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Fela Kuti - Non-Stop Tribute Mix
October 15, 2009 01:07 AM PDT
Fela Anikulapo Kuti ,born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti (15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997), would have turned 71 years old today. This episode is a special celebration of his life as a talented musician and human rights advocate. Fela fought for freedom of speech and spoke truth to power in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. Some of the songs included in this mix were released in the 70’s and 80’s, but the messages in the music are still very current in Nigeria and Africa today. Both Femi and Seun Kuti proudly continues the legacy. May Fela’s soul rest in perfect peace, Amen Fela Anikulapo-Kuti – Tribute Non-Stop Mix Song List 1. Je nwi te mi (101 BPM) 2. Yellow Fever (103 BPM) 3. Lady (106 BPM) 4. Chop Quench Instrumental (106 BPM) 5. Open & Close (106 BPM) 6. Alu jon jonki jon (112 BPM) 7. ITT (124 BPM) 8. Question Jam Answer (120 BPM) 9. Zombie (128 BPM) If you enjoy these series, please support the artist by buying the original recordings, join the African Highlife Preservation Society and Afrobeat group on Facebook. Spread the word and also email link of this podcast to your friends. Lagos Highlife CD 6
September 11, 2009 04:25 AM PDT
Back by popular demand, Lagos Highlife Mix Disc 6 is loaded with all the favorites, including a rare track from Fela. I hope you like it. Lagos Highlife Mix Disc 6 Song List 1. Fela & Koola Lobitos – Igbalaiye (102 BPM) 2. Gentleman Mike Ejeagha – Udo ka nma (101 BPM) 3. Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey - Singing for the people (114 BPM) 4. Seagulls of Port Harcourt – Ayiba Emi (116 BPM) 5. Oriental Brothers International – Onye tarani nye ibe ife (119 BPM) 6. Dan Satch & The Professional Atomic 8 Dance Band – Tamuno Emi Dan Satch (122 BPM) 7. Dr. Orlando Owoh & His Omimah Band – Omiye Lala (122 BPM) 8. Cardinal Rex Lawson – Abari biya (124 BPM) 9. I.K Dairo & His Blue Spots – F’eso J’aiye (126 BPM) 10. Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz – I, dey wonder (128 BPM) 11. Crosdale Juba – Ma gba gbe mi (128 BPM) 12. Celestine Ukwu – Obialu be onye abiagbunia (128 BPM) 13. Oliver De Coque – Love dey see road (132 BPM) Chief Commander Ebenezer - Pure Miliki
August 16, 2009 06:32 PM PDT
A special tribute to a living legend:
Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey is by far one of my favorite
Ebenezer Obey’s music reflects historical timeline of
Chief Commander Ebenezer - Pure Miliki 1. Ebenezer Obey – Ori Mi Ko Ni Buru (109.7 BPM) 2. Ebenezer Obey – Ijesha (111.5 BPM) 3. Ebenezer Obey – Ore Se Rere (112.5 BPM) 4. Ebenezer Obey – Ondo – Ogbomosho (112.7 BPM) 5. Ebenezer Obey – Ibadan (114.4 BPM) 6. Ebenezer Obey – Ki Oluwa So Ipade Wa (115.6 BPM) 7. Ebenezer Obey – Olomi Gbo Temi (119.2 BPM) 8. Ebenezer Obey – Ijebu (119.3 BPM) 9. Ebenezer Obey – Egba (119.4 BPM) 10. Ebenezer Obey – Lanre Badmus (120.9 BPM) 11. Ebenezer Obey – Ore Mi Maje Aja (127.3 BPM) 12. Ebenezer Obey – Alowo Ma Jaye (127.3 BPM) Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey is profiled on various sites on the web including Africa-Online.com. If you enjoy these Juju and Highlife series, please join the World Beat Group on Facebook and also email the link of this podcast to your friends. Lagos Highlife CD 5
May 09, 2009 12:56 AM PDT
This episode calls for fresh palm wine and our friend Chief Emeka has promised the best brew for tonight's party. So friends, put on your best attire and do not forget your white handkerchief, along with freshly minted nairas to show your appreciation to the stars. We have Dr. Victor Olaiya, rare appearance from Benin by Ignace de Souza and let's not forget the Chief Obey Commander and Dr. Orlando Owoh. Lagos Highlife Mix Disc 5 1. Ignace de Souza – Suru Lo Dara (109 BPM) 2. E. T. Mensah & His Tempos Band - Aboko (116 BPM) 3. Ali Chukwuma & His Peace Makers International – Ezi Okwu Bu Ndu (114 BPM) 4. Cardinal Rex Lawson – Serre Nene (117 BPM) 5. Fela Kuti & Nigeria 70 – Funky Horn (120 BPM) 6. B. E. Batta & Eastern Stars Dance Band – Solo Hit (Nwaocholonwu) (121 BPM) 7. Dr. Victor Olaiya & His All-Stars – Anyin Ga Na (122 BPM) 8. Chief Ebenezer Obey – Lagos State (125 BPM) 9. Dr. Orlando Owoh & His Omimah Band – Ero Ki Yeye Mi (128 BPM) 10. Orlando Julius – Jaguar Nana (129 BPM) 11. Eric Agyeman ft. A.B Crentsil & Tony Mensah – I Don’t Care (139 BPM) 12. Ikenga Super Stars of Africa – Shakara School Girl (142 BPM) 13. Seagulls of Port Harcourt - Sokosoko (149 BPM) Special thanks to the following blog sites for their support towards the promotion of highlife and African music: Likembe,
April 19, 2009 11:31 PM PDT
Highlife legends from the old Gold Coast (Ghana) are featured in this episode of Lagos Highlife Mix CD 4, including Joe Mensah, E.T. Mensah, , Highlife All-Stars and Samuel Obot’s Broadway Dance Band of Ghana along with various selections from Nigeria requested by listeners. Lagos Highlife Mix CD 4 1. Joe Mensah – Bosue (115 BPM) 2. E.T Mensah & His Tempos Band – Keyere Mon (103.5 BPM) 3. The Highlife All-Stars – Me Mere Beba (101.7 BPM) 4. Dan Satch & His Atomic 8 Band of Aba – Baby Pay My Money (110.7 BPM) 5. St. Augustine & His Rovers Band – Ashawo No Bi Work (110.9 BPM) 6. Eddie Okonta – Anioma (111.8 BPM) 7. Broadway Dance Band – Nkae (112.8 BPM) 8. The Highlife All-Stars – Medan Wo (120.1 BPM) 9. Orlando Julius & His Modern Aces - Ijo Soul (121.1 BPM) 10. Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey – Olomi Gbo Temi (121.2 BPM) 11. Prince Dele Abiodun – Alalo Moko (124 BPM) 12. King Robert Ebizimor – Ebi Ere Ke Bede (129.9 BPM) 13. A.B. Crentsil – Osokoo (139.3 BPM) 14. A.S. Eseduwo & His Top Stars Dance Band of Angalabri – Aki Kiri Mele Mele (135.2 BPM) Lagos Highlife CD3
April 03, 2009 08:37 PM PDT
In this episode of Lagos Highlife Mix CD3, we continue our exploration further into classic highlife music from Nigerian. Featured in this mix are songs by Sir Victor Uwaifo along with some rare tracks from the Professional Seagulls Dance Band, Late Chief Osita Osadebe and Late Chief Oliver De Coque. Thank you all for your feedback and support and have a great weekend. – Michael Onas. Lagos Highlife Mix CD 3 1. Professional Seagulls Dance Band – Afro Baby (99.5 BPM) 2. I.K Dairo & His Blue Spots – Ore Arakunrin Temi (115.8 BPM) 3. Oriental Brothers – Anam Ele Chi (115.9 BPM) 4. Sir. Victor Uwaifo – Oliha (118.5 BPM) 5. King Sunny Ade – Yoruba (119.5 BPM) 6. Ikenga Super Star – Ozulu Onye (121.5 BPM) 7. Sir. Victor Uwaifo – Iriorere (122.1 BPM) 8. Celestine Ukwu – Onwunwa (122.3 BPM) 9. Sir. Victor Uwaifo - La Pipona (126.4 BPM) 10. Oliver De Coque – All Fingers Are Not Created Equal (127.3 BPM) 11. Sir. Victor Uwaifo – Okuo Ida (Mue Mue Akwete) 12. Chief Osita Osadebe – Ochia Ahga (133.9 BPM) 13. Oriental Brothers – Anyi Abiala (135.2 BPM) Lagos Highlife CD 2
March 23, 2009 11:47 AM PDT
This is the second issue in the Highlife series, dedicated to the memories of great Highlife legends including Dr. Oladipupo “Orlando” Owoh, who passed away on November 4, 2008 at the Ikeja General Hospital. May his soul rest in perfect peace, Amen. Lagos Highlife Mix CD 2 Song List 1. Celestine Ukwu – Ilo Oyi (88 BPM) 2. I.K. Dairo & His Blue Spots – Alabiyamo Eku Ewu (88 BPM) 3. Ikenga Super Star – Anaedo Special (89 BPM) 4. Dr. Orlando Owoh – Oju Ni Face (104 BPM) 5. Sir. Victor Uwaifo – Agege Ogigbo(104 BPM) 6. Dr. Orlando Owoh – Which is Which (104 BPM) 7. Oriental Brothers – Onye Egbula Nwan (106 BPM) 8. Dr. Victor Olaiya – So Fun Mi (112 BPM) 9. I.K Dairo & his Blue Spots – Baba Gbo Tiwa (112 BPM) 10. Dr. Orlando Owoh – Mo Fe Fena Korine (113 BPM) 11. Rex Lawson – Tamuno Bo Ibroma (113 BPM) Lagos Highlife CD1
March 20, 2009 11:26 PM PDT
For this episode, I am paying tribute to the legends of Nigeria highlife music. Imagine you are now in Lagos, Nigeria on a Friday or maybe Saturday night, freshly brewed palm wine is served and good time is about to start until sunrise. No last call for alcohol here, just plenty of your favorite Guinness Stout, Guilder, Star, Heineken lager on tap....enjoy
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Podcast SummaryFeaturing all the great tunes from Africa with emphasis on juju, highlife, hiplife, apala, fuji, soukous and afrobeat. About MichaelMichael Onas Biography: Michael Onas is a San Francisco based music producer and DJ. Born and raised in Nigeria, his early music production and DJ career started in Lagos where he was exposed to live performances by various local talents including King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, Victor Olaiya, Bobby Benson, Dele Abiodun and Fela Kuti. He was also influenced by both local and international music variety shows on radio and televison at the time, namely Beach Comber, Soul Train and radio mix shows hosted by legendary Nigerian DJ's Patrick Oke and J.A.J (Jacob Akinyemi Johnson). Michael Onas's style is genre defying, funky, tribal and deep. He is comfortable spinning everything from world beat, house, dance-hall, hip-hop, 70's, 80's, 90's and current top hits. Past DJ residencies: Sound Factory (San Francisco), Club 181 (San Francisco), Pollyesther (San Francisco), Starlight Room (San Francisco), Release/ 1015 Folsom (San Francisco), Restaurante Eleven (San Francisco), Buddah Lounge (San Francisco), Tatou Supper Zelo (Santa Barbara), Alex's (Santa Barbara & Goleta), Revival (Santa Barbara), Graduate/ Anaconda (Santa Barbara), Voodoo Lounge (Santa Barbara), Calypso (Santa Barbara), Toes Tavern (Santa Barbara), Pierce Street Annex (Santa Barbara), Tortilla Flat (San Luis Obispo), Graduate (San Luis Obispo), Signature (San Luis Obispo, CA), Club (Los Angeles), RA (Las Vegas, NV), Viper Room (Los Angeles), Pops (London, UK). If you enjoy this podcast : 1. Let me know, you can find me on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/MichaelOnas and on Facebook; Michael Onas 2. Let others know, leave your comments on the iTunes music store and on the website at http://worldbeat.podomatic.com 3. Join The African Highlife Preservation Society on FACEBOOK. 4. Some of the legendary African artist featured in this podcast are profiled at www.africa-online.com/music These mixes are a form of promotion for artists and groups featured. If you like these tracks, please support the artists and groups by purchasing their original releases. Fans of this ShowFavorite LinksMichael's Friends
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