Dec 04, 2009 soundway a thrilling soundscape of 33 tracks from ghana between the golden age of 196881, this maps the optimism and energy of new independence from british colonialism heralded by. Felas not included on the illuminating 2xcd nigeria special. The new explosive sound in 1970s nigeria soundway few musical genres can be traced back to a single person, but afrobeat was the inspiration of one man fela kuti. Nostalgic funk, soul and twist sounds from 70s nigeria. Nigeria special 2 is the second part to the best selling nigeria special album released to critical acclaim in 2007 and further extends the look at the most exciting period in nigeria s recording history. You can add or edit information about nigeria special. Modern highlife afro sounds nigerian blues 19706 also from the 3 part documentary series, welcome to lagos. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Kenya special remix ep various artists bokoor beats various artists life stories ebo taylor nigeria special, vol.
The anambra beats ayamma from bbcs welcome to lagos from the cd. As this compilation on brightons soundway label adeptly illustrates, nigeria in the 1970s was a melting pot of different cultural influences, both from african sources and the wider influence of music from other corners of the world most notably jazz and blues. Newly found national confidence follows the near break up of the nation following the biafran war. Nigeria special 2 is the second part to the best selling nigeria special album released to critical acclaim in 2007 and further extends the look at the most exciting period in nigerias recording history. While the collections subtitle indicates modern highlife, afro sounds and nigerian blues, that will hardly prepare the listener for the musical variety herein. Soundway presents ghana special modern highlife, afro sounds. The range of styles vary from highlife to juju and nigerian blues in the languages of yoruba, igbo, bini and ijaw. Gogos bassist kathy valentine is on the write track after a rockhard life michael bialas. Various artists 70 s funk and soul sounds from nigeria au. Nigeria special i should mention that this is just the first of three great collections of nigerian music theyll be putting out this year, so stay tuned. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerianblues 19706 music. Nov 20, 2014 nostalgic funk, soul and twist sounds from 70s nigeria.
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Now comes nigeria special volume 2, an album of modern highlife, afro sounds and nigerian blues 19706, which provides a further rousing reminder of the musical revolution that swept across. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerianblues 19701976 various artists on allmusic 2010. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues various artists 50. Mar 12, 2010 soundways second nigeria special volume gives us a glimpse of what highlife sounded like in africas most populous nation during the early 1970s.
Since 2002, soundway records has been synonymous with high quality and groundbreaking compilations of music from africa, the caribbean and south america. Ebenezer obeys not here, but the man who allegedly taught him how to play, easy kabaka brown, is. Apr 07, 2008 felas not included on the illuminating 2xcd nigeria special. Va lagos chop up fuji and afrobeat highlife and juju 2005 va lagos all routes juju and highlife apala and fuji 2005 va beginners guide to african funk 2009 va brand new wayo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. While the collections subtitle indicates modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues, that will hardly. The 32page booklet covers a history of the time plus indepth information on the artists and musicians, as well as a look at the amazing popart cover designs of nigerian records. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Oct 08, 2009 felas not included on the illuminating 2xcd nigeria special. Soundways second nigeria special volume gives us a glimpse of what highlife sounded like in africas most populous nation during the early 1970s. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues torrent or any other torrent from the audio music. While the collections subtitle indicates modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues, that will hardly prepare the listener for the musical variety herein.
Nigeria special 2 is the second part to the best selling nigeria special album. Nov 30, 2009 proving once again the care and attention that soundway puts into its archival releases, ghana special is an overwhelming and essential set of music. But i do know that the anthology is uniformly fascinating and will be a real treat for anyone interested in a deeper exploration of modern west african music. Listen to and buy various artists music on cd baby. All the great songs and lyrics from the nigeria special. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues music. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues, 19701976 2xcd4xlp soundway records sndwcdlp009, 20080205 tracklisting cd 1. Modern highlife, afro sounds and nigerian blues, 19701976 2xcd4xlp soundway records sndwcdlp009, 20080205 tracklisting cd 1.
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