A project by Michel Roche, aka Chief Yappi Cook, this album pays homage to the early hours of the Nigerian-born Afrobeat, carried by the figure of Fela Kuti. Brass, whawha guitars and electric organs restore luster to this genre whose unparalleled musical and political influence has helped shape modern music. Artwork: Emmanuel Prost
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Shokoto [CEZ4413 - 1] |
2 | 3'14 | Chief Yapi Cook | Relax, confident & positive in a jazzy mood. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria). ... | afrobeat Nigeria exotic swaying ... | Ebm | 120 |
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Shokoto - Alternate [CEZ4413 - 15] |
0 | 1'44 | Chief Yapi Cook | Relax, confident & positive in a jazzy mood. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria). ... | afrobeat Nigeria exotic swaying ... | Abm | 119 |
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Shokoto - Drums Version [CEZ4413 - 16] |
0 | 1'02 | Chief Yapi Cook | Relax, confident & positive. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria). Drums & ethnic ... | afrobeat Nigeria exotic swaying ... | Am | 118 |
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Nigeria 70 [CEZ4413 - 2] |
1 | 2'59 | Chief Yapi Cook | Upbeat, rhythmical & playful. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria). Brass, ... | rhythmic afrobeat danceable happy & joyful ... | Gbm | 125 |
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Nigeria 70 - Drums Version [CEZ4413 - 17] |
0 | 1'42 | Chief Yapi Cook | Upbeat, rhythmical & playful. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria). Drums & ethnic ... | rhythmic afrobeat danceable happy & joyful ... | Gbm | 125 |
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Djafology [CEZ4413 - 3] |
0 | 3'46 | Chief Yapi Cook | Heady, rhythmical & sunny. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria). Brass, electric ... | afrobeat rhythmic confident Nigeria ... | Gbm | 110 |
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Black Star [CEZ4413 - 4] |
1 | 2'48 | Chief Yapi Cook | Relax, funky & steady. In the style of 70's Highlife & Afrobeat. ... | afrobeat Ghana relaxed 1970 ... | Am | 100 |
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Black Star - Instrumental [CEZ4413 - 18] |
0 | 2'46 | Chief Yapi Cook | Relax, funky & steady. In the style of 70's Highlife & Afrobeat. ... | afrobeat Ghana relaxed 1970 ... | Am | 100 |
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The Shrine [CEZ4413 - 5] |
1 | 3'02 | Chief Yapi Cook | Dynamic, cheery & upbeat. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria). Brass, electric ... | afrobeat lively happy & joyful festive ... | Cm | 113 |
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The Shrine - Drums Version [CEZ4413 - 19] |
0 | 1'38 | Chief Yapi Cook | Dynamic, cheery & upbeat. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria). Drums & ethnic ... | afrobeat lively Nigeria happy & joyful ... | Cm | 113 |
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Poto Poto [CEZ4413 - 6] |
1 | 3'24 | Chief Yapi Cook | Dynamic, warm & optimistic. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria). Brass, electric ... | afrobeat Nigeria driving lively ... | B | 100 |
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Poto Poto - Drums Version [CEZ4413 - 20] |
0 | 1'17 | Chief Yapi Cook | Dynamic, percussive & optimistic. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria). Drums & ... | afrobeat Nigeria driving lively ... | Abm | 100 |
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Mamiwata [CEZ4413 - 7] |
0 | 2'32 | Chief Yapi Cook | Upbeat, positive & warm. In the style of 70's Highlife & Afrobeat. ... | afrobeat confident Ghana rhythmic ... | Am | 116 |
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Koko Digba [CEZ4413 - 8] |
1 | 3'10 | Chief Yapi Cook | Upbeat, rhytmical & heady. 70's Afrobeat. Brass, Male sampled vocal, ... | afrobeat Benin Cameroon lively ... | Gbm | 126 |
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Koko Digba - Drums Version [CEZ4413 - 21] |
0 | 1'20 | Chief Yapi Cook | Upbeat, rhythmical & heady. 70's Afrobeat. Guitars, drums & ethnic ... | afrobeat Benin Cameroon lively ... | Gbm | 126 |
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Pidjin English [CEZ4413 - 9] |
1 | 3'19 | Chief Yapi Cook | Dynamic, rhytmical & funky. 70's. Afrobeat. Singer, clavinet, brass, ... | lively rhythmic 1970 night activity ... | Am | 113 |
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Pidjin English - Instrumental [CEZ4413 - 22] |
0 | 3'20 | Chief Yapi Cook | Dynamic, rhythmical & funky. 70's. Afrobeat. Clavinet, brass, guitar ... | lively rhythmic 1970 night activity ... | Am | 113 |
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Escape to Kalabar [CEZ4413 - 10] |
0 | 2'22 | Chief Yapi Cook | Determined, rhytmical & steady. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria, Ghana). ... | afrobeat driving Nigeria 1970 ... | Bm | 124 |
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Palmwine Love [CEZ4413 - 11] |
1 | 2'46 | Chief Yapi Cook | Relax, mellow & confident. 70's. Electric piano, trumpet, sax, backup ... | relaxed 1970 Nigeria world music ... | Bm | 102 |
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Palmwine Love - Instrumental [CEZ4413 - 24] |
0 | 2'46 | Chief Yapi Cook | Relax, mellow & confident. 70's. Electric piano, trumpet, sax & ... | relaxed 1970 Nigeria world music ... | Bm | 102 |
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Yoruba [CEZ4413 - 12] |
2 | 3'34 | Chief Yapi Cook | Relax, mesmerizing & jazzy. 70's. Electronic piano, guitars, brass & ... | Nigeria 1970 undefined percussion relaxed ... | Cm | 125 |
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Yoruba - Instrumental [CEZ4413 - 25] |
0 | 3'34 | Chief Yapi Cook | Relax, mesmerizing & jazzy. 70's. Electric piano, guitars, brass & ... | Nigeria 1970 undefined percussion relaxed ... | Cm | 125 |
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Yoruba - Drums Version [CEZ4413 - 26] |
0 | 1'40 | Chief Yapi Cook | Relax, mesmerizing & jazzy. 70's. Electronic piano, guitars, brass, ... | Nigeria 1970 undefined percussion relaxed ... | Cm | 125 |
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Juju Jive [CEZ4413 - 13] |
2 | 2'29 | Chief Yapi Cook | Dynamic, rhythmical & exotic. 70's. Ethnic vocal, guitars & rhythmic. | Nigeria 1970 lively world music ... | Abm | 108 |
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Juju Jive - Alternate [CEZ4413 - 27] |
0 | 1'21 | Chief Yapi Cook | Dynamic, rhythmical & exotic. 70's. Ethnic vocal, guitars & rhythmic. | Nigeria 1970 lively world music ... | E | 108 |
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Juju Jive - Drums Version [CEZ4413 - 28] |
0 | 1'17 | Chief Yapi Cook | Dynamic, rhythmical & exotic. 70's. Drums & ethnic percussion. | Nigeria 1970 lively world music ... | Fm | 108 |
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Sodabi Fever [CEZ4413 - 14] |
1 | 2'53 | Chief Yapi Cook | Relax, rhythmical & marcato. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria). Brass, guitars ... | 1970 lively electric guitar Nigeria ... | Bm | 90 |
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Sodabi Fever - Drums Version [CEZ4413 - 29] |
0 | 1'38 | Chief Yapi Cook | Relax, rhythmical & marcato. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria). Drums & ethnic ... | 1970 lively Nigeria everyday life ... | Bm | 90 |
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Escape to Kalabar - Drums ...
[CEZ4413 - 23] |
0 | 1'13 | Chief Yapi Cook | Determined, rhythmical & steady. 70's Afrobeat (Nigeria, Ghana). ... | afrobeat driving 1970 lively ... | Bm | 124 |
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