Red Hot + Fela - "Buy Africa" (Baloji & L'Orchestre De La Katuba feat. Kuku)

Please, enjoy yourself as you go through the lyrics of Alhaji Waziri Oshomah, the Oyoyo King, the Legend of Etsako Music:

The world we live in is based on contributions from everybody. One particular individual cannot have it all. We need ourselves to make a better society, because when two hands washes themselves they become cleaner.

You cannot be a farmer and also a medical doctor. You can't be a teacher and also a student at the same time, or a professional driver and also a passenger. Likewise, you cannot be a native doctor and also a trader.

Omhoma Omhoma - you can’t be jack of all trades
We need everybody for a better society, because a tree cannot make a forest alone. 
The forest is comprised of different trees and many other living things.
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Alhaji Waziri Oshomah begins his sermon before a dancing crowd. We’re in a small part of southern Nigeria called Afemailand, known for being a harmonious region where Muslims, Christians, and everyone, no matter their religion, live—and dance—together. 

His song spreads messages of peace, acceptance, and togetherness. “Omhona - Omhona,” he sings over his propulsive keyboard. “We need everybody for a better society. Because a tree cannot make a forest alone. The forest is comprised of different trees and many other living things.”

World Spirituality Classics 3: The Muslim Highlife of

Omhona - Omhona

Kicking off a new edit series on É Soul Cultura, head honcho Luke Una hands over the keys to three secret weapon edits of transcendental dancefloor tackle. Having spent a lifetime getting his hands dirty digging in crates, Luke’s collection of off-the-beaten-track gems is second to none. For this three-track É Soul edit release, Luke delivers a one-way ticket to the outer reaches of the universe soaking up sounds from Trinidad, the UK and Cameroon along the way. Strap in for a triple threat of signature Luke Una edits reworking Ella Andall, Slick Mission and Manu Dibango for the modern dancefloor.

Up first, Luke twists and tweaks the Caribbean radiance of Ella Andall ‘My Spirit Is Music’, enriching this high-energy heater. Speaking about the track he said, “It’s a remarkable, ‘90s, swerve ball, machine soul, afrobeat groove from Trinidad. Incredibly rare, but most importantly it’s a wonderful fusion of drum machine and this almost carnival-like feel to this afrobeat rhythm that just turns it into the outer cosmos.”

Following that, Luke gets suitably cosmic on the dub dials with his 5am Shabeen Proto House Edit of Slick Mission ‘Times Up’. Produced by Jerry Pike of Atmosfear / Elite Records fame, Luke recounts, “This is a very much missed slice of UK house pressure which has its foot firmly in a proto-house feel. Very DIY, rough and raw – it’s an absolute gem. This is one that has definitely escaped most eyes.”

Last but not least, it’s a stop in Cameroon shining a light on the legendary Manu Dibango and his cover of ‘Jingo’ featuring King Sunny Adé. “Their version of ‘Jingo’ takes the original classic into a whole new level of outer space, afro brilliance. It’s such a beautiful cover and really turns the track into something else. The musicianship and vibes just scream out. Oddly no one really seems to know it.”

Three certified winners from Luke’s underground arsenal, reworked, refined and ready to be deployed on any dancefloor when the feeling hits.

Manu Dibango ft King Sunny Adé - Jingo (Luke Una's Dancing In Outer Space Edit)

Coffin for Head of State

Coffin for Head of State (Edit)

Posthuman

Atlas

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Meow Meow Love

For Record Store Day 2016, Knitting Factory Records will release a limited edition 10” vinyl single of “I Go Shout Plenty”, backed with “Frustration”. Make sure you get one of just 1,000 copies from a participating record shop on 16 April 2016.

Fela Kuti
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Fela Kuti and Afrika '70 - I Go Shout Plenty

Makossa No 3 is taken from the new Lord Echo album Harmonies. Available on CD and LP. DJ-friendly 2xLP out June 30th. http://smarturl.it/HarmoniesDirect

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Manu Dibango ft King Sunny Adé - Jingo (Luke Una's Dancing In Outer Space Edit)

Mr Bongo