In world music, few if any other, musicians are held in such esteem as Nigeria’s King Sunny Ade. In a career that stretches back to the 1960s, the man has proven to be a dynamic and enduring influence, taking juju music (a derivative of an indigenous percussive style in Nigeria; also, contrary to popular misconception, the term has …
Digitally remastered edition of this 1974 album from the Western Swing band led by Texas singer and guitarist Ray Benson. Tthis self-titled release was to move them further forward with the success of the Louis Jordan cover “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie”, which charted on the country charts and gave them a wider audience. Asleep at the Wheel are now …