Various
Calabar-itu Road: Groovy Sounds (1972-1982)
HOUSED IN AN EXCLUSIVE SILK-SCREENED JACKET FROM ANTIDESIGNS!
When most people think about Nigerian music, the first thing that comes to mind is Lagos-the country's main commercial
center, the glittering megacity that spawned Yoruba-speaking music luminaries such as Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Sir
Shina Peters and Wizkid. But Nigeria is a country of rich diversity, especially in its music: From the Igbo highlife and
rock bands of east-central region, to the deep Edo roots rhythms from the midwest, to the keening, ornamented Fulani
melodies of the north.
With the new Calabar-Itu Road compilation, Comb & Razor Sound presents 15 heavy tracks recorded in the decade between
1972 and 1982, spotlighting rare music from "Calabar" superstars such as Etubom Rex Williams, Cross River Nationale,
Charles "Effi" Duke, The Doves and Mary Afi Usuah. The package features a magazine-style booklet containing a wealth of
information about the milieu with rare photographs and illustrations.
Price
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Format
LP · 2 disc
Release
20-01-2017
Label
Item-nr
902753
EAN
0112437100410
Availability
Not in stock