1440

    Afro Baby The Evolution of the Afro-Sound in Nigeria 1970-79

    Soundway
      • 1. The Sahara All Stars – Alikail Adajo
      • 2. Bola Johnson – Lagos Sisi
      • 3. The Mebusas – Son Of Mr Bull Dog
      • 4. Fela Ransome Kuti And The Africa 70 – Fogo Fogo
      • 5. The Don Issac Ezekiel Combination – Ire
      • 6. Tunji Oyelana And The Benders – Ipasan
      • 7. Fred Fisher – Asa Sa
      • 8. Orlando Julius And His Afro Sounders – Mura Sise
      • 9. Thony Shorby Nyenwi – No Wrong Show
      • 10. Dr Victor Olaiya International All Stars – Omelebele
      • 11. Stephen Osita Amaechi And His Afro Rhythm Skies – Afro Baby
      • 12. The Martin Brothers Dance Band – Ochonma

      Another superb compilation of rare African music from Sound Way Records with a 16 page booklet full of loads of notes and photos. This album focusses on Nigeria, the major hotbed of 1970s African dance music, where African rhythms and culture were fused with jazz, funk, soul and rock!

      Other Releases on Soundway

      Ghana Special 2Soundway
      Highlighting a time when the burgeoning Ghanaian diaspora across Europe and North America was utilising new music technology and recording techniques....
        Sai GalaxyOkere EPSoundway
        The EP follows up 2022's 'Get It As You Move' EP, blending layers of vocal harmonies and synth washes with a rock solid disco base. The sound stays faithful...
        • – Sometimes It Rains feat. Kaivili
        • – Okere feat. Bade
        • – Rich Man, Poor Man feat. Rob
        • – Hold Me Tonight feat. Steve Monite
        Lord EchoRarities 2010-2020: Japanese Tour SinglesSoundway
        While we patiently await new music, we can revel in versions that escaped the typical overthinking that occurs during the album process, instead reflecting...
          Rex OmarRex OmarSoundway
          With a career spanning 30 years he has evolved the genre, pushed boundaries and dazzled listeners with his inventive output. A definitive piece of Omar's...
            Circus UnderwaterCircus UnderwaterSoundway
            Seminal 1980s ambient/new age record reissued on Soundway. Features artwork from Grateful Dead collaborator, David Lundquist!
              Ayo Manuel1983-90Soundway
              Soundway Records presents Ayo Manuel '1983-1990', a collection of selected works by one of Nigeria's DIY pioneers. This mini compilation selects the stand...
                felbmcycli infiniSoundway
                Dutch multi-instrumentalist Felbm returns with the conceptual album ‘cycli infini’ : a 38-minute composition of metamorphosing tape loops, musical...
                • – cycli infini
                • – cycli infini (excerpt)
                Yoruba SingersBasa Bongo / Black PepperSoundway
                Guyana folk music reinterpreted and infused with Afro-roots and culture, reissued on vinyl for the first time. Stunning issue via Soundway!
                  The Yoruba SingersOjinga's OwnSoundway
                  The 1974 debut album Ojinga's Own (along with the single Basa Bongo/Black Pepper) by Guyanese Afro-Folk band The Yoruba Singers has been remastered for...
                  • – Ojinga's Own
                  • – No Intention
                  The LahaarThe LahaarSoundway
                  Drawing inspiration from the depths of late 70's NYC proto-rap disco instrumentals, Nigerian boogie-funk, jamaican dub and modern jazzy house - The Lahaar...
                    Nenad Jelic and Laza RistovskiOperaSoundway
                    Nenad Jelic is one of the most original artists to appear on the Serbian music scene, a percussionist obsessed with melody and silence, a multidisciplinary...
                      Sintesis Moderna: An Alternate Vision of Argentinian Music 1980—1990Soundway
                      **Essential compilation on Soundway!** A digital rewilding of computer and synth powered music, dripping with an impressive variety of influence, from...
                      • Carlos Cutaia – Operativo
                      • El Signo – Dimensiones Ocultas (Ric Piccolo Edit)
                      • Ultimate Warriors – Running Away From You
                      • Abaddon – No Es Computable
                      • Toby – Ain't That Better (Harari Edit)
                      • The Originals – Vamos A La Playa
                      • Mike Ribas – Secuencia Sin Consecuencias
                      • Adalberto Cevasco – Reencuentros No. 2
                      • Los Mœsicos Del Centro – Esquirlas
                      • Divina Gloria – Mediterranee Club
                      • Mike Ribas – Como Son Los Retratos (Harari Edit)
                      • Delight – I Wanna Make You Mine
                      • Gaita – Mueve Tu Cuerpo
                      • Donald – A Ver, A Ver (Ric Piccolo Edit)
                      • Bad Girls – Dance To Dance
                      • Carla Rab – Sexy Films
                      • Los Musicos Del Centro – Aire de Tropicos
                      • Jorge Lopez Ruiz – De Mama Candombe
                      • Jorge Alfano – Fuego
                      • 1. Carlos Cutaia – Operativo
                      • 2. El Signo – Dimensiones Ocultas (Ric Piccolo Edit)
                      • 3. Ultimate Warriors – Running Away From You
                      • View full info and tracklisting
                      Ritmo Fantasia: Balearic Spanish Synth-Pop, Boogie and House (1982-1992)Soundway
                      The 21 track selection curated by Trujillo, a Venezuelan producer, DJ and record collector based in Berlin, explores the forgotten corners of the 1980s...
                      • – Mogambo - Dando Vueltas
                      • – Nsue - Rebelde Silueta
                      • – Cuélebre - Costa Verde
                      ThabaEyes Rest Their FeetSoundway
                      The particular Thaba sound reflects a sonic duality drawing on a double pop heritage of Mbaqanga and Bubblegum artists like The Soul Brothers, Paul Ndlovu...
                      • – Old Tapes
                      • – Warrior
                      • – Vaya Le Nna
                      • – Confided
                      • – Mungu
                      • – Resilient
                      • – Severin
                      • – Throw It All Away
                      • – Tsoma
                      • – Brew
                      Me and My FriendsHide Your WaySoundway
                      British quintet Me and My Friends release their captivating and mesmerising second album, Hide Your Way, on Soundway. A unique and singular blend, it's...
                      • – All That Is You
                      • – Droplet
                      • – Holiday
                      Black Truth Rhythm BandIfetayoSoundway
                      Soundway have beautifully reissued afro-centric, Trinidadian band, Black Truth Rhythm Band's 'Ifetayo' album, originally released in 1976. Killer laidback...
                      • – Ifetayo
                      • – You People
                      • – Saved Musician
                      • – Kilimanjaro
                      Kiki Gyan 24 Hours In A Disco 1978-82Soundway
                      Seven, super funky discofied Ghanian stompers from Africa's answer to Stevie Wonder, Kiki Gyan!  Collected here is the best of Gyan’s work...
                      • – disco dancer
                      • – 24 hours in disco
                      • – keep on dancing
                      • – pretty pretty girls

                      People also bought

                      Nigeria Afrobeat SpecialThe New Explosive Sound In 1970's NigeriaSoundway
                      OK so we know there are lots of them but Brighton-based label Soundway keep churning out QUALITY African compilations and this one is no different! Those...
                      • fela ransome kuti & the africa 70 – who're you? (original 45 version)
                      • eric showboy akaeze & his royal ericos – wi dey find money
                      • the anansa professionals – enwan
                      • bongos ikwue & the groovies – otachikpokpo
                      • orlando julius & his afro-sounders – afro-blues
                      • 1. fela ransome kuti & the africa 70 – who're you? (original 45 version)
                      • 2. eric showboy akaeze & his royal ericos – wi dey find money
                      • 3. the anansa professionals – enwan
                      • View full info and tracklisting
                      Ghana SpecialModern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81Soundway
                      The ever excellent Soundway Records follow up on their popular 'Nigeria Special' and 'Ghana Soundz' volumes with a double cd of 33 original, obscure cuts...
                      • The Mercury Dance Band – Kai Wawa
                      • The Barbecues – Aaya Lolo
                      • Asaase Ase – Ohiani Sua Efir
                      • City Boys Band – Nya Asem Hwe
                      • Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars – I Go Die For You
                      • Ebo Taylor – Twer Nyame (excerpt)
                      • The Ogyatanaa Show Band – You Monopolise Me
                      Black Truth Rhythm BandIfetayoSoundway
                      Soundway have beautifully reissued afro-centric, Trinidadian band, Black Truth Rhythm Band's 'Ifetayo' album, originally released in 1976. Killer laidback...
                      • – Ifetayo
                      • – You People
                      • – Saved Musician
                      • – Kilimanjaro
                      Nigeria SpecialModern Highlife, Afro Sounds, & Nigerian Blues 1970-76 - vol.2Soundway
                      Nigeria Special 2 is the second part to the excellent Nigeria Special album released to critical acclaim in 2007 and further extends the look at the most...
                      • Fubura Sekibo – Psychedelic Baby
                      • Black's Zenith – Shango Oba Onina
                      • The People Star – Omwu Dinjo
                      The World EndsAfro Rock & Psychedelia In 1970s NigeriaSoundway
                      The World Ends is the latest title from Soundway Records showcasing a wave of guitar driven and psychedelic groups that sprung up in Nigeria during the...
                      • The Thermometers – Babalawo
                      • The Black Mirrors – The World Ends
                      • The Semi Colon – Isi Agboncha
                      • Chuck Barrister & The Voices of Darkness – Be Kind, Be Foolish, Be Happy
                      • Tony Grey & The Magnificient Zeinians – Ugbo Ndoma
                      RobMake It Fast, Make It Slow (Repress)Soundway
                      ROB was an enigmatic recording artist from Ghana who cut two albums for the legendary Essiebons label in 1977. Neither of these were big domestic hits...
                      • – Loose Up Yourself
                      • – Make It Fast, Make It Slow
                      • – Not The End
                      • – I've Got To See You Again, Lord
                      • – He Shall Live In You
                      • – But You
                      • – Bargain
                      • – Back On You
                      Monomono The Dawn Of AwarenessSoundway
                      Rare afro-rock from Nigerian's 'Soul brother number one'. Brillaint second album by Joni Haastrup’s band MonoMono from 1974. This super funky...
                      • – plain fighting
                      • – ipade aladun (yoruba)
                      • – the awareness is wot you need
                      Hedzoleh SoundzHedzolehSoundway
                      Hedzoleh Soundz were one of the first and most original ‘Afro’ bands from 1970s Ghana playing an unusual mix of traditional music from across...
                      • – Rekpete
                      • – Omusu Da Fe M'Musu
                      • – Hedzoleh!
                      Monomono Give The Beggar A Chance Soundway
                      Rare afro-rock from Nigerian's 'Soul brother number one'. This is the essential debut album from Joni Haastrup’s band MonoMono originally released...
                      • – Ema kowa lasa ile wa
                      • – The world might fall over
                      Black Goddess The Soundtrack From Ola Balogun's Film Soundway
                      Deep, experimental afro-jazz soundtrack to Ola Balogun’s legendary movie ‘Black Goddess’ from 1978 on Soundway. The film was written...
                      • – brothers and sisters
                      • – the quest
                      • – slave march
                      The FunkeesDancing Time: The Best Of The Funkees 1973-77Soundway
                      In the early 1970s The Funkees were the number-one east Nigerian band and the only outfit to seriously challenge the popular Lagos based rock combos...
                        Studio One Ska FeverSoul Jazz Records
                        A blistering collection of ska tunes from Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd's legendary Studio One Records, Jamaica's foundation label of reggae music. Featuring...
                        • Hugh Godfrey – Mad World
                        • Johnny Moore – Skavling Johnny
                        • Bongo Man & The Skatalites – Marcus Garvey
                        • The Clarendonians – Rudie Bam Bam
                        • Jackie Opel – Old Rocking Chair
                        • Bob Marley & The Wailers – Climb The Ladder
                        • Jackie Mittoo – Jump For Joy
                        • Lee Perry – Gumma
                        • The Soul Brothers – Freedom Sounds
                        • The Clarendonians – You Won't See Me
                        • The Skatalites – Cleopatra
                        • The Gaylads – Don't Try To Reach Me
                        • The Skatalites – Ska Parisienne
                        • Higgs & Wilson – There's A Reward
                        • The Skatalites – Timothy
                        • The Ethiopians – Live Good
                        • Don Drummond – Green Island
                        • Bob Marley & The Wailers – Mr. Talkative
                        Jungle HitsVolume 3Street Tuff Records
                        MASSIVE! Killer original Ragga Jungle CD from 1995! Very rare original copies! - get one while you can!
                          Nosferatu The Vampyre (1979)By Werner HerzogAnchor Bay
                          Essential German New Wave film with amazing soundtrack from Popul Vuh, longtime musical collaborators with the director Werner Herzog. Region 2 (Europe)
                            Batida Batida Soundway
                            A distinctly modern and vibrant project with its feet firmly rooted in the past, Batida combine samples from old 1970s Angolan tracks with modern electronic...
                            • – yumbala
                            Desmond Dekker And The AcesFu Man ChuBeverley's
                            This is one of Desmond Dekker's best tunes from the late 60s originally on a b-side!! Highly recommended
                            • – Fu Man Chu
                            Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings From The 1970's & 80'sSoundway
                            Soundway return with another instalment in their acclaimed african "special" series - this time focussing on 70's and 80's Kenya!Having delved deep into...
                            • The Loi Toki Tok – Ware Wa
                            • Slim Ali & The Famous Hodi Boys – Watoto Nyara
                            • The Mombasa Vikings – Mama Matotoya
                            Sympathy For The Devil aka One + OneBy Jean Luc Godard featuring The Rolling Stones (1968)In2film
                            Jean-Luc Godard's Sympathy For The Devil is an exhilarating, provocative pastiche of a motion picture. While the focus of the film is on The Rolling Stones...
                              The World Is ShakingCubanismo From The Congo 1954-55Honest Jon's
                              Fired-up, originary African pop, conjuring the Congolese rumba from imported Latin 78s — with thumb pianos, kazoos, banjos, bottles, violins, and...
                              • laurent lomande – maboka marie
                              • adikwa depala – matete paris
                              • andre denis – cherie n'aluli yo
                              Four Tet Beautiful RewindText
                              Much talked about and highly anticipated album from Kieran Hebden. Almost coming as a surprise, 'Beautiful Rewind' delivers on what the speculation has...
                              • – Gong
                              • – Parallel Jalebi
                              • – Crush
                              • – Aerial
                              • – Your Body Feels