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Saturday, April 21, 2012

Flaming Drums - Olatunji

African Spiritual/Uhuru
Olatunji
Flaming Drums
Columbia Records
CL 1866
1962

Arranged and conducted by Fred Karlin. Produced by John Hammond

All of the Olatunji LPs I've listened to, to the best of my recollection are very good, but this one is an especially good and groovy blend of African and Western forms. The record reminds me a of a good Yma Sumac LP in that, there is a uniqueness and cohesion from track to track and a sense of drama to the sound that keeps you glued to your speakers.

Abana
African Spiritual
Uhuru
Mystery Of Love
Adofo
Hail The King

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