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Blo: Phases 1972-1982

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by AAJ Staff
November 4, 2002

The '70s were a tumultuous time in Nigerian music. The Afro-Carib-jazz sounds of highlife had swept West Africa, and funk was hitting hard. At any time in Lagos you could find a huge variety of cross-cultural fusions, melding Old and New World, tradition and invention. Out of this creative storm came many influential groups, some of which derived their influences more directly than others. When Ginger Baker (drummer of Cream fame) made the journey from the UK across the desert ...

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Various Artists: Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of Funky Lagos

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by AAJ Staff
September 14, 2002

Lest we neglect the under-represented sounds of West African funk, the folks at AfroStrut have put together a magnificent 3-disc compilation that celebrates the movement. Nigeria 70 reminds us of the spirit and diversity of the sounds that emerged around Lagos in the '70s with nearly 150 minutes of music. At the outset, let's make it clear where this set stands: at the very pinnacle of African music compilations ever released. The subject certainly offers a rich field to mine, ...