Ashiko

I.K. Dairo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 15, 1994)
• Original Release Date: July 13, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Xenophile Records
• ASIN: B000001L4Y
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,828 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #18 in Music > World Music > Africa > Nigeria
  • #31 in Music > Indie Music > World Music > Africa

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adieu...Oh Great Maestro!, August 29, 2000

By 

Adekunle Shotubo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ashiko (Audio CD)

This is one of the original JUJU music albums from one of the originators of this very Nigerian music genre. I.K dairo traversed the Juju music plains when it was not just enough to be a praise singer. He was a true musician. At the height of his musical career he was awarded the MBE by the Queen of England, who was simply enthralled by his mastery of the Accordion . Though this compilation is very good, it can hardly be said to be representative of a music career spanning over three decades.

Songs to watch out for are, "Salome", "okete","Ekun rere", "Ko wa jo". My personal best is "Mo sorire". This CD is a must buy at any rate. He has since departed from this realm to join the saints...may his soul rest in peace.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful musicianship, September 11, 2010

By 

Kayoko Omori (Santa Fe, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ashiko (Audio CD)

I have kept this CD for a long time now- the quality of songs is consistent, and the CD covers many topics. I like Western African music without much synth or too much guitar accompaniments (high life music is altogether a different category)- and especially one that tells tidbits of local life. The vocals here are like another instrument, the one that seems to bounce back and forth with the vibrant drums. This is before world music craze. Earthy yet has urban wisdom to it. Highly recommended.