Various Artists: London Is The Place For Me 7 & 8 (Various Artists) - COMPACT DISCS

Various Artists: London Is The Place For Me 7 & 8 (Various Artists) - COMPACT DISCS

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London Is The Place For Me 7 & 8 (Various Artists)

Artist:

Various Artists

Label:

Honest Jon's

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

5052442016892

Genre:

International

Release Date:

2020-01-10

Number of Discs:

2

Additional Details:

2 PACK

The latest volumes in this highly acclaimed series presenting the music of the Windrush generation: the post-war, London recordings of West Indians and West Africans, in the first wave of modern migration to Britain. Volume 7: Calypso, Palm Wine, Mento, Joropo, Steel & Stringband overflows with diverse musical styles, including steel band, string band, calypso, joropo, and mento. Features Lord Beginner, The Lion, The Mighty Terror, Dai Dai Simba, Willie Payne & The Starlite Tempos, Louise Bennett, Marie Bryant, Nigerian Union Rhythm Group, Calypso Rhythm Kings, Bill Rogers, Lili Verona, Billy Sholanke, Lord & Lady Beginner, West African Rhythm Brothers, and Trinidad Steel Band. Volume 8: Lord Kitchener In England, 1948-1962 is devoted to the great calypsonian Lord Kitchener. Double-CD comes with a forty-page booklet, including numerous stunning photographs, and brilliant new writing by Kitch's biographer, Anthony Joseph. Sound restoration at Abbey Road; pressed at Pallas. "One of the delights of the age" -Songlines."a witty and joyous testament" -Guardian."impeccably curated and packaged" -Wire.

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