Phases, 1972-1982 [Import]

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Ever notice how some Grateful Dead jams sound like West African music? Over the last 35 years, countless psychedelic and neo-psych bands have emerged from places as far-flung as Japan, Scandinavia, and South America. And in the early '70s, Blo, a Nigerian trio, came up with its own take on the style. Of course, rock is essentially an African-American invention and Blo's Afro-psych is yet another example of Africans transforming a foreign musical form that, in fact, has African roots. This compilation's 13 tracks trace the band's evolution from their early rock period to their later funk and disco periods. Just about everything on the collection is filtered through a West African musical sensibility. Some of the disco-flavored material is a little weak, but interesting touches pop up everywhere. Listening to Phases allows listeners to make musical connections that may never have crossed their minds, but the album isn't a dry study in pop ethnomusicology; this disc serves up a pleasurable variety of trippy and groovy sounds. --Fred Cisterna

Product Description
Afro Funk. Before Blo was Formed, They Toured with Cream's Drummer Ginger Baker and a Number of Other Top Nigerian Musicians as the Group Salt. 'phases' Represents the First Reissue Anywhere of the Band's Music and Has Been Put Together in Conjunction with their Drummer, Laolu Akins. Package features Extensive Notes by Max Reinhardt (The Shrine) with Rare Photos and Original Press Cuttings.

Phases, 1972-1982,Blo,Afro Strut,World Music

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