentary tracing the music's history. For 2007, Strut delve deeper into the Lagos underground for another essential box of West African dynamite. Compiled by leading Afro archivist DUNCAN BROOKER and Strut's QUINTON SCOTT, 'Nigeria 70' comes packaged in a deluxe digipak with 16pg booklet featuring extensive sleeve notes by author JOHN COLLINS.

TRACK LIST:

1. Yabis - Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars
2. Everybody Likes Something Good - Ify Jerry Krusade
3. Ezuku Buzo - Bola Johnson & His Easy Life Top Beats
4. Onyame - Ashanti Afrika Jah
5. Aiye Le - Olufemi Ajasa & His New Nigerian Bros
6. Eddie Quansa - Peacocks Guitar Band
7. African Dialects - Peter King
8. Igbehin Lalayo NTA - Dynamic Africana
9. Africa Irie - Chief Checker
10. Tete Muo Bu Muo - Tony Tete Harbor/The Star Heaters of Nigeria
11. Tug of War - Faces
12. Wetin de Watch Goat, Goat Dey Watcham - Eric Akaeze & His Royal
13. Hot Tears - The Immortals
14. You Are My Heart - Rex Williams
15. Dododo (Ekassa No. 1) - Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestros
16. Happy Survival - Okwedy

 


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