VA - Nigeria 70 - Lagos Jump (2008)
Artist: Various artists
Title: Nigeria 70 - Lagos Jump
Year Of Release: 2008
Label: Strut
Genre: African, Afrobeat, Highlife, Funk
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue+.log) & artwork
Total Time: 01:17:23
Total Size: 563 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
It was the sound of post-independence Nigeria, a time of celebration and wealth but, ultimately, of political oppression. The music reflected the times - a heady mix of traditional rhythms and big band highlife with the new rock, soul and jazz sounds crackling through transistor radios from Europe and the U.S. The rulebook of Nigerian musical heritage was ripped up as SANTANA, THE BEATLES and JAMES BROWN became as relevant to young players as HARUNA ISHOLA, VICTOR OLAIYA and E. T. MENSAH. Led by the towering influence of FELA KUTI, established Nigerian stars and the rawest of college bands alike forged new fusions and began using their music confidently as a vehicle for new variations of traditional parables and social commentary. Back in 2001, the first edition of 'Nigeria 70' on STRUT broke the mould for African compilations, a 3CD powerhouse featuring a wide spectrum of musical styles from across the 1970s and an audio documentary tracing the music's history. For 2007, Strut delve deeper into the Lagos underground for another essential box of West African dynamite. Compiled by leading Afro archivist DUNCAN BROOKER and Strut's QUINTON SCOTT, 'Nigeria 70' comes packaged in a deluxe digipak with 16pg booklet featuring extensive sleeve notes by author JOHN COLLINS.Title: Nigeria 70 - Lagos Jump
Year Of Release: 2008
Label: Strut
Genre: African, Afrobeat, Highlife, Funk
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue+.log) & artwork
Total Time: 01:17:23
Total Size: 563 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:
01. Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars - Yabis (6:58)
02. Ify Jerry Crusade - Everybody Likes Something Good (3:26)
03. Bola Johnson & His Easy Life Top Beats - Ezuku Buzo (2:57)
04. Ashanti Afrika Jah - Onyame (4:56)
05. Olufemi Ajasa & His New Nigerian Bros. - Aiye Le (3:05)
06. Peacocks Guiter Band - Eddie Quansa (4:25)
07. Peter King - African Dialects (4:56)
08. Dynamic Africana - Igbehin Lalayo Nta (6:50)
09. Chief Checker - Africa Irie (5:42)
10. Tony Tete Harbor & The Stars Heaters Of Nigeria - Tete Muo Bu Muo (5:12)
11. The Faces - Tug Of War (4:19)
12. Eric (Showboy) Akaeze & His Royal Ericos - Wetin De Watch Goat, Goat Dey Watchman (10:10)
13. The Immortals - Hot Tears (2:50)
14. Rex Williams - You Are My Heart (3:13)
15. Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes - Dododo (Ekassa No. 1) (5:20)
16. Eddie Okwedy & His Maymores Dance Band - Happy Survival (3:08)