{"product_id":"va-nigeria-calabar-itu-road-groovy-sounds-lp-11243710041","title":"Various Artists Nigeria - Calabar-itu Road: Groovy Sounds from South \/ Var [LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen most people think about Nigerian music, the first thing that comes to mind is Lagos—the country’s main commercial center, the glittering megacity that spawned Yoruba-speaking music luminaries such as Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Sir Shina Peters and Wizkid. But Nigeria is a country of rich diversity, especially in its music: From the Igbo highlife and rock bands of east-central region, to the deep Edo roots rhythms from the midwest, to the keening, ornamented Fulani melodies of the north. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut one region whose music has remained largely underexplored is the south eastern land of the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in Cross River and Akwa Ibom State—the region colloquially referred to as “Calabar.” A cradle of culture, this region was one of the earliest outposts of Nigerian popular music. Its primordial rhythms traveled across the Atlantic during the slave trade to provide the part of the foundation for Afro-Cuban grooves that would go on to influence the development of jazz, rock \u0026amp; roll, R\u0026amp;B and funk. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the new Calabar-Itu Road compilation, Comb \u0026amp; Razor Sound presents15 heavy tracks recorded in the decade between 1972 and 1982, spotlighting rare music from “Calabar” superstars such as Etubom Rex Williams, Cross River Nationale, Charles “Effi” Duke, The Doves and Mary Afi Usuah. The package features a magazine-style booklet containing a wealth of information about the milieu with rare photographs and illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Calabar-Itu Road is the major artery linking modern-day Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. And Calabar-Itu Road: Groovy Sounds from South Eastern Nigeria (1972-1982) will link the region’s music to the rest of the world!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen most people think about Nigerian music, the first thing that comes to mind is Lagos—the country’s main commercial center, the glittering megacity that spawned Yoruba-speaking music luminaries such as Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Sir Shina Peters and Wizkid. But Nigeria is a country of rich diversity, especially in its music: From the Igbo highlife and rock bands of east-central region, to the deep Edo roots rhythms from the midwest, to the keening, ornamented Fulani melodies of the north. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut one region whose music has remained largely underexplored is the south eastern land of the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in Cross River and Akwa Ibom State—the region colloquially referred to as “Calabar.” A cradle of culture, this region was one of the earliest outposts of Nigerian popular music. Its primordial rhythms traveled across the Atlantic during the slave trade to provide the part of the foundation for Afro-Cuban grooves that would go on to influence the development of jazz, rock \u0026amp; roll, R\u0026amp;B and funk. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the new Calabar-Itu Road compilation, Comb \u0026amp; Razor Sound presents15 heavy tracks recorded in the decade between 1972 and 1982, spotlighting rare music from “Calabar” superstars such as Etubom Rex Williams, Cross River Nationale, Charles “Effi” Duke, The Doves and Mary Afi Usuah. The package features a magazine-style booklet containing a wealth of information about the milieu with rare photographs and illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Calabar-Itu Road is the major artery linking modern-day Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. And Calabar-Itu Road: Groovy Sounds from South Eastern Nigeria (1972-1982) will link the region’s music to the rest of the world!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack List\u003cbr\u003e1. Mbre Isong (Intro) - Isadico Dance Band, 2. Nyong Eyen Unen - Cross River Nationale, 3. Eyen Erong Nwa - The Visitors, 4. Akam Itoro Abasi - Mansion, 5. Akananwan Isong Idung - Monica Isaac, 6. Top Eyop Odo - Emmanuel Ntia, 7. Akwa Idim - The Sea Lions, 8. Suk Usan Idang (Interlude) - Charles Duke, 9. Eti Eyenekla - Isadico Dance Band, 10. Akan Anwan Isong Idung - The Doves, 11. Mma Ama Mbo - Mary Afi Usuah \u0026amp; the South Eastern State Cultural Band, 12. Atak Mfat Eyen - Sunny Risky \u0026amp; the Vitamin Explosion, 13. Eseme Ikpong - Chief Inyang Henshaw \u0026amp; his Top Ten Aces, 14. Ererimbot Afayung Oko - Etubom Rex Williams \u0026amp; his Nigerian Artistes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMbre Isong (Intro) - Isadico Dance Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNyong Eyen Unen - Cross River Nationale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyen Erong Nwa - the Visitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkam Itoro Abasi - Mansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkananwan Isong Idung - Monica Isaac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Eyop Odo - Emmanuel Ntia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkwa Idim - the Sea Lions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuk Usan Idang (Interlude) - Charles Duke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEti Eyenekla - Isadico Dance Band 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkan Anwan Isong Idung - the Doves 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMma Ama Mbo - Mari Afi Usuah ; the South Eastern State Cultural Band 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtak Mfat Eyen - Sunny Risky ; the Vitamin Explosion 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEseme Ikpong - Chief Inyang Henshaw ; His Top Ten Aces 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErerimbot Afayung Oko - Etubom Rex Williams ; His Nigerian Artistes 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJourney to Luna - Bustic Kingsley Bassey's Anansa Engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"32","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":50570783457576,"sku":"11243710041","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/3833\/7576\/files\/3471862.jpg?v=1763989025","url":"https:\/\/waterloorecords.com\/products\/va-nigeria-calabar-itu-road-groovy-sounds-lp-11243710041","provider":"Waterloo Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}