Name: Son of Africa
Brand: Remi Kabaka

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BBE727ALP

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

196925540728

Total Cap

Black LP

BBE727ACD

196925553834

Artist

Remi Kabaka

Genre GB

African

Label GB

Barely Breaking Even

BBE Music, formerly known as BBE Records, is a renowned music label that has been at the forefront of the industry for years. With a rich history and an impressive roster of artists, BBE Music continues to push boundaries and redefine genres.

Founded in [year], BBE Music has consistently delivered groundbreaking music across various genres including soul, jazz, funk, hip-hop, and electronic. The label's commitment to quality and innovation has earned them a loyal fan base worldwide.

With an extensive catalog of releases from both established and emerging artists, BBE Music offers something for every music lover. Whether you're searching for timeless classics or cutting-edge sounds, this label is sure to have something that will captivate your ears.

BBE Music are proud to reissue one of the most elusive and sought-after Afro-Funk LPs of all time: SON OF AFRICA, by REMI KABAKA.  Now a proud 85 years of age and enjoying retirement in America, Remi was the cornerstone of British West African music in the 50s, 60s and 70s, along with Ginger Oloronso Johnson, Fela Kuti and others. But while Ginger played mambo and cha cha cha in Soho clubland and Fela released his early 'highlife jazz' records on the Melodisc label, Remi Kabaka was fully ensconced in the UK Rock world, playing sessions and live shows with The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood and countless others.  As the 60s became the 70s, Kabaka developed yet another string to his bow: the development of a UK based West African Funk scene, that found its genesis in the legendary Osibisa, but with an influence and an inspiration that spilled over into every contemporary Brit Funk band from Cymande and the Equals to The Average White Band, Matata and beyond.   SON OF AFRICA was originally released by Chris Blackwell's Island records in 1976, to little acclaim, very few reviews, and with almost no promotion. African music was a hard sell when the 70s Black British record market wanted reggae first and foremost, and with Bob Marley on the books, Island understandably had other priorities at the time. The record disappeared. Until it reappeared in the early 2000s, as a ?700-plus collectors' item.  It's barely 30 minutes long. But every single minute is drenched with sinuous, spare funk: no spacey psych rock, no disco, no boogie, no over-the-top production: just 90-110 BPM grooves that go straight to the body.  So: whether you're a turntablist, a hip hop sampler, or just an honest-to-goodness African Funk lover, catch this limited reissue (with full, updated liner notes) while you can. There won't be another chance.

Son of Africa

Music GB