Release : VA Feel The Beat - Afrofunk
Artist : VA Feel The Beat
Album : Afrofunk
Genre : Funk
Source : CDDA
Label : Big Sur/Ishtar
URL : http://www.ishtar.it/disc235.htm
Date : 2006-06-00
Encoder : LAME 3.90.3 / alt-preset standard
Quality : 184kbps 44100 kHz Joint Stereo
Tracks : 12
Time : 73:26 min
Size : 99.94
1 Nostalgia 77 - Cheney Lane 4:39
2 The Jettsons Feat Jessica Lauren - The Name Of Fela 4:49
Will Always Stand For Freedom
3 Les Barons - Lagos Sound System 6:13
4 Love & Salt - Un Tour Du Monde (Instrumental) 6:56
5 Quantic Soul Orchestra - Take Your Time Change Your 6:45
Mind (Faze Action Remix)
6 Kokolo - Mama Don't Want No Gun (Beatfanatic Remix) 6:56
7 Antibalas - N.E.S.T.A 75 3:58
8 Ras - Diggin' 7:28
9 Karl Denson's Tiny Universe - Elephant 9:09
10 Blackbush - Africa 4:41
11 Femm Nameless - See Line Woman 7:01
12 Hugh Masekela - Languata 4:51
Feel the Beat: Afro Funk is not just another Afro-Beat compilation. Its concepts
resides in the mind of Massimo Napoli, passionate connoisseur of afro-beat, jazz
and funk from years back. He decided to compile this collection picking from
recent productions (apart from the Masekela track closing the album), which paid
a deeply felt tribute to the old school of classics though. Masekela is the
chosen one to represent it in this recording. Then Massimo searched thoroughly
amongst his favourite vinyls, consequently creating an intriguing selection of
future afro beat; an imaginary bridge between the most up to date and modern
Afro scene and the roots of the old, classic school. In other words, aiming at
testifying the importance of such sounds in todayÆs music. A relevance reflected
in the political as much as cultural stands taken by whomever the composer of
Afro-Funk beats. So that the great music legacy created by past authors (among
whom Fela Kuti transcended) is not forgotten whereas kept alive like their
achievements. After a couple of opening tunes with a more instrumental imprint,
ôLagos Sound Systemö by Les Barons dives into original Nigerian afro-beat, where
the vocal element is more present. A wonderful composition, loyal to tradition
through a horn section which harmonizes willingly over incessant rhythmic loops.
The new school comes on the scene through very interesting works by Quantic Soul
Orchestra; Kokolo and the truly militant, as well as articulately skilful,
Antibalas: their ôN.E.S.T.A. 75ö stands out like a contemporary afro-beat
classic. It seems like this compilation ends by hitting its peak, with the two
closing pieces: the version of Nina SimoneÆs ôSee Line Womanö by Femm Nameless
adds value and style to the whole selection. Besides being an awesome take it is
also very rare, considered it was previously released only through 400 copies on
12ö. A true gem, like most of the compositions included in the selection, which
exits with the only aged piece in the album: the marvellous afro-funky-groove of
ôLangutaö by Masekela.
Thx To Support Artists!
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