The Source of Sound involves the material, the movement and the vibration of which music arises.
The Source of Sound 43. The independence of Nigeria
In 1960 Nigeria became independent after a century of colonial occupation by Great-Britain and it was celebrated with a single which was especially released for this occasion. A highlife song Nigerian Independence of the Tex Dandies Dance Band. It was released by Philips West African Records, an important player on the Nigerian vinyl music market. This Source of Sound is about the independence of Nigeria, the role of Philips as a record company and the musical diversity of their local releases in Nigeria which were still remastered and pressed in the Netherlands in the beginning.
01. Nigerian Independence 2’52
Tex Dandies Dance Band
Philips West African records P 382 379 F
02. Iru ugegbe 2’41
Zeb Phillips & His Blue Nine
comp. Darlington Ajayi
Tropical Rhythm Parade
Philips West African records 13406 PR A5
03. Okhokhonumume 2’44
The Pick-Ups
Philips West African records P82436 2H
04. Onye maechi 2’53
Zeal Onyia & his band
comp. Stephen Osadebe
Philips West African records P 382 396 F
05. Olo mi atata 2’51
C.A. Balogun & his Abalabi Orchestra Ilesha
Philips West African records P82528 1H
06. Iyawo atata 2’45
Ayinde Bakare & his group
LP Home-made music from Nigeria
Philips P 13405 R, A2
07. Olu shobanjo 3’05
Federal Nightingale Orchestra
Philips West African records P82487 2H
08. Oju totirokun 3’03
Adebukanla Ajao & her group
Philips West African records P 82532 1H
09. Osu olale 3’06
Adebukanla Ajao & her group
Philips West African records P 82532 2H
10. Mokiyin ni rogbarogba 2’52
Yekinni Basiru & his Apala Band
Philips West African records P 82500 2H
11. Odale ore 2’55
Sunday Basegun & his group
Philips West African records P 83491 2H
12. Asian udo 3’10
Victor Olaiya & his all stars
comp. Victor Olaiya
Philips West African records P 382 397 F
13. Lafia we lawani 3’01
Victor Olaiya
LP In the sixties, b3
Polygram POLP 066
14. Onye ije anatago 18’57
Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe & his Nigeria sound makers international
comp. Stephen Osadebe
LP Onye ije anatago, a
Polygram POLP 074
