Melvin Ukachi - Ofege As One - I Am OkFormat : LP Label : Tidal Waves Music Catalog # : TWM79 Genre : Africa Nigeria Melvin Ukachi needs little introduction, the Lagos (Nigeria) based vocalist and bandleader is a living legend. Melvin is known for his fantastic solo albums, his vocals for the afrobeat star groups M. F. B. and Ozzobiabut his biggest legacy is without a doubt him being the singer and bandleader of Ofege. Melvin formed Ofege in the early 1970s (when he and the other band

and field recordings

Septet by John Carroll Kirby

loosely translated to "Why are you doing this to me Baby"

It’s in this unlikely setting where maya ongaku finds its origins

Ayalew Mesfin stands aside the likes of Mulatu Astake

where the afro-boogie or the afro-disco of the 80s

LGF 013 Jazzfloor Edits by Lego Edit

starting with the ethereal "vane" and the dampness of "frogs"

Catalog # : PN014

MPB and easy listening

provides a sublime remix of Frankie Knuckles ‘The Whistle Song’ for Frankie Knuckles Day via SoSure Music

Those sweeping strings are a gorgeous extra