Kofi Ayivor was a musician, composer, and producer whose 1981 album Adzagli (Jungle Funk) brought together a remarkable blend of West African disco, recorded in Amsterdam with support from Eddy Grant and members of Osibisa. Despite the brilliance of its two standout tracks — the infectious title cut and the soulful "A Song For You (Ayawa)" — the record faded into obscurity, making this Kalita Records reissue a long-overdue moment of recognition for one of the genre's hidden gems.
Kalita has gone the extra mile with this release of Adzagli (Jungle Funk), pairing the original versions of both tracks with Mendel remixes produced from the original multitrack analogue master tapes, alongside never-before-seen photos of Kofi Ayivor and interview-based liner notes. It's a thoughtfully curated package that does justice to music that has waited far too long to find its audience.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Kalita Records
- Genre: Reggae, Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 2023
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TRACKS
A1. Adzagli (Jungle Funk) (Mendel Mix)
A2. Adzagli (Jungle Funk)
B1. A Song For You (Ayawa) (Mendel Mix)
B2. A Song For You (Ayawa)
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