Various
Nigeria 70: Lagos Jump (2lp)
It was the sound of post-independence Nigeria, a time of celebration & wealth but, ultimately, of political oppression. The music reflected the times - a heady mix of traditional rhythms & big band highlife with the new rock, soul & jazz sounds crackling through transistor radios from Europe & the U.S. Compiled by leading Afro archivist Duncan Brooker & Quinton Scott and featuring extensive sleeve notes by author John Collins. TRACKS: 01. Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars - Yabis 02. Ify Jerry Crusade - Everybody Likes Something Good 03. Bola Johnson & His Easy Life Top Beats - Ezuku Buzo 04. Ashanti Afrika Jah - Onyame 05. Olufemi Ajasa & His New Nigerian Brothers - Aiye Le 06. Peacocks Guitar Band - Eddie Quansa 07. Peter King - African Dialects 08. Dynamic Africana - Igbehin Lalayo Nta 09. Chief Checker - Ire Africa 10. Tony Tete Harbor & The Star Heaters of Nigeria - Tete Muo Bu Muo 11. The Faces - Tug Of War 12. Eric (Showboy) Akaeze & His Royal Ericos - Wetin De Watch Goat, Goat Dey Watcham 13. The Immortals - Hot Tears 14. Rex Williams - You Are My Heart 15. Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestros - Dododo 16. Eddie Okwedy - Happy Survival