Highlife on the Move

Highlife on the Move

Triple vinyl LP pressing plus 7" single in gatefold sleeve and digital download. The single 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 conjunction with compiler and highlife researcher Dr. Markus Coester, Soundway Records present a very special release. In many ways this compilation is a prequel of sorts to Soundway's groundbreaking Nigeria and Ghana Special compilations, telling the early story of modern highlife's foundation and 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 12 page booklet, the notes by Dr. Coester include rare photographs, labels and advert reproductions alongside some stunning and very rare recordings.
Country USA
Brand Soundway
Manufacturer Soundway Records
Binding Vinyl
ReleaseDate 2015-03-31
UnitCount 1
EANs 5060091555396

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