Nigeria Afrobeat Special: The New Explosive Sound in 1970's Nigeria

by Various Artists

Nigeria Afrobeat Special: The New Explosive Sound in 1970's Nigeria cover art

Highlighting the fierce, highly political bands that formed in the wake of Fela Kuti's massive cultural shadow, this compilation explores the deeply complex rhythms of 1970s Afrobeat. The extended tracks feature relentless, interlocking polyrhythms, blistering jazz horns, and hypnotic, chanted vocals. The release serves as an essential companion piece for understanding the widespread impact of Nigeria's most famous and rebellious musical movement.

Genres

  • Afrobeat

Tracklist

  1. Who're You? (original 45 version)
  2. We Dey Find Money
  3. Enwan
  4. Mind Your Business
  5. Otachikpopo
  6. Afro-Blues
  7. Ariwo Yaa
  8. Hankuri
  9. Do the Afro Shuffle
  10. Gbomojo
  11. Ole