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. His music band group ogene sound super of africa, blended modern high life and traditional igbo music. 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. There was one track on it by vonga aye i think whose rhythm is very close to this. Soundway records follow up on their popular nigeria special and ghana soundz releases with a mammoth volume of. Highliofe yes, but not really blues but bluesy, funky, jazzy and even some latin.
Modern highlife, afro sounds and nigerian blues, 19701976 2xcd4xlp soundway records sndwcdlp009, 20080205 tracklisting cd 1. More sweet rhythms from 70s nigeria, maintaining the high standard of volume 1. Highlife gained popularity among the igbo people of nigeria following world. The vinyl box is a 5xlp deluxe lift off top boxset, 180gram vinyl, each in its own. This must be the mythical ziglizigli referenced in the sleevenotes to sound dafrique ii. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues by various artists.
Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerian blues, 19701976 2xcd4xlp soundway records sndwcdlp009, 20080205 tracklisting cd 1. Apr 07, 2008 felas not included on the illuminating 2xcd nigeria special. Va nigeria special modern highlife afro sounds and. Various artists before political and economic instability threw a wrench in the ghanaian music industry, a little bit of. May 27, 2008 the semi colon serves up a nigeria special as the semi colons nekwaha semi colon progresses, the groups chanted, fela kutiesque vocals elbow through a cubantinged 44 afropop beat, while. Essential afrofunk reissues and compilations afropop worldwide. Since 2002, soundway records has been synonymous with high quality and groundbreaking compilations of music from africa, the caribbean and south america. The semi colon serves up a nigeria special as the semi colons nekwaha semi colon progresses, the groups chanted, fela kutiesque vocals elbow through a. 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, afro sounds and ghanaian blues 19681981. 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. All the great songs and lyrics from the nigeria special.
Find out more about our use of this data, and also our policy on profanity. Full text of plan b magazine issue 29 internet archive. Nigeria special is the most ambitious project yet for the label a truly indepth, double album look at. Soundway records has been synonymous with high quality and groundbreaking compilations of music from africa, the caribbean and south america. Nov 20, 2014 various artists 70 s funk and soul sounds from nigeria au. It is very popular in liberia and all of englishspeaking west africa, although little has been produced in other countries due to economic challenges brought on by war and instability. Various artists 70 s funk and soul sounds from nigeria au. The range of styles vary from highlife to juju and nigerian blues in the languages of yoruba, igbo, bini and ijaw.
Earlier this year, soundway treated us to nigeria special. Nigeria special modern highlife afro sounds and nigerian blues 1 va star power k. 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. Modern highlife afro sounds nigerian blues 19706 also from the 3 part documentary series, welcome to lagos. Modern highlife, afrosounds and nigerianblues 19701976 various artists on allmusic 2010. Cultural origins, 1900s decade, gold coast, british west africa modernday ghana. Various artists 70 s funk and soul sounds from nigeria au youtube. Lagos jump original heavyweight afrobeat, highlife, and afrofunk. In 1954 olaiya formed his own band, the cool cats later the all star band, playing popular highlife music. And as 2009 comes to a close, soundway follows up that series with a new doubledisc set that takes a trek a few countries west to ghana. Various artists 70 s funk and soul sounds from nigeria au nigeria special sleeve by nth creative afrobeat will be one of the musics of the future miles davis. You can add or edit information about nigeria special.
His band was chosen to play at the state ball when queen elizabeth ii of the united kingdom visited nigeria in 1956, and later to play at the state balls when nigeria became independent in 1960 and when nigeria became a republic in 1963. Dec 11, 2010 fela kuti complete works boxset limited edition uk 2010 roddus music purchase of the decade. Highlife is a music genre that originated in presentday ghana early in the 20th century, during. Nigeria special is the most ambitious project yet for the label a truly indepth, double album look at nigerian music in the early to mid70s, encompassing a broad range of styles. Dec 24, 2016 va nigeria special modern highlife afro sounds. Ebenezer obeys not here, but the man who allegedly taught him how to play, easy kabaka brown, is. Newly found national confidence follows the near break up of the nation following the biafran war. Nostalgic funk, soul and twist sounds from 70s nigeria. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Felas not included on the illuminating 2xcd nigeria special.
The term was coined in the 1960s by nigerian multiinstrumentalist and. Distinct from afrobeat is afrobeats a sound originating in west africa in the. 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. These longer wav tracks are available in the full album download. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The anambra beats ayamma from bbcs welcome to lagos from the cd. He started playing music at the age of 17 with ekpili. Nigeria special 2 is the second part to the best selling nigeria special album. One part of struts fourvolume nigeria 70s compilations. Highlife is a music genre that originated in ghana in the 20th century and spread to sierra leone, nigeria and other west african countries by 1920. Mp4 download mosley 2019 720p 480p, mosley 2019, x265 x264, torrent, hd bluray popcorn, magnet mosley 2019 mkv download download click share this. Afrobeat is a music genre which involves the combination of elements of west african musical styles such as fuji music and highlife with american funk and jazz influences, with a focus on chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms, and percussion. Ice berg has decided to put out a free beat to show appreciation for the support he has received over the years and give back to artists struggling to get standard. Tunji oyelana, was born in october 4, 1939 and is credited with having sold the most albums by a nigerian high life musician.
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