Modern highlife afro sounds nigerian blues 19706 also from the 3 part documentary series, welcome to lagos. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues by various artists. 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. While the collections subtitle indicates modern highlife, afro sounds and nigerian blues, that will hardly prepare the listener for the musical variety herein. 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. 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. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues torrent or any other torrent from the audio music. Felas not included on the illuminating 2xcd nigeria special. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerianblues 19701976 digipak by various artists cd, mar2010, soundway at the best online prices at ebay. Earlier this year, soundway treated us to nigeria special. Listen to and buy various artists music on cd baby. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues vinyl. Nigeria special 2 is the second part to the best selling nigeria special album.
These longer wav tracks are available in the full album download. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues 197076soundway records 2008 by barrett cook on flickr. 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. You can add or edit information about nigeria special. Since 2002, soundway records has been synonymous with high quality and groundbreaking compilations of music from africa, the caribbean and south america.
All the great songs and lyrics from the nigeria special. Ebenezer obeys not here, but the man who allegedly taught him how to play, easy kabaka brown, is. 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 nigerianblues 19701976 various artists on allmusic 2010. Apr 07, 2008 felas not included on the illuminating 2xcd nigeria special.
The range of styles vary from highlife to juju and nigerian blues in the languages of yoruba, igbo, bini and ijaw. The anambra beats ayamma from bbc welcome to lagos. 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. 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. Nigerial special modern highlife, afro sounds and nigerian. 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Jun 27, 2010 various artists nigeria special volume 2. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues music. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerianblues 19706 music. Soundway presents ghana special modern highlife, afro sounds.
Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues, 19701976 2xcd4xlp soundway records sndwcdlp009, 20080205 tracklisting cd 1. The anambra beats ayamma from bbcs welcome to lagos from the cd. Kenya special remix ep various artists bokoor beats various artists life stories ebo taylor nigeria special, vol. 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.
We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Nov 20, 2014 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 nigerias recording history. Oct 08, 2009 felas not included on the illuminating 2xcd nigeria special. Gogos bassist kathy valentine is on the write track after a rockhard life michael bialas. 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. Newly found national confidence follows the near break up of the nation following the biafran war. Various artists 70 s funk and soul sounds from nigeria au. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues various artists 50. While the collections subtitle indicates modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues, that will hardly prepare the listener for the musical variety herein.
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