Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Nigerian Blues 1970-6

Nigeria 1970. Highlife, afro-beat, rock, jazz & native blues rub shoulders and are turned out at an unprecedented level. New styles meet old. Newly found national confidence follows the near break up of the nation following the Biafran war. New fashions meet old, forging new fusions. Soundway presents 26 original and previously un-reissued tracks from the time. Obscure a-sides, b-sides & album cuts that have resisted a second look until now.

“A deep selection that yields more with each listen, this is recommended for aficionados and passing fans alike”
Songlines

Read Charlie Gillet’s review in the Observer Music Monthly

BARCODE: 827565029525

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Disc 1

1. The Anambra Beats – Ayamma
2. Celestine Ukwu & his Philosophers National – Okwukwe Na Nchekwube
3. The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination – Amalinja
4. The Funkees – Akula Owu Onyeara
5. Dele Ojo & His Star Brothers Band – Oja Omoba
6. The Harbours Band – Koma Mosi
7. The Semi Colon – Nekwaha Semi Colon
8. Sir Victor Uwaifo & his Melody Masters – Osalobua Rekpama
9. St. Augustine & His Rovers Dance Band – Onwu Ama Dike
10. The Sahara All Stars of Jos – Feso Jaiye
11. Mono Mono – Ema Kowa Lasa lle Wa
12. Tunji Oyelana & The Benders – To Whom It May concern
13. The Tony Benson Sextet – Ugali

DISC 2

1. The Nigerian Police Force Band (“The Force 7”) –  Asiko Mi Ni
2. Godwin Ezike & The Ambassadors – Torri Wowo
3. Opotopo (Easy Kabaka Brown) – Belema
4. Dan Satch & His Atomic 8 Dance Band of Aba – Alabeke
5. Popular Cooper & His All Beats Band – Arraino
6. Collins Oke Elaiho & His Odologie Nobles Dance Band – Simini-Yaga
7. Bola Johnson & His Easy Life Top Beats – Buroda Mase
8. The Hykkers – I Want a Break Thru’
9. George Akaeze & His Augmented Hits – Business Before Pleasure
10. Shadow Abraham with Mono Mono Friends – Omo Yen Wu Mi
11. Leo Fadaka & The Heroes – Blak Sound
12. Osayomore Joseph and The Creative 7 – Eguae Oba
13. Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes – Akpaison