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Afro Baby: The Evolution of the Afro Sound in Nigeria 1970-79 (Soundway)

2009 repress, first released in 2004.
Nigeria in the 1970s had one the biggest recording industries on the continent as well as one of the most diverse. The fusion of African rhythms and culture with jazz, funk, soul, and rock was an Africa-wide phenomenon but nowhere was it more prolific and active than the cities and dancefloors of Nigeria. These twelve rarities highlight how the Afro-sound influenced all areas of the music scene and how it progressed throughout a very creative and energetic decade. From funky afro-jazz, soul and afro-highlife to big, dancefloor afro-beat Nigeria led the way in West Africa at the time. Following the success of the Ghana Soundz album released last year on Soundway we have diverted our attention to highlighting the Scene in Nigeria during the seventies. This album features only tracks that have never been released outside of Nigeria -- and many of them were small underground releases there at the time appearing only on long deleted albums or 45's. All have been lovingly tracked down, licensed and re-mastered. The worldwide interest in Afro-beat and Afro-Funk continues and here we have gathered together a collection of some of the best examples of Funky music from Nigeria.

   

01. The Sahara All Stars Alikali Adajo 08:58 listen
02. Bola Johnson Lagos Sisi 03:22 listen
03. The Mebusas Son Of Mr. Bull Dog 05:22 listen
04. Fela Kuti & The Africa 70 Fogo Fogo 08:58 listen
05. The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination Ire 03:21 listen
06. Tunji Oyelana & The Benders Ipasan 05:20 listen
07. Fred Fisher Asa-Sa 08:08 listen
08. Orlando Julius Ekemode Mura Sise 07:00 listen
09. Thony Shorby Nyenwi No Wrong Show 05:43 listen
10. Dr. Victor Olaiya's International All Stars Omelebele 05:52 listen
11. Stephen Osita Amaechi & His Afro-Rhythm-Skies Afro Baby 03:08 listen
12. The Martins Brothers Dance Band Ochonma 02:55 listen

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