London Is the Place For Me 4: African Dreams and the Piccadilly High Life captures a remarkable chapter in British musical history, showcasing the vibrant sounds that African and Caribbean musicians brought to London's music scene. This compilation features an eclectic mix of highlife, jazz, kwela, and calypso from artists who made their mark in the cultural melting pot of mid-20th century Britain.
The album presents grade-A musical gems from diverse talents including Lord Kitchener's calypso stylings, Dorothy Masuka's kwela rhythms, and Shake Keane's jazz explorations. From the playfully titled "Egyptian Bint Al Cha Cha" to the evocative "African Dream," this collection demonstrates how immigrant musicians transformed London's musical landscape, blending traditional African and Caribbean sounds with cosmopolitan influences to create something entirely new and captivating.
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TRACKS
1. Ginger Folorunso Johnson - Egyptian Bint Al Cha Cha
2. Young Tiger - African Dream
3. Dorothy Masuka - Zoo Lake
4. Lord Kitchener - Rock N Roll Calypso
5. Cab Kaye - Don’t You Go Away
6. Shake Keane - Mambo Indio
7. Lord Kitchener - Alphonso In Town
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