英ソウルジャズの新作はナイジェリアです。
イギリスからの独立直後、フェラ・クティの先輩たちが60年代初頭に取り組んだカリプソ、ハイライフ、アパラ、マンボやジュジュを集めたコンピレーション。
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いつもどおりブックレットは48ページ。ブ厚いです。植民地時代から独立運動、その後の混乱まで、国や地域の背景的な部分も含め詳細な解説も読み応えあります。
1. I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots – E Ma Mobun Saya
2. Chris Ajilo and his Cubanos – Ariwo
3. I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots – Aye Wa Kael
4. Charles Iwegbue and his Archibogs – Baby I Tire
5. Haruna Ishola and his Group – Iba Awon Agba
6. E.C. Arinze – Chukwu Fulum Nanya
7. Victor Ola-Iya and his Cool Cats – Cool Cats Invitation
8. Ganiyu Kale and his Guinea Mambo Orchestra – Iyawo-Ile
9. E.C. Arinze – Freedom Highlife
10. I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots – Bonfo
11. Haruna Ishola and his Group – Owo Ni Fari
12. Apolos Empire Rhythm Orchestra – Cut your Coat According To Your Size
13. E.C. Arinze – Lumumba Calypso
14. Sammy Akpabot and his All Stars – Save For A Rainy Day
15. Ishie Brothers – Onyeoma Rosa
16. Godwin Omobuwa and his Soundmakers – Look, Look, Look
17. E.C. Arinze – Saturday Night
18. J.O. Araba and his Rhythm Blues – Iyawo Ma Pa Mi
19. Godwin Omobuwa and his Soundmakers – You Cheat Me
20. E.C. Arinze – Ozo Emena
21. Tes Dandies Dance Band – Obo Mi Ebe Mi
22. J.O. Araba and his Rhythm Blues – Olowofuja Sawa
23. I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots – Omo Alara