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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. 

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Fela Ransome-Kuti & The Highlife Rakers - Fela’s Special

K.Frimpong : "Abogyewaa"

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

South African jazz is a pertinent reminder of the intrinsic link between music and the dismantling of oppression. This Rough Guide celebrates the legacy of many of the great players and showcases the wealth of burgeoning jazz talent emerging from the Rainbow Nation.

More information at http://www.worldmusic.net/store/item/RGNET1341

Abdullah Ibrahim: Soweto (taken from the Rough Guide To South African Jazz)

'Shakara' vinyl reissue - Out Oct 14

Pre-order from Sept 13: smarturl.it/FelaShakara

Also reissued:
London Scene, Gentleman, Afrodisiac, Zombie, I.T.T, & Upside Down 
Pre-order: smarturl.it/FelaLPs16

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Fela Kuti And The Africa 70 - Lady

K. Frimpong and His Cubano Fiestas - Hwehwe Mu Na Yi Wo Mpena


"Yo is remarkable for its variety, its confidence, and its sheer energy ...By matching tradition with experiment, Fonseca has become one of the most exciting musicians in the new Cuban scene." 
BBC Music, March 2012


Así es la vida - Live at the Barbican

A tune by one of the many Nigerian Police bands who recorded Highlife tunes in their spare time. Many learned to play under Benedict Odiase, the composer of Nigeria's national anthem.
This track's from 1973 and taken from Soundway's brilliant Nigeria Special album:

http://www.soundwayrecords.com/catalogue/nigeria-special.html

Asiko Mi Ni, The Nigerian Police Force Band

Fela Kuti Black Man s Cry

From his 2013 album <i>No Place for My Dream</i>.

© Knitting Factory Records

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Femi Kuti "Nothing to Show for It"

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Abdullah Ibrahim: Soweto (taken from the Rough Guide To South African Jazz)

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