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The World Ends - Afro Rock & Psychedelia in 1970s Nigeria - out now on Soundway

Sunday 08 August 2010, 04:10

The World Ends Afro Rock and Psychedelia in 1970s NigeriaThe World Ends Afro Rock and Psychedelia in 1970s Nigeria
Various - The World Ends - Afro Rock & Psychedelia in 1970s Nigeria
(2CD/3xLP/3xLP) Soundway Records SNDWCD023/SNDWLP023A/SNDWLP023B, 2010-07-12

The World Ends is the latest title from Soundway Records showcasing a wave of guitar driven and psychedelic groups that sprung up in Nigeria during the early 1970s. Featuring 32 electrifying and funk laden grooves, this is the sound of a generation attempting to pick up the pieces after the devastation of the Nigerian civil war.

Spread over 2 CDs and 2 triple gatefold LPs, this bumper collection is brimming with youthful exuberance, fuzzed out guitar and cosmic organ vibes and owes much to the psychedelic sounds of Jim Morrison, Santana, Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane and James Brown.

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Citizen Dale Platters That Matters Vol 3

Citizen Dale - Platters That Matters Vol.3 - What You Say?

Sunday 30 May 2010, 19:38

Citizen Dale - Platters That Matters Vol.3 - What You Say? (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2010-05-30 All that matters & all that needs to be said is that this here is fresh and funky! These featured platters are heavy hitters in a mix that travels through time and across the map to Thailand! Germany! Panama! Nigeria! and the USA! So buckle-up and start the aural tour now... that's what I say! (Citizen Dale) [comment faire?/how to?] Tracklisting : 01. Alan Parker - Heavy Water (excerpt) (from 'Afro-Rock KPM 1000 series' album / Tummy Touch) 02. The Hot Pepper  -  Kun Rod Fai, Pai Rod...

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Various - Lagos Disco Inferno

Friday 26 February 2010, 02:40

Lagos Disco Inferno
Various - Lagos Disco Inferno
(CD/2xLP) Academy LPs, 2010-03-16

Some call it Disco, some call it Boogie, Academy LPs call it the LAGOS DISCO INFERNO: 12 smokin' rarities straight from Nigeria, dating back to '76-82, compiled by Frank Gossner< (aka DJ FRANC O, SOULPUSHER) of VOODOO FUNK fame. Surprisingly familiar, yet intriguinly foreign, these tracks sound just as fresh today as they did 30+ years ago. The record is rife with horns, moog and bells and whistles to keep you up all night. Great liner notes by Dean Disi (Journalist and former Executive of TYC Records, Lagos) and a special message from extreme record hunter Damian Iwuagwu (Lagos). Following in the footsteps of amazing African re-issues of late such as OFEGE (ACADEMY LPS), PAX NICHOLAS and the NETTY FAMILY (DAPTONE), GHANA SPECIAL (SOUNDWAY), this album stands alone as the first compilation to focus on African Disco. But make no mistake, you won't hear any cheesy strings of nasty Roland Synths. This is straight up tough NIGERIAN DISCO FUNK!


The soundtrack of the video is Boogie Trip by Doris Ebong

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Mebusas - Blood Brothers

Thursday 28 January 2010, 14:22

Mebusas Blood Brothers
Mebusas - Blood Brothers
(CD/LP/MP3) Academy LPs ALP003, 2009-12-21

Best known for their cut Son of Mr Bulldog which was made available on the recent Afro Baby compilation on Soundway Records, The Mebusas lone LP Blood Brothers combines elements of American soul and funk, psychedelic rock, latin/carribean rhythms and traditional African music. Innovative arrangements, deep rhythms and top-notch playing make this 1973 album a true classic. This is the first ever reissue of this landmark album.

AVAILABLE TO BUY AT THE SUPERFLY RECORD STORE - RESERVE YOUR COPY NOW!

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Academy LPs afro reissues

Monday 18 January 2010, 14:19



Academy LPs is the new reissue label of the Academy Records stores of NYC, curated by owner Mike Davis. Three Nigerian afro-rock and afro-funk albums have already been released!

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Afro Baby - Evolution Of The Afro Sound In Nigeria 1970-1979

Tuesday 02 November 2004, 13:22

the best of 2005 part 1
Afro Baby
"Evolution Of The Afro Sound In Nigeria 1970-1979"
(Soundway)

Cette compilation de musique du Nigeria est l'équivalent de la "Nigeria 70" sortie chez Strut il y a quelque temps maintenant. On y trouve d'autres tracks, d'autres gens, moins connus. Pour certains qu'on retrouve sur la "World Psychedelic Classics 3" de chez Luaka Bop, en revanche, comme Tunji Oyelana & The Benders, les Sahara Allstars ou Orlando Julius, et bien: pas de souci! Ce sont des morceaux différents...
Le spectre musical est assez large, en forme de panorama de la musique afro 70's sous toutes ses formes, toujours très groove, et pas seulement funk comme avec les autres compilations du label, de la série "Ghana Soundz". Pour la faire courte, c'est une grosse grosse tuerie. Encore une compilation de musique africaine indispensable. C'est vraiment la fête depuis quelques années: merci à Strut, Soundway, Comet et les quelques rares autres qui nous font profiter abondamment de cette culture...

Tracklisting :
01. The Sahara Allstars - Alikali Adajo 8:56
02. Bola Johnson - Lagos Sisi 3:19
03. The Mebusas - Son of Mr. Bulldog 5:20
04. Fela Ransome Kuti & the Africa 70 - Fogo Fogo 8:55
05. The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination - Ire 3:18
06. Tunji Oyelana & the Benders - Ipasan 5:18
07. Fred Fisher - Asa - Sa 8:06
08. Orlando Julius & his Afro-Sounders - Mura Sise 6:58
09. Thony Shorby Nwenyi - No Wrong Show 5:39
10. Dr. Victor Olaiya's International All Stars - Omelebele 5:50
11. Stephen Osita Amaechi & his Afro-Rhythm-Skies - Afro Baby 3:05
12. The Martins Brothers Dance Band - Ochonma 2:55

Download MP3 Samples sur Soundwayrecords.com
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