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Nigeria Special Volume 3: Electronic Innovation Meets Culture And Tradition 1978-93

Soundway Records
Vinyl 3LP

Soundway Records strike gold again with this third volume in their Nigeria Special series, with the subtitle - Electronic Innovation Meets Culture And Tradition 1978-93 - telling us a lot of what we need to know is contained within. Charting a course through a time of political unrest, and the changing music that followed, this triple vinyl must-have dishes up "drum machines, synthesisers, imported pop, reggae, disco and soul" with "highlife, juju and cultural music" in the mix for good measure. - Flying Out

Soundway Records presents a collection of Nigerian music chronicling a time when drum machines, synthesisers, imported pop, reggae, disco and soul collided with highlife, juju and cultural music. The late 70s saw a period of political turbulence and prompted change across the country. Following suit, musicians and producers entered a period of experimentation, adaptation, modification and innovation, using new technology to renew and refresh cultural traditions. Nigerians formed their own unique approach to the limitless creativity these new instruments offered, to reveal a distinct sound which would dominate local airwaves for the decade to come. Nigeria Special Volume 3 celebrates the rich diversity of culture and musical styles of the nation, showcasing eighteen tracks across various genres which laid foundations for the innovation of Afrobeats artists of today. Triple Vinyl gatefold LP compiled by Miles Cleret and Jeremy Spellacey, includes a large 8 page booklet with detailed liner notes, record scans and never-seen-before photos. 

Tracklist

  1. Ozzobia - Ndi Oma
  2. Sammy Obot - Edue Ukot Akpa Itong
  3. Eppi Fanio - Farofa Dancer
  4. Etiene T. Boy - Jealousy
  5. Pal Sagie - Esan
  6. Ayo Manuel - Do Good (Dub)
  7. Chimex G. Udensity And His Afrikan Band - Okpoko Na Azo Eze
  8. I.S.C.A.C. Band - Igbo Nwe Egwu
  9. Jeje - Jeje
  10. Dizzy K - Omoge
  11. Blackman Akeeb Kareem - Oya A (Eje Kajo)
  12. Mannix Okonkwo - Ka Nyi Gbaa Egwu
  13. Jimi Solanke - Owo Orisa - Ancestral Respects
  14. Feladey - Experience
  15. Soki Ohale - Wumaya Awuma
  16. Jap Band & Feladey - Japadodo
  17. Sonny Okosun - Highlife (Dub)
  18. B.G. and Fibre - (G#) Thanks And Praises
  19. Wura Fadaka Band - Eyo