The Semi-Colon: Ndia Egbuo Ndia (Afro Jigida) LP Headshells While drawing from the universe

While drawing from the universe of Ardour

" the title track

You also get a classy disco edit of Angela Bofill's "People Make The World Go Round" and the schmoove grooves of Ben Sidran's "About Love

a tour of the country’s rich musical history

Five tracks in all with guest appearances from Damien Marley and Young De

The Semi-Colon: Ndia Egbuo Ndia (Afro Jigida) LP Headshells While drawing from the universeHere you have one of the rarest pieces to come out of 1970s Africa. The Semi Colon existed as an experimental response to Fela Kuti's heavy afro beat sound. They traded in Fela's horns and jazz stylings for electric guitars and vintage rock n roll. It's a unique sound that retains much of the syncopated poly rhythms coming out of Nigeria at the time. Check out how tight the band was on "Ebenebe." They slow down and speed up their intertwining rhythms