NIGERIA SPECIAL - MODERN HIGHLIFE AFRO SOUNDS & NIGERIAN BLUES 1970-6 - V/A

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SKU	43805
Artist	V/A
Title	NIGERIA SPECIAL - MODERN HIGHLIFE AFRO SOUNDS & NIGERIAN BLUES 1970-6
Label	SOUNDWAY RECORDS
Catalog #	SNDWCD 009
Tag	African
Release	W 09 - 2008
Format	CD - UK2CD
€ 19,99	incl. VAT, excl. shipping

Tracks

Ayamma - Anambra Beats
V/A
Okwukwe Na Nchekwube- Celestine Ukwu
V/A
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/43805_nigeria_special_-_modern_highlife_afro_sounds_nigerian_blues_1970-6/2_okwukwe_na_nchekwube-_celestine_ukwu.mp3
Amalinja - The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination
V/A
Akula Owu Onyeara - The Funkees
V/A
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/43803_nigeria_special_-_modern_highlife_afro_sounds_nigerian_blues_1970-6/4_akula_owu_onyeara_-_the_funkees.mp3
Oja Omoba - Dele Ojo
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Koma Mosi- The Harbours Band
V/A
Nekwaha Semi Colon - The Semi Colon
V/A
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/43805_nigeria_special_-_modern_highlife_afro_sounds_nigerian_blues_1970-6/7_nekwaha_semi_colon_-_the_semi_colon.mp3
Osalobua Rekpama - Sir Victor Uwaifo
V/A
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/43805_nigeria_special_-_modern_highlife_afro_sounds_nigerian_blues_1970-6/8_osalobua_rekpama_-_sir_victor_uwaifo.mp3
Onwu Ama Dike - St. Augustine
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Feso Jaiye - The Sahara All Stars of Jos
V/A
Ema Kowa Iasa Ile Wa - Mono Mono
V/A
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/43805_nigeria_special_-_modern_highlife_afro_sounds_nigerian_blues_1970-6/11_ema_kowa_iasa_ile_wa_-_mono_mono.mp3
To Whom It May Concern - Tunji Oyelana
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Ugali - The Tony Benson Sextet
V/A
Asiko Mi Ni - The Nigerian Police Force Band (The Force 7)
V/A
Torri Wowo - Godwin Ezike
V/A
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/43805_nigeria_special_-_modern_highlife_afro_sounds_nigerian_blues_1970-6/15_torri_wowo_-_godwin_ezike.mp3
Belema - Opotopo (Easy Kabaka Brown)
V/A
Alabeke - Dan Satch
V/A
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/43805_nigeria_special_-_modern_highlife_afro_sounds_nigerian_blues_1970-6/17_alabeke_-_dan_satch.mp3
Arraino - Popular Cooper
V/A
Simini-Yaya - Collins Oke Elaiho
V/A
7. Buroda Mase - Bola Johnson
V/A
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/43805_nigeria_special_-_modern_highlife_afro_sounds_nigerian_blues_1970-6/20_7._buroda_mase_-_bola_johnson.mp3
I Want A Break Thru’ - The Hykkers
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Business Before Pleasure-George Akaeze
V/A
Omo Yen Wu Mi - Shadow Abraham with Mono Mono Friends
V/A
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/n/43805_nigeria_special_-_modern_highlife_afro_sounds_nigerian_blues_1970-6/23_omo_yen_wu_mi_-_shadow_abraham_with_mono_mono_friends.mp3
Blak Sound - Leo Fadaka
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Eguae Oba - Osayomore Joseph
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Akpaisong - Etubom Rex Williams
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Description

Since 2002, Soundway Records has been synonymous with high-quality and groundbreaking compilations of music from Africa, the Caribbean and South America. Nigeria Special is the most ambitious project yet for the label – a truly in-depth, double album look at Nigerian music in the early to mid-70s, encompassing a broad range of styles. Compiler and DJ Miles Cleret has spent five years working on this album – involving trips to Lagos and around Nigeria interviewing musicians and researching recordings, as well as a suitable amount of time scouring dusty record stores and warehouses for the elusive sounds on this album.This compilation presents some of the best un-reissued and forgotten sounds from Nigeria, covering the amazingly 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 to give as comprehensive a survey of the scene as possible. Includes rare tracks from Celestine Ukwu, the Funkees, Victor Uwaifo, Tunji Oyelana, Bola Johnson, Etubom Rex Williams and many more. This double CD comes as a Deluxe Fold-out Digipak with uncoated slipcase and contains a 32 page booklet with extensive liner notes by compiler Miles Cleret plus rare photos and cover art. TIP!