Feb 16/07
Groovy Naija
Original Music certainly make the shortlist for best album name for their 1995 Orlando Owoh release, Dr. Ganja’s Polytonality Blues.
I’s a classic four track mix of mid-70s Nigerian juju-highlife stuffed with psychedelic riffs and slow burning melodies. The track I picked for today makes a sweet switch at about the five minute mark, catching your ears off guard as you two-toke it around.
Orlando Owoh has been playing music in Nigeria since the mid-1950s. In his heyday he was one of Decca’s best-selling artists, and is known for being one of the key pioneers of the juju-highlife movement during the 1970s. He suffered a stroke in 2005 but, as far as I know, is doing alright now.
Thanks to Benn loxo listener, Flecton, for sending this my way.
Orlando Owoh - Emi Wa Wa Lowo Re, Alun Gbere Wa De
Tags: highlife, juju, nigeria, original music
February 17th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Just wanted to thank you– you’ve been on fire in February, so much great music! It’s been lighting up our beautiful Northern California winter.
February 18th, 2007 at 5:50 am
You should check out some of the earlier posts on Fatayi Rolling Dollar as he was reputed to be the one to teach orlando owoh to play the guitar back in the 50’s.
February 23rd, 2007 at 5:40 pm
[...] Benn Loxo Du Taccu: Groovy Naija [...]
February 25th, 2007 at 12:51 am
Greetings Matt!
Speaking of Nigerian music, I’ve just put up a post that I’m sure will interest readers of Benn Loxo.
http://modalminority.typepad.com/modalminority/2007/02/yaa_amponsah.html
February 26th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
great blog! I tried to email you about a record i just posted that you might like, but got bounced. is the link on old email or something? check the link below anyway
cheers
Jon
http://jonsmixmess.blogspot.com/