This is a very unique and exciting Rook Radio episode to announce. We've just had a vinyl shipment direct from Lagos, containing all original pressings of Nigerian afrobeat and highlife. We've compiled some of the picks into 60 minute mix for your ears. Expect everything from the funk-influenced sounds of Fela Kuti to the virtuosic guitar stylings of King Sunny Ade. These records have been well loved, so expect a dose of that warm crackle we've grown to know and love.

The best part is... All of these records are available on our Discogs Store. Make sure you're quick though, because they won't last long! Hit us up by email and tell us what you want for 10% off the Discogs price (this applies to any 2nd hand stuff on our Discogs page).

As usual, we've got the full video on our YouTube channel, so please support us and subscribe if you're feeling it!

Mixed by Juby Rook for Rook Records.

Check out the full track list here (click the tracks for the Discogs vinyl links):

Please note: These are one offs, so once they're gone, they're gone! Hit us up by email and tell us what you want for 10% off the Discogs price (this applies to any 2nd hand stuff on our Discogs page).

00:00 Fela Kuti - Upside Down
06:00 Bongos Ikue - Groovies Funk
07:54 Jide Obi - Give It Everything You’ve Got
12:58 Iyke Peters Fire Woman
15:45 Fela Kuti - Zombie
23:25 Tony Okoroji - Juliana
26:07 Sunny Ade - Eni Nbinu Wa
29:22 Fela Kuti - Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense
34:18 Fela Kuti - Yellow Fever
36:34 Sunny Ade - Mori Sisi Meji
39:03 Sonny Okosuns - We Want A Leader
41:47 Jide Obi - At The Disco
45:19 Sweet Talks - Ehurisi
48:44 Fela Kuti - Coffin For Head Of State

For a high quality WAV download, please get in touch at info@rookrecords.co.uk.

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