Various Artists
Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos)
LabelStrutGenreJazz & Improvisation
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*2022 stock. In process of stocking* Strut present a definitive vinyl edition of the groundbreaking compilation 'Nigeria 70'. Originally released in 2001, the collection set the benchmark for a new generation of archive labels and releases mining the vaults for rare Afro funk and Afro jazz fusions and helped to paint the wider picture of the 1970s Lagos scene beyond Fela Kuti's catalogue for a legion of soul, funk and dance music enthusiasts. Check!
Format
The original LP (previously released as STRUTLP 013) remastered and pressed on triple vinyl in a gatefold sleeve.
This 3LP set was usually sold with 3CDs in plastic wallets, although they aren't noted here.
This listing is for non 180gm vinyl bought fron record stores etc. Only copies bought direct from the Strut webstore were pressed on 180gm vinyl.
There is another listing which can be used for 180gm vinyl originally bought direct from the Strut webstore.
Release notes
New pressing on translucent green vinyl 3LP in celebration of Strut’s 25th anniversary
| A1 | Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 & 2 ) | 8:02 | |
| A2 | La La La | 3:33 | |
| A3 | Orere Elejigbo | 4:12 | |
| B1 | Shango | 5:49 | |
| B2 | Enjoy Yourself | 5:10 | |
| C1 | Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'N' Quench) | 7:15 | |
| C2 | Ifa | 5:11 | |
| C3 | Allah Wakbarr | 3:30 | |
| D1 | Dancing Time | 3:28 | |
| D2 | Tire Loma Da Nigbehin | 4:46 | |
| D3 | Ikon Allah | 5:44 | |
| E1 | Akayan Ekassa | 3:11 | |
| E2 | Agboju Logun | 10:07 | |
| F1 | Kita Kita | 6:05 | |
| F2 | Ja Fun Mi (Instrumental) | 7:16 |
- Bala Miller
- Composed By (D3)
- Fela Ransome Kuti
- Composed By (C1)
- Gaspar Lawal
- Composed By (F1)
- Joni Haastrup
- Composed By (D2)
- Sunny Ade
- Composed By (F2)
- Larry
- Composed By (C3)
- Lijadu Sisters
- Composed By (A3)
- Orlando Julius Ekemode
- Composed By (A1)
- Peter King
- Composed By (B1)
- Satch Ayo
- Composed By (B2)
- Segun Bucknor
- Composed By (A2)
- Shina Williams
- Composed By (E2)
- The Funkees
- Composed By (D1)
- Tunji Oyelana
- Composed By (C2)
- Sir Victor Uwaifo
- Composed By (E1)
- Tinku Bhattacharyya
- Coordinator [Project Co-ordination]
- Matt Thame
- Design
- Duncan Cowell
- Mastered By
- Duncan Brooker
- Research
- Kayode Samuel
- Research [Nigeria 70 Research Team]
- Laolu Akins
- Research [Nigeria 70 Research Team]
- Sue Bowerman
- Research [Nigeria 70 Research Team]
- Quinton Scott
- Research [Nigeria 70 Research Team], Coordinator [Project Co-ordination], Liner Notes [Track Notes]
- John Armstrong
- Research [Nigeria 70 Research Team], Liner Notes [Sleeve Notes]
