Soul Jazz: Nigeria Soul Power 70 – Afro Funk, Afro Rock, Afro Disco
Soul Jazz Records’ ‘Nigeria Soul Power 70’ album showcases the influence of funk, rock and disco on Nigerian music during the 1970s. Originally released as a nowlong-out-of-print collectors’ 7” box, this fully expanded album release now also includes extra tracks from Sonny Okosuns, Wings, Chief Kollington Ayinla and more.
‘Nigeria Soul Power 70’ includes a number of tracks from the group Wings originally known as BAF (Biafran Air Force) Wings, an army band formed during the Biafran civil war in Nigeria. The groups’ heavy mixture of funk, rock and African styles was popular among many Nigerian groups at the time.
‘Nigeria Soul Power 70’ is released as a deluxe slipcase CD, heavyweight gatefold double vinyl LP (with free download code) and digital download album.
