Gasper Lawal's Ajomasé, originally released in 1980 and now reissued by Strut, is a richly layered album that blends jazz, soul, funk, and African musical traditions into something genuinely captivating. Lawal's arrangements are sophisticated yet organic, weaving together piano, horns, guitar, hand drums, and vocal harmonies with his own expressive singing — loose and informal at times, but capable of real depth and power.
What sets Ajomasé apart from many British studio recordings of African musicians of the era is its authenticity — it never feels overly polished or detached from its roots. Tracks like "Awon Ojise Oluwa" deliver triumphant horns and a heavy bassline that nod unmistakably to the Afrobeat sound of the period, and the release includes an insert featuring full liner notes written by Lawal himself, offering a personal window into the music.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Strut
- Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 10/24/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Jeka José
A2. Kita Kita
A3. Eronu
B1. Ajomasé
B2. Awon Ojise Oluwa
B3. Oro Moro
B4. Saikoskro
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