'Afro Rock Volume One', is spellbinding, majestic and way out psychedelic in parts. Originally released on Duncan Brooker's Kona record label it became a hugely influential album and has been out of print since 2002. A couple of tracks have resurfaced, namely the fabulous Kyenkyen Bi Adi M'Awu from K.Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas which cropped up on Soundway's 'Ghana Special' and Onukpa Shawarpo from the Bokoor Band was a favourite on the Ottrabanda release 'Bokoor Beats'. But that still leaves ten tracks that only the die hard collectors will have in their bags....including one that grabbed my attention from Dackin Dakino, 'Yuda'. Read the press release in the full article.
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Jill Turner writes : Okay kids, put away your record digging bags, your copy of record collector and unplug that internet connection – no need.. the search is over. The cool cats at Strut records have put together a hugely entertaining, refreshing and essential comp of rare grooves, funky blues and "stone cold soul" from Christmases past. Grab a copy, drop some cuts and get 'In the Christmas Groove'.
