Song: Kirikisi (Ekassa 24)
Artist: Sir Victor Uwaifo, PhD
Album: Sir Victor Uwaifo Guitar Boy Superstar 1970-76 (2008) Although, I'm curious when it was originally released
Commentary: Sir Victor Uwaifo died last week! Very sad. Loved that highlife sound of his. This song was my ringtone for years. Guitar superstar indeed. Just reading about his influence rn and smiling 🥲 See also
my post on this blog from Dec. 13, 2013.
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Showing posts with label Nigeria. Show all posts
Friday, September 3, 2021
Monday, March 23, 2020
"In My View" by Young Fathers
Song: In My View
Artist: Young Fathers
Album: Cocoa Sugar (2018)
Commentary: This song doesn't encapsulate what I like about Young Fathers, because I like that they sound good doing a variety of styles.
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Artist: Young Fathers
Album: Cocoa Sugar (2018)
Commentary: This song doesn't encapsulate what I like about Young Fathers, because I like that they sound good doing a variety of styles.
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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
"Venom" by Little Simz
Song: Venom
Artist: Little Simz
Album: GREY Area (2019)
Commentary: Little Simz can spit some bars. I don't know how British rappers got overrepresented in my listens in 2019, but I'm not disappointed.
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Artist: Little Simz
Album: GREY Area (2019)
Commentary: Little Simz can spit some bars. I don't know how British rappers got overrepresented in my listens in 2019, but I'm not disappointed.
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Monday, March 24, 2014
"Cherish the Day" by Sade
Song: Cherish the Day
Artist: Sade
Album: Love Deluxe
Commentary: Shuttle driver was groovin' to Sade (shah-DAY) at 5AM. I was drawn in despite the early hour. Nice harmonies, voice. Chill.
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Artist: Sade
Album: Love Deluxe
Commentary: Shuttle driver was groovin' to Sade (shah-DAY) at 5AM. I was drawn in despite the early hour. Nice harmonies, voice. Chill.
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Friday, December 13, 2013
"Obodo Eyo" by Sir Victor Uwaifo
Song: Obodo Eyo (Ekassa 12)
Artist: Sir Victor Uwaifo
Album: Guitar-boy superstar
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Commentary: Sir Victor Uwaifo made up a style based on a traditional Nigerian dance associated with the coronation ceremony for the Obas (kings) of the kingdom of Benin; the style is called Ekassa. This song, Ekassa 12, is a reverent song for the monarch and has lyrics that say 'All hail the king!, His Majesty, the world is yours.' (this information comes from research from the liner notes compiled by the wonderful Miles Cleret of Soundway records)
I first heard Sir Victor Uwaifo a few years back on a weird compilation from Amazon (Wyld Pytch/51 Lex Records Presents: Music From Nigeria) I deleted the rest of the songs, but I kept Ekassa 28. When Ekassa 34 appeared on the Rough Guide to West African Gold, I fell even deeper in love with Uwaifo's riffs in the highlife style. Ekassa 12 (Obodo Eyo) is one of my favs from the Soundways compilation focusing on his Ekassa period in the early 70s.
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Artist: Sir Victor Uwaifo
Album: Guitar-boy superstar
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Commentary: Sir Victor Uwaifo made up a style based on a traditional Nigerian dance associated with the coronation ceremony for the Obas (kings) of the kingdom of Benin; the style is called Ekassa. This song, Ekassa 12, is a reverent song for the monarch and has lyrics that say 'All hail the king!, His Majesty, the world is yours.' (this information comes from research from the liner notes compiled by the wonderful Miles Cleret of Soundway records)
I first heard Sir Victor Uwaifo a few years back on a weird compilation from Amazon (Wyld Pytch/51 Lex Records Presents: Music From Nigeria) I deleted the rest of the songs, but I kept Ekassa 28. When Ekassa 34 appeared on the Rough Guide to West African Gold, I fell even deeper in love with Uwaifo's riffs in the highlife style. Ekassa 12 (Obodo Eyo) is one of my favs from the Soundways compilation focusing on his Ekassa period in the early 70s.
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