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SKU	84349
Artist	GINGER JOHNSON & HIS AFRICAN MESSENGERS
Title	AFRICAN PARTY
Label	FREESTYLE RECORDS
Catalog #	FSRLP 110
Tag	African
Release	W 26 - 2015
Format	Vinyl - UKLP
€ 27,50	incl. VAT, excl. shipping

Tracks

I Jool Omo
GINGER JOHNSON & HIS AFRICAN MESSENGERS
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/a/84349_african_party/1_i_jool_omo.mp3
Adura
GINGER JOHNSON & HIS AFRICAN MESSENGERS
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/a/84349_african_party/2_adura.mp3
Witchdoctor
GINGER JOHNSON & HIS AFRICAN MESSENGERS
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/a/84349_african_party/3_witchdoctor.mp3
Ire
GINGER JOHNSON & HIS AFRICAN MESSENGERS
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/a/84349_african_party/4_ire.mp3
Talking Drum
GINGER JOHNSON & HIS AFRICAN MESSENGERS
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/a/84349_african_party/5_talking_drum.mp3
Lord Morocco
GINGER JOHNSON & HIS AFRICAN MESSENGERS
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/a/84349_african_party/6_lord_morocco.mp3
A You Momma
GINGER JOHNSON & HIS AFRICAN MESSENGERS
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/a/84349_african_party/7_a_you_momma.mp3
Watusi
GINGER JOHNSON & HIS AFRICAN MESSENGERS
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/a/84349_african_party/8_watusi.mp3
Alege
GINGER JOHNSON & HIS AFRICAN MESSENGERS
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/a/84349_african_party/9_alege.mp3
Hi Life
GINGER JOHNSON & HIS AFRICAN MESSENGERS
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/a/84349_african_party/10_hi_life.mp3

Description

Reissue the music of Ginger Johnson & His African Messengers !Ginger Johnson's life is one of the greatest untold stories of African music in Europe. Born George Folunsho Johnson in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria in 1916. Aged just 18 he joined the Nigerian Navy, and made his first visit to Britain. After World War II Ginger decided to make London his home, working with many artists including British saxophone legend Ronnie Scott who first really utilised Gingers amazing technique to full effect, featuring him in not only his live concerts, but also several recordings for the Esquire jazz label in the 1940's & 50's. In the 60's Ginger was mentor & guru to a young Fela Kuti. Gingers London home became a vibrant hub of African music activity for Fela and an entire host of musicians who would gather there to exchange news, talk, eat and jam for hours on end. To Fela, and all who gravitated towards Ginger's home, he was simply known and addressed as 'Father'.