Various Artists

Apala Groups in Nigeria 1967-70 (Limited Gatefold) (SJRLP440)

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Apala Groups in Nigeria 1967-70 (Limited Gatefold)

Various Artists

Soul Jazz Records

5026328004402

LPS 166508

SJRLP440

FUNK

2

LP 29,98 €

DOUBLE LP + DOWNLOAD CODE

GATEFOLD EDITION

‘Apala: Apala Groups in Nigeria 1967-70’ is the first ever collection of Apala music to be released outside of Nigeria.

The album focusses on a wide selection of recordings made in Nigeria in the 1960s, a time when Apala music was at the height of its popularity. Apala is a deeply rhythmical, hypnotic and powerful musical style that combines the striking nasal-style vocals and traditions of Islamic music, the Agidigbo (thumb piano), and the equally powerful drumming and percussion rhythms and techniques of the Yoruba of Nigeria.

The most significant figure in Apala music is undoubtedly Haruna Ishola who features throughout this album. Ishola holds an almost mythological status in his role as populariser of Apala music in Nigeria. Ishola’s singing was believed to be so powerful that, without proper restraint, it could kill the recipient of his music.

ARTISTS & TRACKS:

  • SIDE A
  • A1. Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group – Ewure Ile Komoyi Ode
  • A2. Adebukonla Ajao and Her Group – Aboyin Ile
  • A3. Rapheal Ajide and His Apala Group – Adura Fun Osiwowo
  • A4. Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group – Orin To Mo Gbon Wa
  • A5. R.A. Tikalosoro and His Group – Agilinti Lomu
  • SIDE B
  • B1. Adebukonla Ajao and Her Group– A.B.D. Alawiye
  • B2. Haruna Ishola and His Apala Grou – Asa Ko Gbodo Wole Gbeiyele
  • B3. Adeleke Aremu & His Group – Egbe Arowolo
  • B4. Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group – Rufai Baolgun
  • B5. R.A. Tikalosoro and His Group – Kiniun Kuro Leran Amu Sere
  • SIDE C
  • C1. Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group – S. Aka
  • C2. Adebukonla Ajao and Her Group– Lekele Bale
  • C3. Kasumu Adio and His Apala Group – Odale Ore
  • C4. Ayisatu Alabi and Her Group – Oko Lolomo
  • SIDE D
  • D1. Jimoh Agbejo Bo Ogun and His Group – Oriki Ibeji
  • D2. Ayisatu Alabi and Her Group – Omo Olobi
  • D3. Rapheal Ajide and His Apala Group – Orin Aje
  • D4. Adebukonla Ajao and Her Group – Sunday Babayemi