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I've been spinning the Best of the Black President compilations over the past two weeks.
Great stuff.
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I've been spinning the Best of the Black President compilations over the past two weeks.
Great stuff.
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Agreed
Agreed
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Sorrow Tears and Blood is
Sorrow Tears and Blood is stand out track for me.
Fela's gifts as a composer are on full display on that gem. What a groove. Absolutely incredible music.
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I've never heard of them. Can
I've never heard of them. Can you post a cool link, Mark?
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http://www.archive.org/serve
http://www.archive.org/serve/GingerBakerAndAfricanFriends1978-11-04Jazzt...
GINGER BAKER & AFRICAN FRIENDS
Live at Jazztage in Berlin, Germany, 1978-11-04
Source: FM>probably Reel Tape (low gen!)>trade on CDR>EAC Rip (Secure Modus), Flac Frontend, Level 6
Sound: nice sound! (listen to mp3 sample as usual)
THIS WAS AN “AFTERJAM” during this concert:
Last Fela Performance With The Africa 70.
http://archiv.berlinerfestspiele.de/jazzsuche/suche.php?lang=de
Ayoola Abayomi: perc
Shina Abiodun: conga
Tony (Tony Allen) Allen / Alabi: dr
Alake Anikulapo Kuti: voc
Emarua Gheru Anikulapo Kuti: voc
Fehintola Anikulapo Kuti: voc
Fela Anikulapo Kuti: voc,ts,as,keyb
Kewe Anikulapo Kuti: voc
Runke Anikulapo Kuti: voc
Tejumade Anikulapo Kuti: voc
Lekan Animashaun: bs
Nweke Atifoh: bass
Ginger Baker: dr
'Leke Benson: g
Nwokoma Ikem: tp
TRACKS:
1. Drum/Percussion Jam Part I (with Tony Allen, others unknown) 22.03
2. Drum/Percussion Jam Part II (with Tony Allen, others unknown) 10.59
ENJOY!!
UPLOADED BY RICOLA
DIME, 27.10.2009
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Here's the track I mentioned
Here's the track I mentioned above, Floops. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/tj1wpNuQRaM
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Those best of BP are good
Those best of BP are good recordings, and his catalog runs deep. I love the horns, the groove, the drumming, all of it. Check out "expensive shit" album. His song and story about the police sifting through his feces to find a joint he swallowed is nuts. The man lived a crazy life and produced some great music. I like to put him on when I go for long drives. it puts me in a trance. You cant mention Fela without giving a nod to the drummer Tony Allen. As a drummer, I can say he is one of my top 10 favs. Plus he arranged most of Fela's stuff. Big fan of both. darn it, now I gotta listen to some...
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Tony Allen is an absolutely
Tony Allen is an absolutely insane drummer. I didn't realize how involved he was in composing Fela's music. Very cool.
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Fela, you say. Here is one of
Fela, you say. Here is one of my favorites from The Best of The Black President - "Water No Get Enemy": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQBC5URoF0s
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IF YOU ENJOY FELA, try
IF YOU ENJOY FELA, try Antibalas modern day NY boys who pay big time tribute to the Fela but make it their own
https://antibalas.com/
Wish they toured more
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Antibalas is fantastic. They
Antibalas is fantastic. They toured with MMJ and sat in on some fun collaborations.
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Do they bring the horns?
Do they bring the horns? gotta have horns. ZOMBIE ZOMBIE! right face! salute!
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Budos Band are pretty good. I
Budos Band are pretty good. I had the chance to see them at High Sierra a number of years ago and really enjoyed it.