Episode 91: A Roller Skating Jam Named Africa
12:00pm, 4-18-2021
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Today I am returning to the theme of African funk, but with a lighter touch: this is not the deep, spooky, psychedelic funk of Benin and Lagos, this is lighter and snappier funk. Focus on Nigeria today, especially the new compilation on the Analog Africa label, "Edo Funk Explosion Vol. 1."
- 12:01pm Maya by Grotto on Grotto II (Livingstone Studio)
- 12:05pm Bad City Girl by Grotto on Grotto II (Livingstone Studio)
- 12:09pm Obviemama by Sir Victor Uwaifo and his Titibitis on Edo Funk Explosion Vol. 1 (Analog Africa)
- 12:14pm Aminata du The by Amadou Balake on Bar Konon Mousso Bar (Kindred Spirits)
- 12:18pm Disciple Funk by Apostles on Banko Woman (PMG Audio)
- 12:23pm Nwaeze by Jimmy Sherry & The Musik Agents on Love's A Real Thing (Luaka Bop)
- 12:28pm Sugar Baby by Don Bruce and the Angels on Nigeria Soul Power 70 (Soul Jazz Records)
- 12:32pm Aibalegbe by Sir Victor Uwaifo and his Titibitis on Edo Funk Explosion Vol. 1 (Analog Africa)
- 12:36pm Yeah Runnin by Grotto on Grotto II (Livingstone Studio)
- 12:39pm Power To The People by Geraldo Pino on Nigeria Soul Power 70 (Soul Jazz Records)
- 12:43pm I Feel Funky by Harry Mosco on Country Boy (PMG)
- 12:48pm Viva Disco by Tunde Mabadu on Nigeria 70 Sweet Times (Strut)
- 12:53pm Jo Jolo by Peter King on Miliki Sound (Tackle Records)
- 1:00pm Ikon Allah by Bala Miller & The Great Music Pirameeds of Africa on Nigeria 70 (Strut)
- 1:03pm Mino Di Mama by Quirino Do Canto on Space Echo (Analog Africa)
- 1:07pm Take Your Soul by Sahara All Stars of Jos on Sahara All Stars of Jos (PMG)
- 1:12pm Peace on Earth by Ebo Taylor on Life Stories (Strut)
- 1:20pm Ta Gha Hunsimwen by Akaba Man and the Nigie Rockets on Edo Funk Explosion Vol. 1 (Analog Africa)
- 1:25pm Orere Elejigbo by Lijadu Sisters on Nigeria 70 (Strut)
- 1:28pm Ekila by Ekambi Brilliant on African Funk Experimentals (Africa 7)
- 1:32pm Nia Mangolo by Les Freres Smith on Free To Go (independent press)
- 1:38pm Bi Loko by Muyei Power on Sierra Leone in 1970s USA (Soundway)
- 1:42pm Popular Side by Akaba Man and the African Pride on Edo Funk Explosion Vol. 1 (Analog Africa)
- 1:48pm Beware by MFB on Nigeria Soul Power 70 (Soul Jazz Records)
- 1:53pm You are the One by Tony Grey and the Ozimba Messengers on Nigeria Soul Power 70 (Soul Jazz Records)