Description: (Various Artists) 'Kenya Special (Selected East African Recordings From The 1970s & '80s' Triple LP + 7" (UK, Soundway, Catalogue #SNDWLP046) Brand new/unplayed copy of limited year 2013 Soundway label Triple LP + 7" edition/collection of recordings, circa the 1970s & 1980s, of East African Benga, Soul, Rumba, Afrobeat and more. (NOTE: ALL RECORDS ARE PACKED AND SHIPPED IN PROFESSIONAL, SUPERIOR QUALITY RECTANGULAR SHAPED, CORNER PROTECTING CORRUGATED CARDBOARD RECORD MAILERS WITH FILLER PADS. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!) (NOTE: BRAND NEW/FACTORY SEALED ITEM!) (NOTE: LIMITED VINYL EDITION!) Soundway Records present Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings from the 1970s & '80s -- a treasure-trove of rare and unusual recordings from East Africa. Spread out over a triple LP set (plus 7" and download, featuring additional tracks), Kenya Special is accompanied by detailed liner notes, original artwork and photographs. It follows on from Soundway's much-acclaimed African "Special" series that to date has focused on the highlife and Afrobeat output from 1970s Nigeria and Ghana. Kenya Special is a collection of 32 recordings (most of which were only ever released on small-run 45rpm 7" singles) that stand out as being different or unique as well as some classic genre standards. From Kikuyu language "liquid soul," Luo benga and Swahili Afrobeat, to genre-bending Congolese and Tanzanian tracks recorded in Nairobi, Kenya Special sees Soundway yet again taking the less-trodden path. Many of the tracks featured here are peppered with innovation and experimentation, highlighting how diverse the music scene in Kenya was at the time. In 1970s Kenya the two threads of rumba and benga loosely dominated the music scene. Benga quickly became Kenya's unique contribution to Afro-pop; spreading like wildfire through the interior countryside with its fast, 4/4 machine-gun beat and intricate electric guitar layers. The Congolese take on Afro-Cuban rumba was introduced by touring bands, many of whom settled in East Africa -- influencing bands from Kenya and Tanzania to come up with their own take on this popular style. Alongside these styles were small ensembles and hotel-sponsored bands, playing a blend of music that often included rock 'n' roll riffs, elements of "Afro" music (influenced by West African musicians like Fela Kuti), and multiple other combinations from South African and Zambian guitar styles to disco, funk and Swahili coastal rhythms like chakacha. Painstakingly compiled, assembled and researched over two years by a team of five people from five countries (Kenya included), Kenya Special is a collection that looks beyond the mainstream and brings new life and recognition to some little-known gems and forgotten classics of Kenya's past. - This is the latest release in Soundway's acclaimed African "Special" compilation series. - Features 32 extremely rare recordings from East Africa -- an area barely touched by modern compilations. - Release comes with detailed liner notes, original artwork, and photographs. - 3LP comes with a bonus 7" and free MP3 download. Artists/Tracks on this Triple LP + 7" are as follows:A1: The Loi Toki Tok - Ware WaA2: Slim Ali & The Famous Hodi Boys - Watoto NyaraA3: Orchestre Baba National - Sweet Sweet MbomboB1: Gatanga Boys Band - Wendo Ti MbiaB2: Hafusa Abasi & Slim Ali with The Yahoos Band - Sina RahaB3: Nasil Pichen & The Eagles Lupopo - Ng'ong'a Wa MwanjaloB4: Nairobi Matata Jazz - Tamba TambaC1: The Lulus Band - Ngwendeire GuitaC2: Mbiri Young Stars - Ndiri Ndanogio NiweC3: The Lulus Band - NanaC4: Afro 70 - Week EndD1: The Rift Valley Brothers - Mu AfricaD2: DO 7 Band - H.O. OchiriD3: Afro 70 - Cha-UmhejaD4: Peter Tsotsi Juma & The Eagles Lopopo - Kajo Golo WekaE1: New Gatanga Sound - Thoni Ni CakiE2: Sophia Ben & The Eagles Lopopo - See SerereE3: Kalambya Boys - KivelengeE4: The Loki Toki Tok - Leta NgomaF1: Huruma Boys Band - TeresiaF2: Orchestre Veve Star - NitarudiaF3: The Mombasa Vikings - Mama MatotoyaG1: The Lulus Band - Mutumia MuriuH1: Ndalani 77 Brothers - Nzaumi Shipping rates to the following locations at this present time (note: all shipping rates are subject to change.) Shipping in US (including ALASKA & HAWAII), PUERTO RICO (MEDIA MAIL) is $7.98. Shipping to CANADA (AIRMAIL) is $23.98. Shipping to MEXICO (AIRMAIL) is $30.98. Shipping to UK, EUROPE, RUSSIA, GREECE, ISRAEL, TURKEY, ASIA, CHINA, JAPAN, KOREA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS, ETC. (AIRMAIL) is $30.98. Shipping to BRAZIL (AIRMAIL) is $30.98. Shipping totals will be consolidated for multiple orders/winning bids. 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Price: 49.98 USD
Location: Manitou Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2024-08-04T01:21:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.98 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Record Grading: Mint (M)
Speed: 33 RPM
Format: Phonographic LP Record
Type: Triple LP + 7"
Record Label: Soundway
Genre: East African Benga/Rumba/Soul/Afrobeat
Occasion: Easter, Ramadan, Hajj, Beltane, Columbus Day, Arbor Day, Groundhog Day, Shark Week, Birthday, Carnival, Christmas, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Wedding
Artist: (Various Artists)
Record Size: 12"
Features: Brand New/Unplayed Item, Limited Edition, Compilation
Release Title: Kenya Special
Release Year: 2013
Sleeve Grading: Mint (M)
