ASSAGAI LP/1971 Afro-Rock/Vertigo/Demon Fuzz/Osibisa/Jade Warrior/Louis Moholo
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ASSAGAI 's/t' LP (UK, Prog Temple, Catalogue #PTLP8027) Brand new/unplayed copy of limited Prog Temple label LP edition of rare Afro-Rock LP, recorded in London and released on the British Vertigo Records label in 1971, by Nigerian/South African membered band Assagai.
(NOTE: LIMITED EDITION!)
'Prog Temple present a vinyl reissue of Assagai's self-titled album, originally released in 1971. Assagai's debut for Philips's progressive subsidiary Vertigo was realized in 1971 to quiet applause. Critics soon became favorable as Afro-rock gained a foothold as the "next big thing" and it wasn't long before they would make their (only) appearance on Top of the Pops. Their journey in London's predominantly progressive underground music scene was brief, but also established a further chapter in the annals of Afro-rock alongside Black Velvet, Osibisa, Thor's Anvil, Uhuru and the Cosmic Grass Band. Numerous musical figures were assembled from the South African and Nigerian communities resident in London at the time with contributions from Dudu Pukwana, Fred Coker, Ayinde Folarin (Demon Fuzz) and Fred Fredericks (Jimmy James And The Vagabonds). An unlikely partnership with progressive-folk legends Jade Warrior would provide backing on their 1971 Zimbabwe LP, co-writing material for their self-titled debut. Unbeknownst to Jade Warrior at the time, they were part of a combined contract with their label mates. Assagai is as fresh and alive as it was when it was recorded in 1971, hypnotic in its rhythm and tantalizing in its mix of punctured brass and provocative vocals. Their ruthless brand of handsome rhythm offers copious potent vibes, but simultaneously employs a simple narrative achieving an elementary perspective of London's rapidly changing times.'
High-quality 180-gram pressing.
Tracks on this LP are as follows:
- Telephone Girl
- Akasa
- Hey Jude
- Cocoa
- Irin Ajolawa
- Ayieo
- Beka
- I'll Wait For You
Shipping in US is $4.98./CANADA AIRMAIL is $16.98./MEXICO AIRMAIL is $22.98./OVERSEAS AIRMAIL is $23.98. (Shipping totals will be consolidated for multiple winning bids.)
Record shipped in professional, superior rectangular shaped, corner-protecting corrugated cardboard record mailer with filler pads. Satisfaction guaranteed!
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