NIGERIA 70: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO 1970'S FUNKY LAGOS (STRUT 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION) by V/A
Tracks
- Orlando Julius & The Afro Sounders - Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 & 2)
- Segun Bucknor & His Revolution - La La La
- Lijadu Sisters - Orere Elejigbo
- Peter King - Shango
- Sahara All Stars Band Jos - Enjoy Yourse lf
- Fela Ransome Kuti & The Africa 70 - Jeun Ko Ku (Chop %u2018N%u2019 Quench)
- Tunji Oyelana & The Benders - Ifa
- Ofo The Black Company - Allah Wakbarr
- The Funkees - Dancing Time
- Monomono - Tire Loma Da Nigbehin
- Bala Miller & The Great Music Pirameeds Of Afrika - Ikon Allah
- Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes - Akuyan Ekassa
- Shina Williams & His African Percussionists - Agboju Logun
- Gasper Lawal - Kita Kita
- King Sunny Ade & His African Beats - Ja Fun Mi (Instrumental)
Description
Special edition repress of the groundbreaking ‘Nigeria 70’ compilation, now available on translucent green vinyl 3LP to celebrate the label’s 25th Anniversary.
Originally released in 2001, the collection set the benchmark for a new generation of archive labels and releases mining the vaults for rare Afro funk and Afro jazz fusions and helped to paint the wider picture of the 1970s Lagos scene beyond Fela Kuti's catalogue for a legion of soul, funk and dance music enthusiasts. Check!