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CD Version

SKU	53325
Artist	V/A
Title	NIGERIA AFROBEAT SPECIAL
Label	SOUNDWAY RECORDS
Catalog #	SNDWCD 021
Tag	African
Release	W 07 - 2010
Format	CD - UKCD
EAN Barcode	893775001866
€ 16,99	incl. VAT, excl. shipping

Tracks

Fela And The Africa 70 - Who're you? (Original 45 Version)
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https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/53325_nigeria_afrobeat_special/1_fela_and_the_africa_70_-_whore_you_original_45_version.mp3
Eric Showboy Akaeze and His Royal Ericos - We Dey Find Money
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https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/53325_nigeria_afrobeat_special/2_eric_showboy_akaeze_and_his_royal_ericos_-_we_dey_find_money.mp3
The Anansa Professionals - Enwan
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https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/53325_nigeria_afrobeat_special/3_the_anansa_professionals_-_enwan.mp3
Saxon Lee and The Shadows International - Mind Your Business
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https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/53325_nigeria_afrobeat_special/4_saxon_lee_and_the_shadows_international_-_mind_your_business.mp3
Bongos Ikwue and The Groovies - Otachikpopo
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https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/53325_nigeria_afrobeat_special/5_bongos_ikwue_and_the_groovies_-_otachikpopo.mp3
Orlando Julius and His Afro-Sounders - Afro-Blues
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https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/53325_nigeria_afrobeat_special/6_orlando_julius_and_his_afro-sounders_-_afro-blues.mp3
Bob Ohiri and his Uhuru Sounds - Ariwo Yaa
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https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/53325_nigeria_afrobeat_special/7_bob_ohiri_and_his_uhuru_sounds_-_ariwo_yaa.mp3
Mad Man Jaga - Hankuri
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https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/53325_nigeria_afrobeat_special/8_mad_man_jaga_-_hankuri.mp3
Godwin Omabuwa and His Casanova Dandies - Do The Afro Shuffle
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https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/53325_nigeria_afrobeat_special/9_godwin_omabuwa_and_his_casanova_dandies_-_do_the_afro_shuffle.mp3
Segun Bucknors Revolution - Gbomojo
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https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/53325_nigeria_afrobeat_special/10_segun_bucknors_revolution_-_gbomojo.mp3
The Black Santiagos - Ole
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https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/53325_nigeria_afrobeat_special/11_the_black_santiagos_-_ole.mp3

Description

Nigeria Afrobeat Special is the fourth addition to the Nigeria Special series, a project initiated by Miles Cleret, owner of the Soundway record label back in 2004.Focusing on the big band sound dominated by wailing saxophones, brass solos and relentless poly-rhythmic grooves, Nigeria Afrobeat Special delivers a no-nonsense collection of tracks that (bar one) have NEVER been re-issued outside of Nigeria. It was Fela Kuti and his musical and political ideals that formed the core of afrobeat's message. Fela's highly sought after version of 'Who're you' lends this set it's lead. Originally released on 7" in 1971, It would later be re-recorded at Abbey Road for his album Fela's London Scene and here is re-issued for the first time ever The collection features Fela's rival and fellow afrobeat veteran Orlando Julius, represented by the track 'Afro-Blues' - amazing that this has previously managed to escape re-issue. Also featured are tracks by big names on the Nigerian scene - Eric Akaeze, Bongos Ikwue & Segun Bucknor as well as a Victor Uwaifo produced cut by previously unknown artist Andrew "Madman" Jaga. The album also features a cut featuring Pax Nicholas, a singer whose album Na Teef Know De Road Of Teef has recently been made available after 30 years. Cleret's ambition to distinguish the blossoming music scenes of 1970's Nigeria has lent to an indispensable series of CD and LP compilations documenting the influence of western blues, rock and disco amongst artists and musicians versed in the local musical styles of highlife and juju.