African Force

by Ginger Baker

African Force cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: ITM
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 34:58
  • Community rating: 3.25/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The legendary Cream drummer assembled a dynamic ensemble to fully explore the complex polyrhythms of the African continent within a jazz-rock framework. 'African Force' highlights his lifelong dedication to traditional African percussion, effortlessly blending intense drum polyphony with fiery instrumental interplay. The album stands as a vibrant testament to his deeply rooted, cross-cultural musical philosophy.

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Tracklist

  1. Brain Damage (4:49)
  2. Sokoto (5:03)
  3. Ansoumania (6:03)
  4. Adoa (6:17)
  5. African Force (12:45)

Credits

  • Ginger Baker - primary artist, drums
  • Karen Kemper - cover
  • Das Pferd - ensemble
  • Hendrik Pauler - lacquer cut by
  • Francis Mensah - percussion
  • Ampofo - percussion, voice
  • Ansou Mana Bangoura - percussion, voice
  • J. C. Commodore - percussion, voice

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