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1. SEGLA
2. GET THE MUSIC NOW (EDIT)
3. E SA F AIYE
4. AIHA NI KPE WE (EDIT)
5. EGO-IBO
6. GBETI MA DJRO
7. OYA KA JOJO (EDIT)
8. IT S A VANITY
9. BAKASSINE GABOU
10. NAN MAN NAN
11. GBE WE GNIN WA BIO (EDIT)
12. KPEDE DO GBE HOUENOU |
 | | Description: | Founded in the late 1960s by record store owner Seidou Adissa, Albarika Store is one of the most important independent record labels on the African continent. That it was founded in the relatively small ex-French colony of Benin (then still called Dahomey), is a testament to its founderâ??s musical taste and vision for what the local musical scene had to offer. The compilation provides a look into what was a developing and then thriving post-colonial music scene. It focuses on the label's biggest and most prolific act Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo and its founder Melome Clement - who released under a variety of names often spotlighting on the musicians key to their sound. It also looks at the other established artists on the label such as the incendiary Les Sympathics De Porto Novo and Les Volcans. All of these artists create a unique mix of Westernised Funk, Soul and Latin sounds cross-pollinated with the traditional music of the region. Elsewhere, we hear the music as it is consumed further by funk and disco, with tracks from the ultraobscure, and exceptionally danceable albums by Ipa Boogie and Ogassa - the latter sounding like they have been adding psychedelic rock to their funky brew. The record is a story of local music, and they way that it was cross-pollinated by both the West and the wider regional scene in neighbouring Nigeria. Adissa would often head to EMI's state of the art Lagos studio to record his acts, contributing to the exceptional sonic quality of the recordings, and it is no surprise that the influence of Fela Kuti and Afro Beat is writ large. Vinyl: The double album is housed in a beautiful wide-spine sleeve designed by the Unknown, and the printed inners have the extended essay by Mazzoleni, and plentiful illustrations of the original LPs and 45s from which the records are taken.
- "The Albarika Story (Vol. 1)" on CD by Various Artists, released by Acid Jazz, is a richly curated journey into the legendary sound of Benin's Albarika Store label. This compilation gathers rare and often hard-to-find tracks that blend Afrobeat, highlife, funk, Latin influences and psychedelic grooves into an irresistible mix. Each song showcases the vivid creativity of West African bands in the 1970s and 1980s, with hypnotic rhythms, vibrant horn sections and raw, analog production that feels both timeless and immediate. Rather than focusing on a single artist, the CD presents a stylistic panorama: from driving dancefloor numbers with powerful percussion to more laid-back, guitar-driven pieces and swirling organ jams, all united by a deep, earthy groove. The selection has been carefully remastered to preserve the warmth and character of the original recordings, making this edition ideal for collectors, DJs and anyone curious about the roots of modern Afro-groove and global funk.
Acid Jazz, the label behind this release, has long been respected for uncovering forgotten musical treasures and building bridges between classic and contemporary sounds. Emerging from London's club and rare-groove scene, the label became synonymous with soulful hybrids of jazz, funk and rhythm & blues, and later with high-quality reissues from across the globe. With projects like "The Albarika Story (Vol. 1)", Acid Jazz continues its tradition of deep musical research, authoritative liner notes and audiophile-oriented releases, helping a new generation discover pioneering bands and labels from Africa and beyond. This CD stands as both a compelling listening experience and a carefully documented chapter in the story of African popular music. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
AJXCD 803 |
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