For this occasion we've got a cd ripped for ya, usually I only use lp's but today we make an exception. These guys are absolutely on top if we speak of Nigerian highlife. It's a 1990 release with tracks from respectively 1973, 1973, 1974, 1984, 1987 and 1988, original on Afrodisia Records. tracks; 1 Oriental[...]

This coming weekend we’ll have the next mega record & cd fair in Utrecht again. This two times a year event is one I’m always looking forward to, it brings recorddealers from all over Europe and beyond. The fall edition like this one is mostly the better fair so I’m quite confident in finding us[...]

About the fifteenth album by these guys at the GG. In a little while they'll all be having working links again, but for now.. A bit dusty but nevertheless one more Oriental Brothers lp which we can't get enough to my humble opinion. Listen to this 1984 'Ndi Ji Ego' and get the taste already,[...]

Not so long ago I told you it was getting harder all the time, finding their albums. I think I should say things like that a bit more often. Straight away I got lucky and stumbled upon another lp, and not the least I would say. It's from 1975 and it's nice to find the[...]

It's getting harder to find them all the time. I can hardly remember the last one, it was in july 2010. One way or another, their lp's always find a happy listening ear on this guy, this one makes no exception. Found it shortly and am lucky to share, ..jus' a bit crispy, wannit..? tracks;[...]

Classic Nigerian Highlife album by one of the leading bands. Brothers F.Dansatch, G.Kabaka and Worrior Opara made loads of LP's and I never heard a bad one. Sleeve of the album states it's from 1977 and label says 1976, either way, don't miss it. By the way, I re-upped the Sound of the Gypsies, use[...]

Today I saw Mexico play France, wow, quite a match. I also saw Nigeria play Greece. I am trying to see as many matches as possible, great tournament. Mexico, Nigeria, today's post also makes a connection. The Oriental Brothers International Band, led by F. Dansatch Opara, one of Nigeria's absolute greatest highlife bands, are here[...]

Oriental Brothers albums always find their way to lovers of Nigerian highlife. A band widely appreciated, that is led by the brothers Opara. Sometimes by Warrior but this time by his brother Dan-Satch. Both of them delivered great LP's and scored loads of hits during the seventies and eighties. Sometimes separate and sometimes together, enjoy[...]

Yesterday no post, today two. Oriental Brothers International are back with a short but fine album at the GG. These guys really love one another, photo's didn't lie back in those days. The brothers Satch, Dan, Godwin and Warrior scored hit after hit during the 70's. This '87 LP is, if you count Warriors albums[...]

The Oriental Brothers International is one of Nigeria's most important highlife bands, their popularity spanned some two decades. On this LP from 1975 leadership is in the hands of G. Kabaka Opara. The group's cast changed quite a few times. I found this funny video to accompany this album's final track. Hope U enjoy ![...]

This 33 year old album has an almost invisible cover, it wobbles and whirls and wanders about 'cause the hole is not in the middle. Still, even while sometimes false, a good listen worth. Sweet highlife by the Oriental Brothers. tracks; 1 Murtala Mohammed 2 Nkwa pt. 1 3 Nwoke ezu-ike 4 Ndidi

Warrior and his Oriental Brothers were a popular band in Nigeria late 70's and early 80's. This one's from 1981 and brings us the usual amount of listening pleasure. Just two tracks but better don't miss them. tracks; 1 Ndo ma iki 2 Onye obula zoba isi onwey a

Lets go bazerk for once, and post two albums by this super group in a row. This one goes back three years and is is from 1978. What sweet rhythms, what funky guitars, I love it! Unfortunately it has a few little jumps, sorry it's an oldie. tracks; 1 Ibezim ako 2 Elu rie ala[...]

Oriental Brothers Band from Nigeria scored hit after hit in the seventies. This one is from 1981 but it rocks your socks off. These rhythms take you on a journey across the floor, let your feet go..hips loose, volume up.. tracks; 1 Jide nkegi 2 Omenma special