Various - Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of 1970s Funky LagosThis definitive reissue features the original LP remastered and pressed on 180 gram triple vinyl in a gatefold sleeve. Originally released riding a wave of global interest in afrobeat at the turn of the decade, Strut's original Nigeria 70 set broke the mould for African compilations when it first surfaced in September 2001. Digging deep into Nigeria's archives, the collection showcased for the first time the stunning variety of fusions recorded across

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The Wake and The Orchids

All the elements that made the band a legend are present here: piledriver rhythm section

Sticky Thompson and Skully Sims on percussions

Mastermind Stephan Kaske and his band present the typical sound cascades and sequences of the Berlin school

Cut from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray

and attempted to cause a diversion while his kleptomaniac girlfriend stole a pair of boots

The album is exploding euphoria from start to finish

the track interwoven with Jasamine’s silvery vocals

In the final verse

With its allusions to the Vietnam War and US imperialism

Birth of the Cool is a compilation album by American jazz musician Miles Davis