CHILD OF BIAFRA
(2007)
Featuring songs by
BEN OKAFOR from the
stage production, 'Child
of Biafra.' These
songs reflect the
origins of Ben's musical
career, his early
childhood and his early
journey through the
fields and fortunes of
war, and the influences
of these experiences on
his artistic and
spiritual vocation to
date. The musical
arrangements and
performances are
poignant, earthy,
acoustic-based and truly
reflect the African
heritage from which they
draw.
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ACOUSTIC CLOSE-UP
(2006)
A
truly intimate and organic album featuring a wonderful rich mixture
of musical styles, influences and textures that make up and shape
Ben’s life and his music - all rooted around an acoustic base.
Building from Ben and an acoustic guitar this magical collection of
songs also feature keyboards, bass and drums and all kinds of
wonderful and exotic percussion!
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GENERATION - REMASTERED (2006) A deserved re-release of Ben’s monumental 1992 masterpiece. This edition is remastered and features newly recorded versions of 3 songs that were originally recorded just after the Generation sessions but until now have been unavailable in any form. |
THING WITH WAR (2003)
Featuring tracks not available on any of his albums. Because of
Ben’s experiences as a boy soldier whilst growing up in Nigeria, 35%
of the profits from this reggae/world music single goes to support
the work of the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers. Go to
the links page for details of their website.
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COFFEE WITH LAZARUS
(2000)
Recorded in the USA with producer Harvey Jones, this best selling
album was hugely acclaimed by the critics. Packed with Ben’s
trademark thought provoking lyrics, all wrapped up in the
intoxicating fusion of reggae, African and world music that only Ben
can produce. An album with class written all over it.
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SHADOWS (1998)
An album Ben recorded exclusively for release on his own Nigerian
based Roadsweeper Records. It features more earthy raw versions of
songs originally featured on his ‘Nkiru’ and ‘Generation’ albums,
plus two songs that are exclusive to this CD. We have the only very
limited stocks of this album outside of Nigeria. Once they’re gone,
they’re gone!
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SEE ME NOW (1998)
Following a gap of 6 years from his previous album, this EP features
radio edits of 4 magnificent showcase tracks that went on to appear
on Ben’s ‘Coffee With Lazarus’ album each in their full versions.
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