| Management number | 254226041 | Release Date | 2026/11/07 | List Price | US$14.76 | Model Number | 254226041 | ||
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The latest volumes in this highly acclaimed series presenting the music of the Windrush generation: the post-war, London recordings of West Indians and West Africans, in the first wave of modern migration to Britain. Volume 7: Calypso, Palm Wine, Mento, Joropo, Steel & Stringband overflows with diverse musical styles, including steel band, string band, calypso, joropo, and mento. Features Lord Beginner, The Lion, The Mighty Terror, Dai Dai Simba, Willie Payne & The Starlite Tempos, The Mighty Terror, Louise Bennett, Marie Bryant, Nigerian Union Rhythm Group, Calypso Rhythm Kings, Bill Rogers, Lili Verona, Billy Sholanke, Lord & Lady Beginner, West African Rhythm Brothers, and Trinidad Steel Band. Sound restoration at Abbey Road; pressed at Pallas. Gatefold sleeve; full-size leaflets. "One of the delights of the age" -Songlines."a witty and joyous testament" -Guardian."impeccably curated and packaged" -Wire.
| Performer | Va |
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| Music genre | World / Reggae |
| Music subgenre | Vinyl Record - INTERNATIONAL |
| Music release type | Release |
| Media format | LP |
| Original release date | 2020 |
| Edition | Standard |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Has parental advisory label | N |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Series title | Various Artists - London Is The Place For Me 7 (Various Artists) [VINYL LP] 2 Pack |
| Track listing | Lord Beginner - Sons and Daughters of Africa, The Lion - Royal Wedding, The Mighty Terror - the Hydrogen Bomb, Dai Dai Simba - Modern Telephone, Willie Payne & the Starlite Tempos - Wa Sise, The Mighty Terror - the Emperor of Africa, Louise Bennett - Bongo Man, Marie Bryant - My Handy Man, Nigerian Union Rhythm Group - Tortoise Mambo, Calypso Rhythm Kings - Boul Ve Se, The Mighty Terror - Life Is Like a Puzzle, The Mighty Terror - Chinese Children, Bill Rogers - Hungry Man from Clapham, Lili Verona - Underground Train, The Lion - Highway Code, Billy Sholanke - Kana Kana, Calypso Rhythm Kings - L'année Passée, Lord & Lady Beginner - One Morning, West African Rhythm Brothers - Ema Foju Ana Woku, Trinidad Steel Band - Caroline |
| Record label | Honest Jon's |
| Number in series | 7 |
| Track name | Lord Beginner - Sons And Daughters Of Africa, The Lion - Royal Wedding, The Mighty Terror - The Hydrogen Bomb, Dai Dai Simba - Modern Telephone, Willie Payne & The Starlite Tempos - Wa Sise, The Mighty Terror - The Emperor Of Africa, Louise Bennett - Bongo Man, Marie Bryant - My Handy Man, Nigerian Union Rhythm Group - Tortoise Mambo, Calypso Rhythm Kings - Boul Ve Se, The Mighty Terror - Life Is Like A Puzzle, The Mighty Terror - Chinese Children, Bill Rogers - Hungry Man From Clapham, Lili Verona - Underground Train, The Lion - Highway Code, Billy Sholanke - Kana Kana, Calypso Rhythm Kings - L'Année Passée, Lord & Lady Beginner - One Morning, West African Rhythm Brothers - Ema Foju Ana Woku, Trinidad Steel Band - Caroline |
| Music media format | CD |
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