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London Is The Place For Me 7: Calypso, Palm Wine, Mento, Joropo, Steel & Stringband 2LP
NEW. SEALED.
Honest Jon's Records
2024 restock. 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, The Mighty Terror, 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. Sound restoration at Abbey Road; pressed at Pallas. Gatefold sleeve; full-size leaflets."One of the delights of the age" --Songlines.
"a witty and joyous testament" --Guardian.
"impeccably curated and packaged" --Wire.
01. Lord Beginner - Sons And Daughters Of Africa
02. The Lion - Royal Wedding
03. The Mighty Terror - The Hydrogen Bomb
04. Dai Dai Simba - Modern Telephone
05. Willie Payne & The Starlite Tempos - Wa Sise
06. The Mighty Terror - The Emperor Of Africa
07. Louise Bennett - Bongo Man
08. Marie Bryant - My Handy Man
09. Nigerian Union Rhythm Group - Tortoise Mambo
10. Calypso Rhythm Kings - Boul Ve Se
11. The Mighty Terror - Life Is Like A Puzzle
12. The Mighty Terror - Chinese Children
13. Bill Rogers - Hungry Man From Clapham
14. Lili Verona - Underground Train
15. The Lion - Highway Code
16. Billy Sholanke - Kana Kana
17. Calypso Rhythm Kings - L'Année Passée
18. Lord & Lady Beginner - One Morning
19. West African Rhythm Brothers - Ema Foju Ana Woku
20. Trinidad Steel Band - Caroline