grooVemonzter

Sunny Ade - The Master Guitarist vol. 2

2011-11-07T17:47:00.000-08:00

Sunny Ade & His African Beats
The Master Guitarist Vol.2
(LP; Sunny Alade SALPS 3)
1975

[side one] Mo Ti Mo / Apala Syncro / Ota Nlulu Ibaje / Mawobe / Bomode Bama Wi / Eti Won Aya

[side two] Kileni Ase / Mori Sisi Meji / Iduro Soro / Bi Oba Fe Sebi Ranti / Kowo-Kowo / Didun Londun

thanks to youtube user bazaaaar for posting this music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_AxUk2hTMk
also thanks to toshiya endo for his sunny ade discography: http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAAde.html
the master guitarist vol 2: http://www.mediafire.com/?7m41awe7de606d7

Jackie Edwards Vol I.

2011-10-23T17:14:00.000-07:00

the best of Jackie Edwards

Vol I. "Strictly Rub-a-Dub"

Before there was Gregory..

songs:
Sexy Sandy
Anymore
The Clock on the Wall
Love Is Overdue
Send Me a Love That's True
Carry On Henry
You've Got To Come Back
Your Style
Ghetto Girl
Come Dub Me Girl
King Of The Ghetto
I Won't Be Worried Anymore
The Clock & I Are So Lonely
Carry On Henry
Sexy Sandy

Strictly Rub-a-Dub: http://www.mediafire.com/?d22tbq9a932d8nf

Orchestre Poly Rythmo

2011-10-15T12:15:00.000-07:00

Orchestre Poly Rythmo
song: Ou c'est lui ou c'est moi

Thanks to Frank at Voodoofunk for posting this selection: http://voodoofunk.blogspot.com/2011/09/2-new-mixes.html

MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, California. 2011

Ou c'est lui ou c'est moi: http://www.mediafire.com/?m69kb91andos8vb

African Brothers Band International

2011-10-14T18:34:00.000-07:00

African Brothers Band International

"Have African Feeling"

side one: Yerewensa Wose Shirt / Moma No Nye / Yebesan Ako Fie

side two: Sika Anibere / Daakye Wo Be Hu / Momfa Ye Adwuma Nsere Yen

Special thanks to Osibisaba for posting this selection: http://osibisaba.blogspot.com/2011/09/african-brothers-band-have-african.html

thanks to highlifehaven for the back cover: http://highlifeturntable.blogspot.com/

Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey

2011-10-12T08:05:00.000-07:00

Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformers Band

"Sound of the Moment"

(Decca WAPS 498)
1980

side one: Kaiye Mi Ko Dun Ko Dero / Aja Kole Ba Agbo Kan / Ewure Ile Komo Oyi Ode / Mo Mo Iyi Enia Mi / Omode Yi Nwo Mi Loju / Ade Komolafe

side two: Chief Muraina Adisa Makinde / Borikan Ba Sunwon / Folaranmi / Kenimani Sebi Ogun Ni

special thanks to Snap Crackle and Pops for posting this selection:http://snapcrackleandpops.blogspot.com/2011/07/chief-commander-ebenezer-obey-his-inter.html

and thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Ebenezer Obey discography: http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAObey.htm

Prince Adekunle

2011-10-10T14:46:00.000-07:00

Prince Adekunle

above) Ko Sore Bi Jesu - Ofofo a Da
below) Bisimilai

"from a cassette entitled Good Old Music of Prince Adekunle(Ibukun Orisun Iye MOLPS 72), which compiled a number of 45s made by Adekunle at the beginning of his career, probably in the late '60's." - Likembe.

more here:http://likembe.blogspot.com/2007/09/nigerias-unsung-prince-of-juju.html

Dr Orlando Owoh In Great Britain

2011-10-09T08:55:00.000-07:00

Dr. Orlando Owoh and His Omimah Band

"In Great Britain"

Decca WAPS 50 - 1972

side one: Olorun Oba Dawa Lohun / Omo Nigeria To Nbe Lajo / J.A. Odusanya (Managing Director of Mida Co.) / Ope Fund Egbe West African Friendship Asso. / Nigeria Dara/ Aiye Nyi Lo

tobiprice said.. "No one like you baba!! may your soul rest in peace, we all miss you"

seungongo said... "We love his songs in the supremos comradium. He was a natural Life Senior Fello. May His Soul wok and never to stumble on His way to meet Baba OLodumare."

jumaryjane said... "Baba Orlando, I could remember when I was a small boy growing up in old western state, I always listen to your Music morning to evening without tired, even when I entered the collage Imade Colloge Owo, I always proud to my class mate that I am one of Orlando Fans. Baba May your soul rest in perfect peace."

side two: Send Off in Nigeria / Reception in Britain / Orlando Boys / Provincial Tour of Britain / A Dele Bare / Mo Roye Yi Mo Je

special thanks to Moos at Global Groove for posting this selection: http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/2009/12/dr-orlando-owoh-in-great-britain-decca.html

also thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Orlando Owoh discography: http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAOwoh.html

Ogyatanaa Show Band - Yerefrefre

2011-10-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

Ogyatanaa Show Band

"Yerefrefre"

1975

Ogyatanaa Show Band personel:

Nana Ofori - Leader, Guitar
Ocloo Jackson - Asst. Leader, Percussion/Drums
Ofori Frimpong - Keyboards
Kobina Gardiner - Bass Guitar
Nakai Nettey - Percussion
Frank Buta - Vocals
Pa Owiredu - Vocals/Percussion
Kwaku Dua - Vocals/Percussion
Kwadwo Donkoh - Composer, Arranger, Organ

The Ogyatanaa Show Band

Special thanks to Osibisaba for posting this selection: http://osibisaba.blogspot.com/2011/03/ogyatanaa-show-band-yerefrefre-1975.html

Thanks to Voodoofunk for the Ogyantanaa Show Band photo: http://media.photobucket.com/image/ogyatanaa%20show%20band/voodoofunk/04net.jpg

Admiral Dele Abiodun - Adawa King

2011-07-31T12:00:00.000-07:00

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Admiral Dele Abiodun & His Top Hitters Band
Super 6: Ile Ola

Olumo ORPS 60

1977

side one: Ile Ola / Adupe Lobo Baba Wa / Bobo Doherty (Mama Koko) / Oke Ibadan Prestige Circle

Admiral Dele Abiodun speaking with Anthonia Soyingbe (2010)

Abiodun: "I schooled at Adeola Odutola College, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. My father was my headmaster, a teacher of teachers."

Soyingbe: "You hardly find teacher's offspring in the entertainment industry.. What was his reaction when you were taking this line of career?"

Abiodun: "When you wake up one day as a member of a School Band and as a young man, people tell you that you can do music in Ghana, because Ghana then was in vogue, it became a great challenge. There was no encouragement from anybody and I was scared to tell my father. One day after collecting my school fees, I decided that I would abscond to Ghana to pursue my musical career without the knowledge of anyone. I was given money to pay my fees, but on getting to the bursar's office, there were too many people on the queue. I just decided to go to Ghana without the knowledge of anybody. On getting to Ghana, I enrolled and my people were looking for me. Upon the completion of my programme in Ghana, I was in Lagos and they were still looking for me, but some people saw me and told my father that they saw me, though didn't believe that I had gone into music. As the first son, I knew my father would be so worried. Although I knew my actions was bad, I was determined not to go home until I was fully established in music. The first time they saw me was on television when I was interviewed by Dare Art Alade's father on Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), when I came first in a programme called Talent Hunt."

"Another magazine published something on me and my father couldn't believe it, because someone took the magazine to my father. Yet he didn't believe it was I. One day I went for a show in Benin and there my father came, sitting at a corner. Later someone walked up to me on stage and said that my father wanted to see me. I was really terrified, but I summoned the courage and went down to him. After prostrating, he asked me if I was his son. He went further to ask me if I was Cyril, my baptismal name, and I said yes. He asked me to go back on stage and report back to him after the performance, I did. He asked me if I had chosen music as a career and he gave me his blessings. That settled the case." Daily Independent (Lagos, Nigeria) 2010

side two: Tewe Ta Gba / Ma Se Wa Bi Ko Se Wun Wa / Ore Mi Ko Mi Lofo Kan / Ma Ta Omi Si Mi Lara / Abiodun Okunuga

For the complete Dele Abiodun interview: http://allafrica.com/stories/201001190375.html

Special thanks to Moos at Global Groove for posting this great music: http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/2010/03/admiral-dele-abiodun-his-top-hitters.html

Also thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Admiral Dele Abiodun discography: http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAAbiodun.html

Alhaji K. Frimpong

2011-07-25T12:13:00.000-07:00

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Alhaji K. Frimpong

"Ensuo Ayiri Me"

album: Abrabo

special thanks to holly warbles for posting this great music: http://holywarbles.blogspot.com/2010/05/ak-frimpong-kyenkyen-bi-adi-mawu-aka.html

King Ubulu - Okumono Uwe

2011-07-23T11:15:00.000-07:00

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King Ubulu & His International Band of Nigeria

"Okumono Use"

1988

Thanks to Africolumbia for posting this great music: http://acbia.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/king-ubulu-unyebuwa-niski/

Sunny Ade & His Green Spot Band - Vol. 2

2011-07-02T20:38:00.000-07:00

Sunny Ade & His Green Spot Band

Vol.2: In The Heart of Great Britain

(LP; African Songs LAPS 8007)

side one: Ile Labo Sinmi Oko

side two: Dr. Sehindemi / Oshodi Lo'Lepetedo / Late Rex lawson / Aiye Ema Ma Pa

"What I'm talking about." grooVemonzter.

special thanks to Moos at Global Groove for posting this great music.
http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/2011/06/sunny-ade-his-green-spot-band-master.html

also thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Sunny Ade discography.
http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAAde.html

Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey - In London vol 3

2011-06-05T09:10:00.000-07:00

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Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His International Brothers

In London Vol. 3 (Decca WAPS 58)

year: 1972

side one: Ara Nbada Owo O Je / Ile Baba Mi More / Kabiyesi Oba Lipede / Iwo Omo Ateni Gbore

side two: Motewo Mi Soke / So Morue / Kaiye Maba Irawo Mi Je / Eje Kajo

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Apologies to everyone. I haven't been able to post much recently due to real world work overload. Which is great, according to my landlord, but sometimes I wonder. In any case, when I saw Moos post this album I new I had to include it here. I'll go back to work tomorrow.

Special thanks to Moos at Global Groove for posting this album. Go to: http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/2011/06/chief-commander-ebenezer-obey-and-his.html

Also special thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Ebenezer Obey discography. Go to: http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAObey.html

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Sir Shina Adewale - Superstar Verse 1

2011-02-01T05:45:00.001-08:00

Sir Shina Adewale & the Superstars International

"Superstar Verse 1"

1977

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Side One: Halleluyah / Ejeka Seba Fun Baba / Jesu Lalabo Mi / Owuro Lawa / Ma Se Dale

Segun Adewale and Shina Peters were young musicians playing with General Prince Adekunle in 1977 when they decided to form their own band, "Sir Shina Adwale & the Superstars International." During the next three years they released nine albums. This album was their first: "Superstar Verse 1."

Side Two: Mase Doju Igbagbo Ti Wa / Omu Wunmi Eledumare / Super-Stars / Awarawa Rirawa

Special thanks to Peter S. for sharing the files for this great music with us. Respect.

linx: sir shina adewale verse 1.rar

I. K. Dairo & His Blue Spot Band

2011-01-23T12:57:00.000-08:00

I.K. Dairo M.B.E. and his blue spOt band

DWAPS 2184

side one: Ori Wo Bire Gbemi De
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side two: Koma Sohun Ti Amu Waiye

Special thanks to Henk Madrotter for posting the files for this album:

http://madrottersecondblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/ik-dairo-mbe-and-his-blue-spot-band.html

Osadebe '77

2011-01-15T11:58:00.000-08:00

Chief Stephen Osita Osadebee

OSADEBE '77

side one: Uche Chukwu Geme / Ogo Di Nkpa

Zuma Beach, January 2011.

Nice to be back in California.

side two: People's Club Odogwu

Special thanks to Snap, Crackle & Pop for posting this nice album:

http://snapcrackleandpops.blogspot.com/2009/05/chief-stephen-osita-osadebe-osadebe-77.html

Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister - Eku Odun

2010-12-31T06:21:00.000-08:00

Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister & His Supreme Fuji Commanders

"Eku Odun"

(LP; Siky Oluyole SKOLP 020)
year: 1982

side one: E Ku Odun / Chief Benjamin Famuyiwa / Adebayo Ogundare

side two: Inu Bibi Ma Ya Lodo Mi / Alhaji Chief M. K. O. Abiola / Alhaji Olansile Shafawu / Yegede Yegede A O Yale Yin

"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is called New Years Day" ~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce.

"Happy New Years to Everyone Everywhere." ~ grooVemonzter

Special thanks to Moos at Global Groove for posting the files for this album:

http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/2010/03/alhaji-chief-sikiru-ayinde-barrister.html

Also thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Alhaji Chief Sikiru Barrister discography:

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EASikiru.html

Alhaji (Chief) Sikiru Ayinde Barrister - Iwa

2010-12-26T18:11:00.000-08:00

Alhaji (Chief) Sikiru Ayinde Barrister

"Iwa"

(LP; Siky Okuyoke SKOLP 018)

year: 1982

side one: Iwa / Alhaji Rasaq Okoya (Eleganza)

side two: Late Alhaja Sidikat Abeni (Haruna Ishola Bello) / Olabisi Ajala / Owolabi Ilori / Fuji Americano / Singing Roundabout

Babatundey said..why would we have to died? great talent,unquestionable wisdom and your music is all what fuji music is all about. you will be greatly miss for your contribution to greater Nigeria through your music. No amount of words can explain how deeply its hurt to hear you've passed away. R.I.P Father of them all and thanks for your wonderful music

special thanks to Global Groove for posting the files for this album.

http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/2010/03/alhaji-chief-sikiruy-ayinde-barrister.html

Also thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Alhaji Chief Sikiru Ayinde Barrister discography.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EASikiru.html

Alhaji Kollington Ayinla - Alakara Ofe Keni Keji Odin

2010-12-26T09:07:00.000-08:00

Alhaji Kollington Ayinla & His African Fuji 78 Organization

"Alakara Ofe Keni Keji Odin"

(LP; Olumo ORPS 125)

year: 1981

side one: Ajodun Ominira Nigeria '81 / Akhaji Salau Popson / Adebayo Ogundare (Success) / Tana O Jo Teni / Tiwa Yato Si Tiyin

side two: Ise Logun Ise / Chief Kokumo Fayoyin (Governor General Orepeju Social Club) / Tani O Jo / Ebe Kan Ni Mo Be Yin / Je Nse Temi

Wikipedia: Ayinla Kollington is a musician from Ilota, a village on the outskirt of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

African Music Encyclopedia: Ayinla Kollington, born in 1953 in Ibadan, Nigeria.

From an interview posted on Naijarules.com 01-26-2009:

Naijarules: How old were you when started your musical career?

Kollington Ayinla: I was ten years old when I started my musical career. I started 50 years ago. Back then, the Morning Post newspapers used to write about me, they would say ‘Ten years old Kollington Ayinla won Nnamdi Azikiwe cup.

What was the reaction of your parents when you started out?

Initially, they did not support me, but they later gave their support when they realized that I was serious with it and that I have a passion for music.

How did you convinced them to support your career in music?

I used to run away form my house to go to where I was learning how to play music. And when I returned, I’d end up being beaten. But when I started becoming popular in my area everything changed for good.

At that time, my very bosom friend, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister was at Mushin, doing his thing. At the end of the Ramadan festival , they would arrange for a competition, where they would bring out a trophy for us to compete. I happened to have won the Nnamdi Azikiw

Special thanks goes out to Afroslabs for posting the files for this album.

http://afroslabs.blogspot.com/2010/01/alhaji-chief-kollington-ayinla-his.html

Also thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Kollington Ayinla discography.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAAyinla.html

Full interview with Kollington Ayinla here:

http://www.naijarules.com/vb/all-music/31849-i-will-go-back-salawa-abeni-if-kollington-ayinla.html

Ebenezer Obey - Eko Ila

2010-12-25T06:53:00.000-08:00

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Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformers Band

"Eko Ila"

(Decca WAPS 168)

year 1974

side one: Fimi Lokan Bale Oluwa / Araiye E Ma Pa Kadara Mi Da / Mase Ri Talent Re Mole / Ko Seni To Mola / Alhaji Chief M. K. O. Abiola / Akorikoda

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side two: Epo Ila Gbara Re Lowo Obe / Ise Owo Mi A To Mi Je / Ada Tomu Sansan / Ogun Aiye Kan Kole Ri Wa Mu / E Se Amin Adura / Wundia Ti Ko Ba Loko

grooVemonzter says... "Merry Christmas Everyone!"

special thanks to Moos at Global Groove for posting this great album.

http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/2010/01/chief-commander-ebenezer-obey-his-inter.html

and thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Ebenezer Obey discography.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAObey.html

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Prince Adekunle - London Beat Special

2010-12-23T06:51:00.000-08:00

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General Prince Adekunle and his Western Brothers

"London Special Beat"

Orisun Iye Records

1973

Juju music to help warm up this cold December morning. It's always a pleasure to post an album from General Prince Adekunle. Or even just one side of an album as the case may be. I found this posted at the Boot Sale Sounds blog and much thanks to them. There is a sparseness and lyrical quality to this piece that, to me, is reminiscent of I.K. Dario. Which is to say that it is very nice indeed.

side two: Iwa Re / Otito Ni Yio Leke / Tika Lo Soro / Teni begi Loju / Egbe U.N.C.O. ( London).

Thanks to Boot Sale Sounds for posting this music: http://bootsalesounds.blogspot.com/2010/06/general-prince-adekunle.html

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2010-12-19T09:11:00.000-08:00

King Sunny Ade G.M.A.

"The Message"

(LP; Sunny Alade SALPS 25)

1981

side one: Baba Orun A Mbe O / Igbala Ni Mofe / Oro Dugbe Dugbe / Ko S'Agbe Mo Loko / Mo Beru Oruko T'Aiye Nje

side two: Ma J'Aiye Oni / Alhaji Bode Osinusi / Alhaji Rasaq Ogbara

"Is this a great album or what?" - anonymous

The Message (side one)

The Message (side two)

I about fell off my chair when I saw that Moos had posted this album. "The Message" by KSA has certainly been the most requested album here at grooVemonzter so all thanks and respect are due to Moos the Global Groover for posting this classic album. For those interested it can be found here:

link: http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/2010/11/king-sunny-ade-and-his-african-beats.html

Also a special thanks goes out to Toshiya Endo for his King Sunny Ade discography.

link: http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAAde.html

Ubulu International Band of Nigeria

2010-11-20T08:24:00.000-08:00

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King Love A.U. and his Ubulu International Band of Nigeria

"Ogom Egbu Madu"

album: Ubulu '84 Special: Anyi Bu Ofu

year: 1984

Avuruc said... "This man was unique, he contributed immensely to Ndokwa music. He gave Ndokwa music a heart and set it on the national arena."

Peacemaker94672 said... "king ubulu we all know u are dead but ur music never dies. ur shoe is 2 big for ur children to wear,all the same u have create a great chance 4 them 4 a better 2morrow .may your gentle soul rest in peace."

grooVemonzer said... I love King Ubulu's music. The guitar playing is sublime IMHO. Hopefully more of his music will appear on the blogs. This song was posted by John on his Likembe blog (link below). According to John, "Ogom Egbu Madu" means "My favor to you should not kill me." Sounds reasonable to me..
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link: http://likembe.blogspot.com/2009/01/anioma-sound-pt-1.html

King Ubulu - Onweli egwu na amu ka nma

2010-11-13T09:17:00.000-08:00

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King Ubulu & his International Band of Africa

Onweli Egwu Na Amu Ka Nma

Greetings from Los Angeles. Journey complete. Miami to Los Angeles. I spent a leisurely six weeks on the road camping out in New Mexico and Arizona. I didn't spend a dime on hotel rooms and needless to say it was beautiful. We live in a beautiful world my friends.

When I arrived in Los Angeles I took this picture. I almost had to laugh.
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Speaking of beautiful things here is a beautiful song from King Ubulu.
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King Ubulu - Onweli Egwu Na Amu Ka Nma

Special thanks to Moos at Global Groove for posting this and so much great music>

link: http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/2010/10/king-ubulu-his-international-band-of.html

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Dr Orlando Owoh - I Say No

2010-08-30T06:45:00.001-07:00

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Chief Dr. Orlando Owoh & His African Kenneries

"I Say No!"

Look what I found..

I'm going through my belongings trying to decide what to pack for my move to Los Angeles. Unfortunately, I can only take as much as my Honda Civic will hold which means I have to "downsize" considerably. So I was digging deep in the back of a drawer when I stumbled upon the above pictured CD. Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised. I had been wondering where that CD was...

This, my friends, is a splendid CD. And the music feels just right. It has a lovely "riding off into the sunset" quality. Ah yes....

side one: Okan Mi Yin Oba Orun / Democracy / Awusu Melube Yesime Wayo / Ero Ya Ya Wowo / Francis Ola Apata / O Ya Dide Jo

side two: Orlando Ti D'ode / Sir Alex Akinyele / Aso To Ba Dara Ra Fun Omo E / Prince Adeniyi Dami / Edumare Mo Fi Oro Mi Le Olowa / Mo Ri Sisi Opelenge

link: I Say No.rar
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The Upsetters UK Singles Collection Vol.1

2010-08-17T05:53:00.000-07:00

The COMPLETE UK UPSETTERS SINGLES COLLECTION

volume 1

"Producing is not really a thing you learn. You have a feeling toward the music. Once you know the artist has a good melody line and the voice is good, you can think of the type of rhythm to fit that melody. It's a thing you have to feel." - Lee Perry

I'm leaving Miami.... Making the big move. As I type this passage I am taking a bit of a break from packing my car. In a few days I'm hitting the road and heading for Los Angeles.

Homeward bound. Ah yes.

Here's a little treat for everyone: The Complete UK Upsetters Singles Collection (volume one). In 1969, Trojan records launched their "Upsetter" subsidary to showcase the best of Lee Perry's production work. The label lasted for three years and during that time issued over 200 titles. This double CD features the first 50 of those recordings. I looked around and I didn't see this posted anywhere so here it is. There's a lot of great music here folks. Maybe the people upstairs will hit me for copyright but hey... fuck 'em. Download it while it's up.

See you in Los Angeles.

CD One:

01 - Lee Perry & The Upsetters - Eight For Eight
02 - Inspirations, The - You Know What I Mean
03 - Upsetters, The - Return Of Django
04 - Upsetters, The - Dollar In The Teeth
05 - David Isaacs - Good Father
06 - Slim Smith - What A Situation
07 - Upsetters, The - Ten To Twelve
08 - Lee Perry - People Funny Fi True
09 - Busty Brown - What A Price
10 - Busty Brown - How Can I Forget
11 - David Isaacs - I've Got Memories
12 - David Isaacs - Leaving On A Jet Plane
13 - Winston Jarrett - Mini Dress
14 - Lee Perry - Mad House
15 - Upsetters, The - Night Doctor
16 - Termites, The - I'll Be Waiting
17 - Busty Brown - To Love Somebody
18 - Bleechers, The - Farmer's In The Den
19 - Silvertones, The - Kiddyo
20 - Silvertones, The - Endlessly
21 - Upsetters, The - Man From M.I.5
22 - West Indians, The - Oh Lord
23 - David Isaacs - He'll Have To Go
24 - David Isaacs - Since You Are Gone
25 - Upsetters, The - Medical Operation

CD Two:

01 - Ravers, The - Badam Bam
02 - Upsetters, The - A Live Injection
03 - Bleechers, The - Everything For Fun
04 - Bleechers, The - Come Into My Parlour
05 - Mellotones, The - Dry Up Your Tears
06 - Upsetters, The - Cold Sweat
07 - Bleechers, The - Pound Get A Blow
08 - Pat Satchmo - Hello Dolly
09 - Busty Brown - King Of The Trombone
10 - Upsetters, The - The Vampire
11 - Bleechers, The - Check Him Out
12 - Upsetters, The - Soulful I
13 - Milton Morris - No Bread And Butter
14 - Bruce Bennett (2) - Who To Tell
15 - Busty Brown - I Can't See Myself Cry About You
16 - Shadows, The (2) - The Dirty Dozen
17 - Shadows, The (2) - Crying Too Long
18 - Upsetters, The - Drugs And Poison
19 - Val Bennett & Upsetters, The - Stranger On The Shore
20 - Nora Dean - The Same Thing That You Gave To Daddy
21 - Upsetter Pilgrims, The - A Testimony
22 - Gaylads, The - The Same Things
23 - Gaylads, The - I Wear My Slanders
24 - Lee Perry - Yakety Yak
25 - Lee Perry & The Upsetters - The Tackro

Complete UK Upsetter Singles Collection, Vol. 1 Disc 1.rar

Complete UK Upsetter Singles Collection, Vol. 1 Disc 2.rar

K. Frimpong: Me Yee Owu Den

2010-07-04T10:23:00.001-07:00

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artist: K. Frimpong

song: Me Yee Owu Den

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Alhaji K. Frimpong is known mainly for his great songs "Kyenkyen Bi Adi Mawu" and "Hwehwe Mu Na Yi Wo Mpena", but he put out a lot of other material. I know of at least seven albums.

1) K. Frimpong backed by Vis-a-Vis
2) K. Frimpong and his Cubano Fiestas (OFBL 1011)
3) K. Frimpong and his Cubano Fiestas (OFBL 1012)
4) Abrabo: Alhaji K. Frimpong
5) Me Da A Cnnda: K. Frimpong and his Cubano Fiestas
6) Mo Tan Me: K. Frimpong and his Cubano Fiestas
7) K. Frimpong & Super complex

and two tapes:

1) Alhaji K. Frimpong: Kyenkyen Bi Adi Mawu
2) Rikia: The Best of Alhaji K. Frimpong

No doubt there more albums and a ton of singles. Hopefully they will all slowly show up on the blogs as time goes by. I would die to get my hands on the K. Frimpong backed by Vis-a-Vis album...
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I've had this particular song posted on my youtube channel for a few weeks but I'm posting it here so I can share the file. I shamelessly extracted the song from one of Frank's "VooDooFunk" mixes: "Root of Evil." Thank you Frank.

For Frank's original mix go here:

http://voodoofunk.blogspot.com/2008/03/root-of-evil-mp3.html

For the individual song go here:

K. Frimpong - Me Yee Owu Den.rar

I found the two black and white photos of K. Frimpong on Flickr posted by user KARTEL.

Seek and ye shall find.

OK folks, I'm out of here for a while. I'll be stopping by my youtube channel to check for messages but.. I'm gone. I be back for Christmas, at least that's my plan, but in the meantime I have some errands to attend to.

Music is Universal.

Cheers everyone.

Cole

070410 Miami

Vis-a-Vis: Obi Agye Me Dofo

2010-06-17T15:15:00.000-07:00

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artist: Vis-a-Vis

song: Obi Agye Me Dofo

I've decided that in the next life I'm coming back as a member of Vis-a-Vis.

My neighbors have been hearing this track all day so I figured I'd broadcast it to the world. These guys are great IMHO.

OK, I'm adding a link to this song.

Find it here: 112-vis_a_vis-obi_agye_me_dofo.rar

For those interested, this song is contained on the splendid double CD "Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds and Ghanaian Blues 1961-91" which is currently available commercially. (However, a quick search of blogspot does show that a couple of blogs still have it up as of this posting date...)

African Brothers Band International

2010-06-14T10:48:00.001-07:00

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African Brothers Band International

"AGATHA"

side one: Agatha - Menye Osansani
side two: Akwantifi Wuo - Mo Mfa Nto Meso

side one:

From the back cover: "In the heavily-packed nightclub at Boake in the Ivory Coast -- "Cote de Ivoire" Nana Kwame Ampadu l and his African Brothers Band International of Ghana were playing to the audience of local musicians and Radio & Television personnel. A young girl in her mid twenties emerged from the thick crowd and walked straight to Nana Apadu l and "Planted" CFA 1000 - One thousand CFA on Nana's forehead. "Have my Love", The young girl whispered into Nana's ears........ The first track - side one of the Album - AGATHA, tells the story of what transpired between Nana and the young girl "AGATHA" after the dance. The track is full of Love. Love works in a wonderful sort of way."

Please, dear listeners, if anyone out there speaks Ghanaian, tell us what transpired after the dance.. It would be greatly appreciated by your humble host... me.

I first became aware of this great album when I saw the cover (pictured at the top) on DJ Carlito's blog. Check out Carlito's blog for a great interview with African Brothers Band founder Nana Kwame Ampadu l. http://turquoisekid.blogspot.com/search?q=african+brothers

And album link: http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/2009/03/nana-kwame-ampadu-i-and-the-african-brothers-international.html

side two:

Alhadji Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group

2010-06-11T07:03:00.001-07:00

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Alhaji Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group

"Egbe Oredegbe, Kaduna"

(Star Records SRPS 4)

side one: Egbe Oredegbe, Kaduna / Gbogbo Imale Ejeki A Ma Kirun

side two: Eja Toba Fe Je Aiye E Pe Koma Dubu Oni / Alhaji Sefu Saka Arikose / Bi Labalaba Lohun O Pana / Oni Yefun To Nfojudi Afefe O Nfe Se Sara Ni

Special thanks to World Service for posting the files for this great album.

http://wrldsrv.blogspot.com/2010/05/meditative-interlude.html

Syncro System Movement

2010-06-10T12:22:00.000-07:00

Sunny Ade and His African Beats

"Syncro System Movement"

You are looking at the first Nigerian album I ever bought. I found it in the used Reggae bin at Rhino Records in Los Angeles sometime around 1980. I had never heard Juju music before but the cover looked interesting so I thought I'd give it a listen.. What happened next is what's called an epiphony.

side one: Synchro System Movement

side two: Nibi Lekeleke Gbe Nfosho / Gbobgo Lope / Ori Olowo / Asiko Ni

link: syncro system movement.rar

Prince Adekunle in the United Kingdom

2010-06-10T08:37:00.001-07:00

Prince Adekunle & his Western Brothers

"In the United Kingdom"

LP: Ibukun Orisun Iye MOLPS 6

1970's

side one: Olouwa Ni Mo Gbekele / Akanbi-Olatundun / Kola-Dosunmu / Iwa Ibaje Ro Dara / Dr. Tejuosho (Teju Foam)

side two: London Special

side one

Good things come to those who wait. One of the early grooVemonzter post was side two of this album. We have been waiting patiently for side one to appear ever since. Special thanks to Moos, the Global Groover, for posting the complete album at last.

side two:

Thank you Moos.

link: http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/2010/05/general-prince-adekunle-and-his-western.html

Also thank you to Toshiya Endo for his General Prince Adekunle discography.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAAdekunle.html

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Ebenezer Obey - Singing for the People

2010-05-31T18:44:00.000-07:00

Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformers Band

"Singing for the People"

(Decca WAPS 578)

1983

side one: Singing For The People / Je K'Ajo Mi Jasi rere / Alfa Omega / O Se Baba

side two: Eye To Ma Ba Kowe Ke / Mori Sisi Kan / Eje A Mo / Nike Oluwole

side two

media fire: Eye to ma ba kowe ke.rar

If anyone has the files for side one of this album it would be greatly appreciated.

Special thanks to Nauma for sending this nice Juju music to us. For anyone interested in African music Nauma's blogs are a must. In depth information along with great music. And in the mix, some of the most breath taking photography. Go to:

http://freedomblues.blogspot.com/

http://0earth.blogspot.com/

http://blackstarliners.blogspot.com/

Also thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Ebenezer Obey discography:

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAObey.html

Greetings to the world from Miami

Alhaji Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group

2010-05-21T17:46:00.000-07:00

side one:

Alhaji Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group

"Eyin Ti Nperi Wa"

LP; Star SRPS 33

side one:

Eyin Ti Nperi Wa S'Aida Gbogbo yin Ni Yio Fara Yegba
Agba Ilu Iba Ni Mo Se
Kile Nran'Ju Koko Mo Wa Si
Mose Mose Na Ka Lo Le Aiye Pele

side two:

Egbe Ede Mapo Arogun
Bi Onigbagbo Fojudi Jesu A Te
Orun O Se Gun Lakaba

Special thanks to World Service for posting the files for this music.

http://wrldsrv.blogspot.com/

And thank you to Toshiya Endo for his Haruna Ishola discography.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAIshola.html

side two:

K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas

2010-05-06T17:17:00.000-07:00

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"Hwehwe Mu Na Yi Wo Mpena"

K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas

There is a place where Highlife and Afrobeat come together. The result is some great music. Alhaji K. Frimpong... I can play these tunes all day.

Thanks to Bang The Can and Kumomusic for posting the files for this music.

http://bangthecan.blogspot.com/

http://kumomusic.blogspot.com/

"Kyenkyen Bi Adi M'awu"

Emperor Pick Peters

2010-04-21T08:10:00.000-07:00

Emperor Pick Peters

And His Seidormatic System Vol. 3

(1975)

side one: Omo Ode De

number67c said... "Sunny's begest rival at the begining.Most of his songs were aimed at sunny and vice versa. hence sunny sang Ekilo f''omode... "

solosoul06 said... "Emperor Pick Peter was still playing music as far as 2years ago , he did make peace with KSA and of course Adawa king Dele Abiodun"

planetolusola said... "Was he trying to come back a fuji artiste? defintely his career as a juju artiste is done. No way for him to recover from his folies of the 70's and the damage he's done to KSA and the juju genre in general. I don't think any true juju die-hard out there will be able to forgive him for the way he treated KSA. KSA was an idol and well beloved by millions of fan. The damage is done. EPP is DONE!!! "

Outreachat said... "The Pick Peters story: Sunny Ade felt that he was being ripped off by his recording company; he started a label of his own in 1974. The label's owner took him to court for a breach of contract; in addition he assembled a new band, led by Peters, to play in Sunny's exact style. Peters did this spookily successfully and made waves when Sunny Ade was banned from making music for a year. But Peters' main rivalry was actually with Dele Abiodun, who rose to his challenge, not necessarily in support of Sunny Ade but as a route to his own breakthrough. "Orin owe" or "orin ote", Yoruba "songs of proverbial abuse" or "songs of strife", were the main thing in those days, and all three musicians were into the pernicious tradition right up to their necks. Bolarinwa Abioro, of Take Your Choice (TYC) Records also started a new band under the leadership of Sade's tenor guitarist, Bob Aladeniyi. It's all history now, and let's learn to forgive and give Peters his due, please!"

OneWorldOneDestiny said... "I don't really bother about the old rivalries, but the memories that accompany their musics. I could remember how the locals welcomed the new albums in those days - "Omo Ode's latest has just arrived!" "Who's Omo Ode! You've not listened to Adawa's latest?" "Are you kidding me? Sunny's own beats both of them." I remember the youths arguing in front of the local record seller's store. Sweet memories."

side two: Igba Wa Dowo Re / Eni Seka / A Ye Wa / Agba Osika

link:Emperor Pick Peters - Omo Ode De.rar

Sunny Ade and His African Beats

2010-03-23T15:05:00.000-07:00

side one:

Sunny Ade & His African Beats

The Late General Murtala Mohammed

LP; Sunny Alade SALPS 4

(1976)

side one:

Late General Muritala Mohammed
Afemi Afemi
Asa Nke

side two:

Ominu Nkomi
Ika To To Simu
Odofin Bello
Mo Beru Agba

magnnum01 said... "This is my favourite Sunny Ade album of all times, I play it frequently, IMHO the Nuances of the bands guitar playing is something else, restrained, tonal, & with a fantastic timbre. Side a of the album has a rather pensive mood, I wonder who Sunny was referring to in 'Asa nke - okete bayi niwa e' ? More significantly this album marks a significant chapter in the history of Nigeria post 15th Jan 1966. Nice one Groovy, time to fill my glass with another dram of my favourite single malt whiskey..."

outreachat said... "Noticed the pent-up energy in the guitar sequence starting from 2:55? Sunny Ade was brimming with energy from a year of live music in the United States, from 1974 to '75. The ban that led to that had just expired in 1975, and he had come out with an album. Then Gen. Murtala Muhammed was killed, and the Side A of this album, which is traditionally the fireworks page in Nigerian music, had to be solemn; so Sunny just let loose on the flip side! 3:43-6:09 is one of his best efforts on the guitar!"

Special thanks to Moos aka Global Groover for posting the files for this music.

http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/

Also many thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Sunny Ade discography.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAAde.html

side two:

Orlando Owoh - Experience

2010-03-12T09:10:00.000-08:00

The files for this album are up on mediafire.. Grab them while they're up.. The link is at the end of the post. Cheers everyone.

side one:

Dr. Orlando Owoh and His African Kenneries

Experience

LP; Owoh ORLPS 003

(1989)

side one:

Experience
E Tenu Bapo, E Sinmi
Omo Laso

side two:

Ibaje Enia
Je Kinbae Rinrinajo
Oge Mailo

Thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Orlando Owoh discography.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAOwoh.html

side two:

mediafire - Orlando Owoh Experience.rar

I.K. Dairo ~ Unity in Nigeria

2010-03-10T12:01:00.000-08:00

side one

I.K. Dairo and His Blue Spot Band

"Unity in Nigeria"

Happy Records (CHRLP12)

1978

side one:

Alhaji Waziri Ibrahim

Oko fatimo meta

Eyin elegan e panu mo

Oluwa lo m'ehin ola

side two:

E ba mi wa olo mi

Omoge ti o m'okunrin

Olo yin mo fi bara idikoge

Fun mi ni temi

"Every new year is the direct descendant of a long line of proven criminals." T. S. Elliot

Happy New Year Everyone.

Special thanks to Moos at Global Groove for posting the files for this album:

http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/

side two

Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey ~ On The Town

2010-03-09T10:26:00.000-08:00

side one:

Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey

and His International Brothers

"On The Town"

(1970)

side one: Lagos State - Ekiti - Ife - A Omo Enia Luwar O - Davis/Adebayo

side two: Adupe Baba - Akunle - Tonny Anny - Ajouio - Ore Mi Maje Aja

Anonymous said... "This is absolutely evergreens music at it best.... this wonderful music which are truely food for the soul....It's simply classical."

naijarican said... "I love it"

Special thanks to Likembe for posting the files for this music.

http://likembe.blogspot.com/

side two:

Sunny Ade and His African Beats ~ Festac '77

2010-03-08T05:11:00.000-08:00

side one

Sunny Ade & His African Beats

"FESTAC '77"

Sunny Alade SALPS 14

1978

side one: Welcome To Nigeria (Reunion of the Black People) / Bimo Laya Tiko Lewa / Oba Elejigbo / Alhaji Monso - Bayo Abass / Ema Na Omo Balogun / Abiola Akande / Faka Fiki Faka

side two: Baba Mode / Gboro Mi Yewo / Kitakita O Dola / Omo Jaiyejaiye / Erora / Keremuye / Aihan Igo Tai

"Happy New Years everyone. It was been a great year. Let's make 2010 even better. Blessings World Wide." - Cole

Special thanks to Moos at Global Groovers for posting the files for this great album.

http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/

Also thank you to Toshiya Endo for his Sunny Ade discography.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAAde.html

side two:

Sunny Ade ~ Vol.1: The Master Guitarist

2010-02-04T15:13:00.000-08:00

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side one

Sunny Ade & His Green Spots Band

Vol.1: The Master Guitarist

African Songs LAPS 8006

side one: Sunny Ti De / Kolawole Bockersteth / Egbe Aburi / Ka Ma Gbagbe Atijo / Dele Davies

side two: A Kunle A Tewo Adura / Prince Remi Aladesuru / Gbe Mi Debute Ogo / Tonni Ani / S. K. Dada

Special thanks to Freedomblues for posting the files for this great album.

http://freedomblues.blogspot.com/2010/01/master-guitarist-sunny-ade-vol-1.html

Also thank you to Toshiya Endo for his Sunny Ade discography.

http://freedomblues.blogspot.com/2010/01/master-guitarist-sunny-ade-vol-1.html

side two:

Kayode Fashola - Rant Omo Eniti Tiwo N'Se

2010-02-03T13:02:00.000-08:00

side one

Kayode Fashola & the Melody Makers

Ranti Omo Eni Tiwo N'Se

side one: Rantiomo Eni Tiwo N'Se / Kilo Gbojule / Adigum Obasolape Esq.

side two: Ikawo Olaso / Iroko Nibaba Igi / Aderemi Abass Esq.

There were quite a few downloads on the previous post. Somewhere the good Doctor is smiling.. Here's another one. Again, it's only good for 60 days so take advantage of it while it last.

rapidshare: Ranti_Omo_Eni_Tiwo_Nse.rar

mediafire: Ranti Omo Eni Tiwo Nse.rar

side two:

Dr. Orlando Owoh - Oriki Ojo

2010-02-01T13:18:00.000-08:00

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side one:

Dr. Orlando Owoh & His Africa Kenneries

Oriki Ojo

Shanu Olu GXCS 038

side one: Oriki Ojo / Ifon Omimah Ni Mo Tiwa / Baba Ma Fi Ku Pa Mi

side two: Late Gabriel Jeje Niwa / Olobele Mo Bele / Ajuwa Sawasawa

The album pictured in the video is a completely unrelated Orlando Owoh 10 inch EP. But it's a cool picture of the good doctor none the less. You know, I have to be honest with you, I can't remember how I obtained the files for this LP. So I'm going to post the files here. However, I don't have a paid rapidshare account so I think the file is only good for 60 days. Having said that though here is the link for the album. Get it while its up.

rapidshare: Dr_Orlando_Owoh___His_Young_Kenneries_-_Oriki_Ojo.rar

mediafire: Dr Orlando Owoh & His Young Kenneries - Oriki Ojo.rar

Also special thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Orlando Owoh discography.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAOwoh.html

side two:

Gregory Isaacs live at the BBC

2010-01-31T13:30:00.000-08:00

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Gregory Isaacs & The Roots Radics

In Session @ the BBC

January 26, 1981

songs:

1 Confirm Reservation

2 Sad to know you're leaving
3 Front Door
4 Substitute

Personel:

Gregory Isaacs (Vocals)
Dwight Pinkney (Lead Guitar)
Style Scott (Drums)
Erroll Carter (Bass)
Eric Lamont (Rhythm Guitar)
Anthony Johnson (Keyboards)

Gregory Isaacs teamed up with the Roots Radics for much of the early 1980's producing some of the best reggae music ever. In January of 1981 they dropped by the BBC and laid down some magic.

link: http://www.mediafire.com/?9kw7qqcslz55p3f

Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey

2010-01-20T06:00:00.000-08:00

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side one

Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformers Band

Ota Mi Dehin Lehin Mi

(Decca WAPS 248)

1975

side one: Ota Mi Dehin Lehin Mi / Ayie Toto / Victor O. Odofin / Babalawa Ti Won Gbojule / Stranger In The Night / Ewure Ngbo Kai / Beru Ba Mbayin E Wi

Probably not the right album cover. I've been playing this selection all morning long while I've sipped my coffee. Juju music with Espresso coffee. Nice.

Recorded in 1975, "Ota Mi Dehin Lehin Mi." Strangers in the Night never sounded so good.

If anyone has the files for side two it would certainly be appreciated by all.

Special thanks to Oldtunesnija for posting the files for this music.

http://oldtunesnija.blogspot.com/

Also thanks and respect to Toshiya Endo for his great African discography page.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/africa.html

Dr. K. Gyasi and His Nobel Kings

2009-12-31T09:25:00.000-08:00

Dr. K. Gyasi and His Nobel Kings

SIKYI Highlife

1974

side one: Yede Aba [medley] - Yede Aba / Mene Menua Mienu / Sabarima / Ebia Nie / Amintiminim / Siakwaa / Nana Agyei

Highlife from Ghana, recorded live in 1974... So long ago.... Nineteen seventy four... I was in college then, living in Los Angeles, California. My undergraduate years at UCLA. I was 22 years old. I lived in a cheap flat and I had a simple job that got me by. In the mornings we used to go surfing at Malibu Beach at sunrise and on weekends my friends and I would go running through the streets of Santa Monica just because it felt good to run. And I had a girlfriend who was so beautiful that it pains me to remember...

Happy New Years folks, next stop... 2010

side two: Efie Ne Fie [medley] - Efie Ne Fie / Nyankonton Nko Nyaa / Kwankwaasem Nti / Egya Ananse Yi Wonan Baako / Kwaadede Meyare Merewu / Eda A Mewu

Special thanks to World service for posting the files to this great music.

http://wrldsrv.blogspot.com/2009/04/sikyi.html

General Prince Adekunle

2009-12-30T11:24:00.000-08:00

General Prince Adekunle

"Awodi Nfo Ferere"

LP; Ibukun Orisun Iye [Lagos] MOLPS 32

(1976)

side one: Awodi nfo ferere / Banuso ma beniaso / Meta meta lore / Iwaju lao ma lo / Jossy olatunji shofunwa / E ma fiwon sepe

side two: Omo Niyi Omo Nide / A Ki Nromo Ra Loja / Ma Se'ka Iwo Ore / Esan Nbo Wa

Special thanks to Moos at Global Groove and John at Likembe for posting the complete files for this album with.

http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/

http://likembe.blogspot.com/

And thanks to John Beadle and Toshiya Endo for their Prince Adekunle discography.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAAdekunle.html

Merry Christmas to the World

2009-12-24T06:38:00.000-08:00

side one

Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey
& His International Brothers Band

"Odun Keresimesi"

(Decca WAPS 62)

1972

side one: Odun Keresimesi / Irinse Lo Jona Obey O Jona / Irin Ajo / Ile Oba To Jo

side two: Ka So Wo Po / Oro Obi Pelu Iyawo / Oro Oko Pelu Obi / Olatunbosun Banmeke

Ebenezer Obey speaking during his interview with Tunde Akingbade (2008)

"... the inspiration that made my work, every release, behind every work that I made to be devoted to God and philosophical lyrics - the secret is, I believe, it was my mother's influence. And what is this? My mother was a believer.

The circumstances that surrounded the life of my mother made her to be a good believer. My mother after spending several years with her first husband, there was no issue. That marriage was not blessed with children. And the parents of that man looked at the marriage of so many years, I think it was almost 20 years - definitely over 19 years.

The influence of parents in those days was great. They spoke to the man, 'you cannot continue like this.' So, they had a family meeting and called my own mother's relations and that man's parents. They said: 'We love this woman, but just look at it. After these years, is it not good for them to separate because the doctors have told this woman, that she would not be able to have a child?' So, it was a big blow. It was a shocker to my mother.

That was in Lagos. The man was a senior station master with the Railways. You know we used to have SM, that is station master. The man was a senior station master, SSM, a big post. The incident was a shocker and a blow to my mother. That was how my mother's brothers took her to Idogo. They were in Idogo because of the cocoa production business they were involved in. You know the Egbado, now Yewa area was noted for cocoa production.

My father actually went to Idogo to be a cocoa farmer and, at the same time, he was a carpenter. So, my father was a friend to my mother's elder brother who came to Lagos to bring her to Idogo to hide her face from shame. But the man of God who prayed for my mother said, “The grace of God is sufficient for you” despite the fact that the doctors said she could not have a baby. The man of God said that the grace of that God covers everything and can do anything in the life of a person.

Grace is a five-letter word. This is the month of May - the fifth month. So, grace in my own life is so important. That man did not just say those things to my mother. It was the Holy Spirit that guided him to say those words. And that became a factor. My mother leaned upon that word of the man, that word that said, 'The grace of God is sufficient for you!'

And the man told my mother she should be praying and saying, 'God, your grace is sufficient for me despite all that the doctors have said.' So, my mother became a believer, a strong believer that she held on to that word, 'God your grace is sufficient for me.' So my mother was doing everything, praying. And when she got to Idogo, even though the doctors said she could not bear a baby, she became pregnant with my sister. Truly, the grace of God was sufficient for her. Before she knew it again, she became pregnant and had me. And my mother told me that when my father called her, 'what are we going to name this boy?', she told my father, 'Ebenezer! Hitherto, the Lord had helped us!' which in Yoruba we say, 'Nihin Ni Oluwa Ran mi Lowo De!'" - Ebenezer Obey (2008)

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Cole

Special thanks to John at Likembe and Moos at Global Groove for posting the files for this music.
http://likembe.blogspot.com/

http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/

And thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Ebenezer Obey discography.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAObey.html

side two:

Alhaji Kollington Ayinla ~ Blessing

2009-12-22T05:59:00.000-08:00

side one

Alhaji Kollington Ayinla & His Fuji 78 Organization

"Blessing"

(Kollington KRLPS 027)

side one: E Ye Ika Se / Oromo Adie Fo / Ko S'Ohun Tan O Le Fi Gberaga / Adio Shile / Won Ti Gbe Oye Fun Mi

side two: Pataki L'Omo / To Ba Jisoro Mi / Engineer Olatunji - Iya Suna / Odun Titun De / Ao Toro Emi Gesa Fun Enia / Ki Aiye Ma Gbagbe Mi

"Every morning when the Gazelle wakes up it knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be eaten. Every morning when the Lion wakes up it knows it must run faster than the slowest Gazelle or it will starve. So it doesn't matter if you are a Lion or a Gazelle.. when the sun comes up, you'd better be running."

I just found that proverb. Made me chuckle.

Respect to Moos at Global Groove for posting the files for this music.

http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/

And thanks to Toshiya Endo for his Alhaji Kollington Ayinla discography.

http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAAyinla.html

side two:

Rogana Ottah and His Black Heros

2009-12-18T07:07:00.000-08:00

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side one

Rogana Ottah and His Black Heros

"Fire De Burn"

AGB 131

side one: Fire De Burn / Onweli Azu Ka Ego

side two: Love Your Neighbour / Ndu-Ka-Aku

From the back cover:

Fire fire dey burn.
You go to East you go to the West
You go to the South you go to the North
So so sofa sofa fire dey burn.
O papa dey cry mama dey cry picking dey cry.
I sofa from morning to night so so sofa every day money hard to get.

All over the world people dey hungry people dey die.
No money for food. No work to do.
Words Wettin my eye dey see my mouth no fit talk.

Fire dey burn.
Everywhere.
Everyday.

Special thanks to Ylowek Scavel-Cronek for posting the files for this music.

http://ylow.blogspot.com/

side two:

Curry Goat and Version - Chapter One

2009-12-15T09:41:00.000-08:00

side one

Curry Goat & Version

CHAPTER ONE

side one:

Tug A War Game - Lacksley Castell

Keep on Knocking - Jacob Miller

Leaving - Lacksley Castell

Comercialization Dub - Rockers All Stars feat. Jacob Miller

Each One Teach One - Jacob Miller

side two:

Firehouse Rock - The Wailing Souls

Kingdom Rise Kingdom Fall - The Wailing Souls

They Don't Know Jah - The Wailing Souls

Why, I ask myself, haven't I posted any reggae music on this blog?

Here's an offering to open a reggae section @ grooVemonzter.

Side one features Lacksley Castell and Jacob Miller in a sampling of Augustus Pablo productions. Rhythm tracks are laid down by the Rockers All Stars (aka the Aggrovators aka the Revolutionaries aka Soul Syndicate). Side two brings on the mighty Wailing Souls backed by the Roots Radics Band with Scientist at the controls mixing extended versions. All these songs were recorded at Channel One studios during the late 1970's to early 1980's. Back in the day when "Rockers" was giving way to "Dancehall." And Dancehall was still reggae.. But that's another story.

Respect to musicians Sly & Robbie, the Soul Syndicate Band and the Roots Radics.

side two:

Dele Abiodun ~ Adawa Super Sound

2009-12-09T04:19:00.000-08:00

side one:

Dele Abioudun

"Adawa Super Sound"

Shanachie (43032)

1985

side one:

Confrontation
Alalo moko
Adawa super dub

side two:

You are my love
Mo wo otun
Ore dani oto pon
Eje iga foro kofa odale
Kowo kowo
Oje le me na

"When the Lagos party people, especially the Yoruba elite, gets into a marathon 'til dawn jam-down, more often than not they choose the slinky, mesmerizing Afro-funk of juju for their party's soundtrack. A sea of undulating bodies rising and falling to the endless rhythm, swirls in front of a juju band's silvery, ringing guitars, murmuring electric bass and thundering talking drums. Airy lush harmonies, supercharged by a brassy tenor, hang like clouds over all. And the band plays on for six, seven, eight hours with hardly a break." - from the back cover (1985).

Special thanks to Moos the Global Groover for posting the files for this album.

http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/

Music is universal.

side two:

Queen Oladunni Decency

2009-12-04T07:46:00.000-08:00

track three:

Queen Oladunni Decency

"African Mummy Juju"

track three: Ninu Igbagbo Lemi O Ma Yan/Alafia Logun Oro/Odun Yin San Wa Sowo

Special thanks to Freedomblues for posting the files for this great music.

http://freedomblues.blogspot.com/

Queen Oladunni Decency

2009-12-01T05:59:00.000-08:00

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track one:

Queen Oladunni Decency

"African Mummy Juju"

track one: Ijesa Progressive Union (Kano)/Emi Yio Ma Yin O Logo/Chief S. B. Ajasa Oluwa

track two: Atunpa Mai Ku/Mummy Juju Fans/Pegan-Pegan

Special thanks to Freedomblues for posting the files for this great music. Keep them coming...

http://freedomblues.blogspot.com/

track two:

Sikiru Ayinde Barrister ~ Military

2009-11-26T07:05:00.000-08:00

side one

Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister

"Military"

1984

side one

Military
E sere be
E samin
Late Alhaji Haruna --Ishola
Late Alhaji F. Oriola Hassan ( Shanu-Olu )
Alhaji Jide Okonnu ( Copperfield )

side two

Ori mi ma jeki temi o gbe
Ojo abini
Happy birthday
Alhaji Mukaila Adio Onabanjo

Special thanks to Global Groove for posting the files for this great music.

http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/

side two

Vis-a- Vis ~ Odu Gu Ahoroo

2009-11-24T06:05:00.000-08:00

side one

Vis-a-Vis

"Odo Gu Ahoroo"

1976

side one

1 Odo gu ahoroo
- Maye pentoa
- Ohianiwa
- Osu a ono nkoaa

side two

1 Sunsum me gu mu
2 Odo fever
3 Abofra ketewa
4 Ebeto dabi

Another great album found on the Global Groove blog; "Odo Gu Ahoroo" from Vis-a-Vis. According to Moos this album came out in 1976. Still sounding fresh in 2009.

All repect to musicians.

Vis-a-Vis:

Isaac Yeboah - Lead Vocals
Sammy 'Red' Cropper - Guitar
Slim Yaw Manu - Bass
Anthony Yeboah - Vocals
Kung-Fu Kwaku - Drums
Yaw Asante - Conga
Ayim Bediako
Daniel Asare - Maracas
Abee Mensah - Keyboards

Special thanks to Moos at Global Groove for posting this essential album.

http://globalgroovers.blogspot.com/

side two

Nkengas in London

2009-11-14T10:47:00.000-08:00

side one

Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe

and His Nigerian Soundmakers

Nkengas in London

Orbitone OTO 06

1973

side one:

William Emeka Omambala

Asa Mpete Special

Anaedo Special

side two

Unzulu Onye / Ige'Gbupi
Ekene Dili Chukwu

This is a great album. And even better it comes with a story.

I found the album posted at the Snap Crackle & Pops blog along with this interesting description:

"According to John at Likembe this album is not by The Nkengas, but is actually a recording by Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe and His Nigerian Soundmakers."

Digging a bit deeper I found this on the Likembe blog:

"The Ikengas were born in 1973 as "The Nkengas" when they split from bandleader Osita Osadebe, in the process hijacking the master tape that became the legendary Nkengas in London ."

So the band members left the band and took the tapes. This, my friends, is an example of why record producers have come to rely so heavily on computer generated riddims sad to say..

Listening to this wonderful album thirty-six years after its release the unmistakable voice of Chief Stephen Osadebe is as plain as day. But no where on the cover is the name "Stephen Osadebe" to be found. So it goes.

In any case it's a great album. Check it out.

Special thanks to Snap Crackle & Pops for posting the files for this album and more.

http://snapcrackleandpops.blogspot.com

Also continued thanks to John at Likembe for he great blog and for setting the record straight on the origins of this music.

http://likembe.blogspot.com

side two

African Brothers Dance Band International

2009-11-11T08:47:00.000-08:00

side one

African Brothers Dance Band International

Lead by Paa Steel Ampadu

side one:

Ena Eye A Mane Me

Ebi Te Yie

Abusua Nnye Asafo

Mmobrowa

Ofie Nwansena

side two:

Hini Me

Seantie

San Behwe Wo Mma

Me Nyame Wo Pennye Ho

Oyonko Brebo

Special thanks to Freedomblues for posting the files for this album.

http://freedomblues.blogspot.com/

side two