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V.A. Nigeria Freedom Sounds! - Calypso, Highlife, Juju & Apala: Popular Music And The Birth Of Independent Nigeria 1960-63

Soul Jazz | Item No: 485726
Vinyl 2LP | 2016 / UK – Original | New
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Item Description
Soul Jazz Records’ new Nigeria Freedom Sounds! features a stunning selection of material spotlighting the vibrant musical scene in Nigeria at the start of the 1960s. With a wealth of musical and cultural history and newly independent from Britain, Nigerian music during this era was complex, diverse and forward-thinking, with musicians as excited in exploring their country’s own musical lineage with styles such as Juju and Apala as they were in adapting and absorbing outside influences such as Ghanaian Highlife, Caribbean Calypsos and Mambo and more.
This album features many of the defining artists of this time who helped shape the Nigerian musical scene. Artists include I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots, Haruna Ishola and his Group, E.C. Arinze, Sammy Akpabot and His All Stars, Godwin Omobuwa and his Soundmakers, Ganiyu Kale and His Guinea Mambo Orchestra and many more.
Few nations on earth are as diverse as Nigeria, and the wide assortment of Nigerian music styles collected on this album reflect the country’s rich variety of cultures. Western-influenced dance music, played on European instruments such as guitar, brass, and woodwind sits alongside traditional musical styles, made with indigenous instruments such as the talking drum, marimba, or obo. And there is also religious musical styles first brought to Nigeria by European Christians and Islamic traders from North Africa. And of course, there are points where these musical styles overlap, merging into one another to create unique new sounds.
Item Details
Item No: 485726
Artist: V.A.
Title: Nigeria Freedom Sounds! - Calypso, Highlife, Juju & Apala: Popular Music And The Birth Of Independent Nigeria 1960-63
Label: Soul Jazz
Catalog No: SJRLP341
Format: Vinyl 2LP, Vinyl, LP
Pressing: UK – Original
Release Date: 2016
Genre: Organic Grooves
Style: Afrobeat
Available since: 2016-07-08
Condition: New
Price: $ 24.70
Weight: 500g (plus 250g Packaging)
Tracklist
A1 I K Dairo & His Blue Spots - E Ma Mobun Saya
A2 Chris Ajilo And His Cubanos - Ariwo
A3 I K Dairo And His Blue Spots - Aye Wa Kael
A4 Charles Iwegbue And His Archibogs - Baby I Tire
A5 Haruna Ishola And His Group - Iba Awon Agba
B1 E.C. Arinze - Chukwu Fulum Nanya
B2 Victor Ola-Iya And His Cool Cats - Cool Cats Invitation
B3 Ganiyu Kale And His Guinea Mambo Orchestra - Iyawo-Ile
B4 E.C. Arinze - Freedom Highlife
B5 .i K Dairo And His Blue Spots - Bonfo
B6 Haruna Ishola And His Group - Owo Ni Fari
C1 Apolos Empire Rhythm Orchestra - Cut Your Coat According To Your Size
C2 E.C. Arinze - Lumumba Calypso
C3 Sammy Akpabot And His All Stars - Save For A Rainy Day
C4 Ishie Brothers - Onyeoma Rosa
C5 Godwin Omobuwa And His Soundmakers - Look, Look, Look
C6 E.C. Arinze - Saturday Night
D1 J.O. Araba And His Rhythm Blues - Iyawo Ma Pa Mi
D2 Godwin Omobuwa And His Soundmakers - You Cheat Me
D3 E.C. Arinze - Ozo Emena
D4 Tex Dandies Dance Band - Obo Mi Ebe Mi
D5 J.O. Araba And His Rhythm Blues - Olowufuja Sawa
D6 I K Dairo And His Blue Spots - Omo Alara
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