Fred Fisher Atalobhor - African Carnival
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Fred Fisher Atalobhor - African Carnival
(2CD three panel digipack/Double heavy vinyl LP) Vampisoul, 2009-04-21
Since 1972 Fisher has recorded albums for EMI and AFROSIA creating and defining his so called "ASOLO ROCK" - a blend of afro Funk-Rock with soulful melodies. This fabulous compilation, African Carnival, takes the best songs from Fred Fisher's albums: Say The Truth (1979), No Way (1981), Wahala Dey For Town (1988) and Ogiza (1990), and comes with liner notes by Nigerian specialist Samuel Kayode.
Fred Fisher Atalobhor - African Carnival
(2CD three panel digipack/Double heavy vinyl LP) Vampisoul, 2009-04-21
Tracklisting CD1 :
01. Say The Truth
02. Asa-Sa
03. Iye-Ye-Mu / Elediamemisise
04. Open The Door*
05. Let Love Free
06. W.T.F.S.
07. No Way
08. Beautiful Dancer
09. Happy Blue Night*
10. The Beginning/Ishan*
Tracklisting CD2 :
01. Ehimedede (Ogiza No. 1)
02. Kisiana*
03. Mercenary Go, Mercenary Come*
04. Wahala Dey For Town*
05. Jolly Boy*
06. Baba Jo O
07. Ibhagbe*
08. Cry For Peace*
09. Ebi-Lolo
10. Thief Man*
* = CD-only tracks, not on vinyl
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Press Release :
The seventies was a vibrant musical period universally and the scene in Nigeria was no exception. Bands sprang up all over the country, free to fuse their traditional music with genres such as soul, funk and pop. In the midst of this creative turmoil, an effervescent style innovator called Fred Fisher - famed trombonist, vocalist, composer, songwriter - hit the world with his talent. Fred is known for high energy dance grooves and catchy melodies.
This fabulous compilation, AFRICAN CARNIVAL, takes the best songs from Fred Fisher's albums: "Say The Truth" (1979), "No Way" (1981), "Wahala Dey For Town" (1988) and Ogiza (1990), and comes with liner notes by Nigerian specialist Samuel Kayode.
Since 1972 Fisher has recorded albums for EMI and AFROSIA creating and defining his so called "ASOLO ROCK" - a blend of afro Funk-Rock with soulful melodies.
With his own band Fred also performed live all over the country. They opened for Fela Kuti, who noticed the talent of Bob Ohiri who later joined Fela's band, leaving Fred and his band stranded. They had to cancel a 6 month contract in Owere. Lt Apasa stopped paying the rent, took his equipment back and that was the end of the band. Bob Ohori went on to record and perform with Fela. He later left Fela to join King Sunny Ade where he introduced the Afrobeat rhythm to Juju music.
Today Fred Fisher continues to do session work and performs with several bands in Nigeria. He is finally starting to get the recognition he deserves.
