Release Date: 30 March 2015
Label: Soundway
Packaging Type: Custom Packaging
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5060091555389
Genres: World Music  
Release Date: 30 March 2015
Label: Soundway
Packaging Type: Custom Packaging
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5060091555389
Genres: World Music  
Description
New 38 track compilation from the acclaimed Soundway Records.
Includes previously unreleased first ever known recordings of Afrobeat legend - Fela Kuti
In conjunction with compiler and highlife researcher Dr. Markus Coester, Soundway Records present a very special release. Double CD & triple 180g gatefold vinyl (with a bonus 7 inch). This 45 includes the two first ever recordings by a certain Fela Ransome Kuti with his band The Highlife Rakers.
Recorded by Melodisc in London in 1960 both tracks have been unearthed after more than fifty years in hiding. In many ways this compilation is a prequel of sorts to Soundway's groundbreaking Nigeria & Ghana Special compilations, telling the early story of modern highlife's foundation & formulation. It traces the music from West Africa to London, adding elements of jazz, mambo and calypso along the way and paving the way for the afro sounds of the 1970s.
Accompanied by a 44 page CD booklet and 12 page vinyl booklet, the notes by Dr. Coester include rare photographs, labels and advert reproductions alongside some stunning and very rare recordings.
Tracklisting
Various Artists
Various Artists
Dar Disku
Marechal Papillon
Barbara Hernandez
Various Artists
Sai Galaxy
Oluko Imo
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists