Yusufu Olatunji & His Group – Vol. 17 – Philips PL 636 1050 (LP)
(1909-1978)
Following our presentation of the great Yusufu Olatunji in a previous post here, we share another precious recording of his Sakara music – a deep Yoruba traditional genre tinged with Arab-Islamic influences featuring male voices, percussion and goje violin. This brilliant slow-moving flow of delicate, complex and majestic music radiates peace, fire and lofty dignity.
Suite à notre présentation de Yusufu Olatunji dans un post précédent ici, nous partageons à présent un autre enregistrement précieux de sa musique Sakara – un genre traditionnel yoruba teinté d’influences arabo-islamiques avec des voix d’hommes, des percussions et un violon goje. Ce flux sonore complexe, brillant et délicat rayonne de paix, de feu et de noble plénitude.
DownloadThe photographs below are from Yoruba Sculpture of West Africa by William Fag, Harper Collins, 1982:
Magnificent. Many thanks for this and other great albums I have downloaded from your blog.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure Victor. One of the truly great African artists of the 20th century.
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