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Nigeria Special: Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Nigerian Blues 1970-1976, Pt. 2


African double vinyl set one and another groundbreaking compilation from soundway this compilation presents some of the best unreissued and forgotten sounds from nigeria covering the amazingly vibrant and diverse styles that emerged and flourished at the time everything from highlife jazz afro beat and blues to more traditional styles are represented to give as comprehensive a survey of the scene as possible compiler and dj miles cleret has spent five years working on this album involving trips to lagos and around nigeria interviewing musicians and researching recordings as well as a suitable amount of time scouring dusty record stores and warehouses for the elusive sounds on this double album the booklet covers a history of the time plus indepth information on the artists and musicians as well as a look at the amazing popart cover designs of nigerian records includes rare tracks from celestine ukwu the funkees victor uwaifo tunji oyelana bola johnson etubom rex williams and many more

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