11385

    Nigeria Disco Funk Special The Sound of the Underground Lagos Dancefloor 1974-79

    Soundway
    • The Sahara All Stars – Take Your Soul
    • T-Fire – Will of the People
    • Johnny Haastrup – Greetings
    • Voice of Darkness – Mota Ginya
    • Dr Adolf Ahanotu – Ijere
    • S-Job Movement – Love Affair
    • 1. The Sahara All Stars – Take Your Soul
    • 2. T-Fire – Will of the People
    • 3. Asiko Rock Group – Lagos City
    • 4. Johnny Haastrup – Greetings
    • 5. Bongos Ikwue & The Groovies – You've Gotta Help Yourself
    • 6. Jay-U Experience – Some More
    • 7. Voice of Darkness – Mota Ginya
    • 8. Dr Adolf Ahanotu – Ijere
    • 9. S-Job Movement – Love Affair

    This is AWESOME!! Wow! The excellent Sound Way records have surpassed themselves with this, the second part of a planned trio of Nigeria-focused compilations. Following on from their essential collection of Nigerian highlife, this installment focuses on the homegrown disco and boogie sounds of the mid to late 1970s Lagos nightclub scene! This is an incredible collection of super-obscure African disco and boogie that you will almost certainly never have heard before - this stuff is truly incredible and sits perfectly next to the American records that served as inspiration for these Nigerian musicians! Indeed, the DJs in the underground nightspots of mid to late 1970s Lagos would spin local talent like this alongside US import singles by the likes of Brass Construction, BT Express, and James Brown! Saturday and Sunday nights were for looking good and going out in late 1970s Lagos evidently! This is an essential compilation that reveals Nigeria's secret disco treasure to the world! - and as with all the Sound Way releases, this comes with loads of notes and photos! Very highly recommended!

    Other Releases on Soundway

    Ghana Special: HighlifeSoundway
    Seminal sounds from the golden age of Ghanaian music. Highlife, rock, and soul collide and merge with tradition and culture. New styles meet old styles....
      Ghana Special 2Soundway
      Highlighting a time when the burgeoning Ghanaian diaspora across Europe and North America was utilising new music technology and recording techniques....
      • – The Godfathers - Ebe Ye Yie Ni
      • – Pat Thomas - Gye Wani
      • – Bessa Simons - Sii Nana
      • – Rex Gyamfi - Obiara Bewu
      • – Pepper, Onion, Ginger & Salt - M.C. Mambo
      • – Andy Vans - Adjoa Amisa
      • – Starlite - Anoma Koro
      • – Abdul Raheem - Alaiye
      • – Ernest Honny - New Dance
      • – Kwasi Afari Minta - Barima Nsu
      • – Marijata - Otanhunu
      • – Jon K – Asafo
      • – Dadadi - Jigi Jigi
      • – Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Apple
      • – Charles Amoah - Fre Me (Call Me)
      • – George Darko - Kaakyire Nua
      • – Nan Mayen - Mumude
      • – Nana Budjei - Asobrachie
      K. Frimpong & His Cubano FiestasK. Frimpong & His Cubano FiestasSoundway
      Contains both 1976 and 1977 K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas albums
        Ayo Manuel1983-90Soundway
        Soundway Records presents Ayo Manuel '1983-1990', a collection of selected works by one of Nigeria's DIY pioneers. This mini compilation selects the stand...
          ThabaEyes Rest Their FeetSoundway
          The particular Thaba sound reflects a sonic duality drawing on a double pop heritage of Mbaqanga and Bubblegum artists like The Soul Brothers, Paul Ndlovu...
          • – Old Tapes
          • – Warrior
          • – Vaya Le Nna
          • – Confided
          • – Mungu
          • – Resilient
          • – Severin
          • – Throw It All Away
          • – Tsoma
          • – Brew
          Me and My FriendsHide Your WaySoundway
          British quintet Me and My Friends release their captivating and mesmerising second album, Hide Your Way, on Soundway. A unique and singular blend, it's...
          • – All That Is You
          • – Droplet
          • – Holiday
          Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings From The 1970's & 80'sSoundway
          Soundway return with another instalment in their acclaimed african "special" series - this time focussing on 70's and 80's Kenya!Having delved deep into...
          • The Loi Toki Tok – Ware Wa
          • Slim Ali & The Famous Hodi Boys – Watoto Nyara
          • The Mombasa Vikings – Mama Matotoya

          People also bought

          African Scream Contest: Raw & Psychedelic Afro Sounds From Benin & TogoAnalog Africa
          This is an AWESOME compilation of super-funky, raw, and rootsy African funk from 1970s Benin and Togo! An essential party rocking album of super-rare...
          • Lokanan Andre – Mi Kple Dogbekpo
          • Picoby Band D'Abomey – Mi Ma Kpe Dji
          • Gabo Brown – It's a Vanity
          • El Rego et Ses Commandos – Se Na Min
          • Napo De Mi Amor – Leki Santiagos
          • Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou – Gbeti Madjro
          • Roger Damawuzan – Wait For Me
          • Ouinsou Corneille – Vinon So Minsou
          • Orchestre Super Jheevs des Pailotes – Ye Nan Lon An
          • Tidjani Kone – Djanfa Magni
          • Discafric Band – Houiou Djin Nan Zon
          • Le SUper Borgou De Parakou – Congolese Benin Ye
          • Vincent Aheheinnou – Ou Cest Lui Ou Cest Moi
          • Les Volcans De La Capital – Oya Ka Jojo
          TropicaliaA Brazilian Revolution in SoundSoul Jazz Records
          This album was released on Soul Jazz Records in 2005 and is currently out of print. As Wikipedia notes, the album was greeted with universal acclaim stating...
          • Gilberto Gil – Bat Macumba
          • Os Mutantes – A Minha Menina
          • Gal Costa – Tuareg
          • Gilberto Gil & Os Mutantes – Domingo No Parque
          • Caetano Veloso – Alfomega
          • Gal Costa – Sebatiana
          • Gilberto Gil – Procissao
          • Caetano Veloso – Irene
          • Os Mutantes – Ave Genghis Khan
          • Jorge Ben – Take It Easy My Brother Charlie
          • Tom Ze – Jimmy Renda-Se
          • Os Mutantes – Ando Meio Desligado
          • Caetano Veloso – Tropicalia
          • Tom Ze – Quero Sambal Meu Bem
          • Gal Costa – Vou Recomecar
          • Os Mutantes – Panis Et Circenses
          • Tom Ze – Gloria
          • Os Mutantes – Quem Tem Medo De Brincar De Amor
          • Caetano Veloso – Lost In The Paradise
          • Os Mutantes – Bat Macumba
            Afro-Beat Airways: West African Shock Waves Ghana & Togo 1972-1978Analog Africa
            Amazing compilation of 70's African music from the ever-excelllent Analog Africa camp! Organ-driven Afro-beat, cosmic Afro-funk and raw, psychedelic...
            • Uppers International – Dankasa
            • Apagya Show Band – Ma Nserew Me
            • K.Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas – Me Yee Owu Den
            • Marijata – Break Through
            • Ebo Taylor & The Sweet Beans – Odofo Nyi Akyiri Biara
            • Orchestre Abass – Awula Bo Fee Ene
            • Itadi – Live In Other World
            • Apagya Show Band – Mumunde
            • Rob (with Mag-2) – More
            • Cos-Ber-Zam – Ne Noya
            • De Frank Professionals – Afe Ato Yen Bio
            • African Brothers Band – Ngyegye No So
            • Uppers International – Neriba Lanchina
            • Ebo Taylor & The Pelicans – Come Along
            Afro BabyThe Evolution of the Afro-Sound in Nigeria 1970-79Soundway
            Another superb compilation of rare African music from Sound Way Records with a 16 page booklet full of loads of notes and photos. This album focusses on...
              Ghana SpecialModern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81Soundway
              The ever excellent Soundway Records follow up on their popular 'Nigeria Special' and 'Ghana Soundz' volumes with a double cd of 33 original, obscure cuts...
              • The Mercury Dance Band – Kai Wawa
              • The Barbecues – Aaya Lolo
              • Asaase Ase – Ohiani Sua Efir
              • City Boys Band – Nya Asem Hwe
              • Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars – I Go Die For You
              • Ebo Taylor – Twer Nyame (excerpt)
              • The Ogyatanaa Show Band – You Monopolise Me
              Orchestre Poly Rythmo de CotonouEchos Hypnotiques 1969-1979 - Volume 2Analog Africa
              The second volume of recordings from Benin's magnificent Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou, this time recorded at the EMI studios in Lagos for the Albarika...
              • – Se Ba Ho
              • – Azon De Ma Gnin Kpevi
              • – Malin Kpon O
              • – Houe Djein Nada
              Voodoo DrumsDrummers Of The Societe Absolument Guinin (Haiti)Universal Sound
              Unique collection containing authentic rhythms of Haitian Voodoo drumming. Recorded in Port-au-Prince, Haiti by Soul Jazz Records, this album features...
              • – Yanvalou
              • – Africanadou
              • – Rongol
              • – Zepol
              • – Dahome
              • – Congo
              • – Mai
              • – Parigol
              • – Contredance
              • – Afranchi
              • – Juba
              • – Petro
              • – Kita
              • – Boumba
              • – Koye
              • – Zepol
              • – Areyen
              • – Mas Karon
              • – Ibo
              Freedom, Rhythm and Sound BOOK ONEBy Gilles Peterson and Stuart BakerSoul Jazz Records
              Freedom Rhythm and Sound Chapter 2 is now available in Hardback. Large format (12" x 12") plexi-bound deluxe book, 180 page, 100s of killer sleeves! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Large...
                Dorian ConceptWhen Planets ExplodeKindred Spirits
                Many marked Dorian Concept as one of the most promising beat producers of 2008, and now at beginning of 2009 ’When Planets Explode’ finally...
                • – Freehanded Monkey
                • – Mesh Beam Splitter
                • – The Fucking Formula
                • – Fort Teen
                The Real Sound Of Chicago: Underground Disco From The Windy City Compiled by Mr Peabody RecordsBBE
                Fantastic album of super rare and obscure disco tunes from Chicago aka The Windy City! Mr Peabody Record shop owners Mark Grusane & Mike Cole have compiled...
                • premonition – your love is the pocket
                • loveship – love so new
                • larry houston – promise (instrumental version)
                • billy hinton – a challenge
                • maxx traxx – Don't touch it
                Nigeria SpecialModern Highlife, Afro Sounds, & Nigerian Blues 1970-76 - vol.2Soundway
                Nigeria Special 2 is the second part to the excellent Nigeria Special album released to critical acclaim in 2007 and further extends the look at the most...
                • Fubura Sekibo – Psychedelic Baby
                • Black's Zenith – Shango Oba Onina
                • The People Star – Omwu Dinjo