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No Food Without Taste If By Hunger album is a piece of history, showcasing the beauty and innovation of Edo-funk, a magical musical blend from east Nigeria.
Various Nick Roseblade , May 13th, 2021 08:02 Tracks by Osayomore Joseph, Victor Uwaifo, and Akaba Man offer a glimpse into the driving, day-glo world of edo funk There is something awe-inspiring about finding an album in a shop that you know next to nothing about. Taking it home and having your perceptions changed. In 2012 I was browsing in a local record shop and I came across an album called The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa. There were two versions. One was the standard release but for an extra couple of pounds there was another one that had a bonus CD. The extra CD was
Thanks to specialist labels such as Soundway Records, Luaka Bop, and Analog Africa, the West has been gifted with a slew of lovingly crafted compilations this past decade. Some of the greatest artists from sub-Saharan Africa have not only been introduced to fresh ears, but in many cases, saved from obscurity and the passing of time due to a few obsessive crate diggers. May the gods of funk and rhythm bless their souls. Analog Africa's latest offering is Edo Funk Explosion Vol. 1, a 12 track set exploring this intoxicating scene circa 1980-1985 through the talents of its three greatest mave...
★★★★★ EXTINCTION-RESISTANT octet Crazy Arm rise like a phoenix with this fabulous collection, which owes as much to masterly musicianship as their lived collective, creative spirit. Crazy Arm is all about musical and philosophical agitation, rich in stupendous syncopation, in-your-face assertiveness and echoes of Appalachian harmonies combining symbiotically song after song. Samantha Spake on violin and Simon Dobson on trumpet embroider terrific background riffs in intelligent and democratic arrangements. Tim Langsford, and Matt Colwell on drums and Dan James on bass breathtakingly ...