Article number: SJRLP440
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Soul Jazz Records new ‘Apala: Apala Groups in Nigeria 1967-70’ is the first ever collection of Apala music to be released outside of Nigeria.
The album focusses on a wide selection of recordings made in Nigeria in the 1960s, a time when Apala music was at the height of its popularity. Apala is a deeply rhythmical, hypnotic and powerful musical style that combines the striking nasal-style vocals and traditions of Islamic music, the Agidigbo (thumb piano), and the equally powerful drumming and percussion rhythms and techniques of the Yoruba of Nigeria.
Tracklist
Side 1
1. Haruna Ishola & His Apala Group - "Ewure Ile Komoyi Ode" (2:59)
2. Adebukonla Ajao & Her Group - "Aboyin Ile" (3:02)
3. Rapheal Ajide & His Apala Group - "Adura Fun Osiwowo" (3:02)
4. Haruna Ishola & His Apala Group - "Orin To Mo Gbon Wa" (3:05)
5. RA Tikalosoro & His Group - "Agilinti Lomu" (2:59)
Side 2
1. Adebukonla Ajao & Her Group - "ABD Alawiye" (2:55)
2. Haruna Ishola & His Apala Group - "Asa Ko Gbodo Wole Gbeiyele" (3:03)
3. Adeleke Aremu & His Group - "Egbe Arowolo" (3:10)
4. Haruna Ishola & His Apala Group - "Rufai Baolgun" (3:03)
5. RA Tikalosoro & His Group - "Kiniun Kuro Leran Amu Sere" (2:53)
Side 3
1. Haruna Ishola & His Apala Group - "S Aka" (3:00)
2. Adebukonla Ajao & Her Group - "Lekele Bale" (3:10)
3. Kasumu Adio & His Apala Group - "Odale Ore" (5:56)
4. Ayisatu Alabi & Her Group - "Oko Lolomo" (2:51)
Side 4
1. Jimoh Agbejo Bo Ogun & His Group - "Oriki Ibeji" (3:01)
2. Ayisatu Alabi & Her Group - "Omo Olobi" (2:48)
3. Rapheal Ajide & His Apala Group - "Orin Aje" (3:01)
4. Adebukonla Ajao & Her Group - "Sunday Babayemi" (2:53)
