Recent Posts Tagged With 'afrobeat'

• Orlando Julius - Orlando\'s Afro Ideas (1969-1972)

  Posted on Monday December 7th, 2009 at 15:53 in african, world, soul, funk, afrobeat, 70s, 60s, orlando julius

  A collection of tracks from Nigerian artist Orlando Julius and his band the Afro Sounders. A mixture of funk, soul, jazz, afrobeat and highlife (a West African type of music with jazzy horns and guitars).1. Home Sweet Home - 6:252. Psychedelic Afro-S...

• King Sunny Ade - Best of the Classic Years (1969-74)

  Posted on Saturday July 25th, 2009 at 18:24 in african, world, psychedelic, afrobeat, 70s, 60s, king sunny ade

  A collection of Sunny Ade's earlier works, before his popular Juju Music recordings. Full of psychedelic grooves throughout, with percussion and guitars intertwining. A different afrobeat experience than Fela Kuti, but equally as enjoyable!1. Sunny T...

• Fela Kuti - Afrodisiac (1973)

  Posted on Tuesday June 30th, 2009 at 16:08 in african, funk, afrobeat, 70s, tony allen, fela kuti, africa 70

  1. Alu Jon Jonki Jon (12:36)2. Jeun Ko Ku (Chop'n Quench) (7:10)3. Eko Ile (6:38)4. Je'nwi Temi (Don't Gag Me) (13:12)192 kbps::Afrodisiac::...

• Tony Allen - Jealousy/Progress

  Posted on Friday June 12th, 2009 at 03:02 in african, world, funk, afrobeat, 70s, tony allen, fela kuti, africa 70

  The Nigerian drummer, known for his partnership with Fela Kuti. Here are two of his solo albums with Africa '70, Jealousy (1975) and Progress (1977). Fela does contribute to the recordings. I originally obtained this from the Sad Songs From Dirty Lov...

• Fela Kuti - Gentleman (1973)

  Posted on Monday May 18th, 2009 at 14:50 in african, world, funk, afrobeat, 70s, fela kuti

  The Nigerian born, inventor of afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo Ransome Kuti's 1973 release with his group Africa '70. He plays keyboards, saxophone, sings and composes the jams along with drummer Tony Allen. Lyrically, Gentleman is Fela's commentary about W...