Shrine Presents Afrobeat

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 29, 2000)
• Original Release Date: August 29, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ocho
• ASIN: B00004W1XM
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #233,924 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Fefe Naa Efe

2. Yègellé Tezeta

3. Watchi Wara

4. Eje Kajo

5. Funky Hilife

6. Synchro System

7. Yaba Funk

8. Take Am So

9. Wakafrika

10. Ashewo Ara

11. Zihlaula Mane

12. N.E.P.A. (Never Expect Power Always) [Dance Dub][Dub]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars nice compilation. not really afrobeat., August 20, 2002

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Kay Cee "kc" (Somerville, Massachusetts United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shrine Presents Afrobeat (Audio CD)

The title of this CD is somewhat misleading. The only afrobeat here is from Fela Kuti and a Tony Allen remix. The rest of the songs are a combination of highlife, juju, soukouss etc. Some great tracks featured on the CD include Fela Kuti's "Fefe na efe", Kapa Dech's "Xihlaula mane" and "Funky hilife" by C.K. Mann. The standout track is "Synchro system" by the king of juju music, Sunny Ade. ..., find a way to listen to synchro system.
I must confess I was not blown away by a couple of tracks and that's why I'm giving the CD four stars. Still it's a great Cd to have and is a great introduction to at least four various styles of African music.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars nice compilation. not really afrobeat., August 20, 2002

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Kay Cee "kc" (Somerville, Massachusetts United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shrine Presents Afrobeat (Audio CD)

The title of this CD is somewhat misleading. The only afrobeat here is from Fela Kuti and a Tony Allen remix. The rest of the songs are a combination of highlife, juju, soukouss etc. Some great tracks featured on the CD include Fela Kuti's "Fefe na efe", Kapa Dech's "Xihlaula mane" and "Funky hilife" by C.K. Mann. The standout track is "Synchro system" by the king of juju music, Sunny Ade. ..., find a way to listen to synchro system.
I must confess I was not blown away by a couple of tracks and that's why I'm giving the CD four stars. Still it's a great Cd to have and is a great introduction to at least four various styles of African music.

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unstoppable, July 20, 2001

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"kcrouse7" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shrine Presents Afrobeat (Audio CD)

You cannot beat this. Perfect in every respect. Could wake the dead, and does.