Apala: Apala Groups in Nigeria 1967-70' is the first ever collection of Apala music to be released outside of Nigeria. The album focuses on a wide selection of recordings made in Nigeria in the 1960s, a time when Apala music was at the height of its popularity. Apala is a deeply rhythmical, hypnotic and powerful musical style that combines the striking nasal-style vocals and traditions of Islamic music, the agidigbo (thumb piano), and the equally powerful drumming and percussion rhythms and techniques of the Yoruba of Nigeria.
Track Listing:
1. Ewure Ile Komoyi Ode - Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group
2. Aboyin Ile - Adebukonla Ajao and Her Group
3. Adura Fun Osiwowo - Rapheal Ajide and His Apala Group
4. Orin to Mo Gbon Wa - Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group
5. Agilinti Lomu - R.A. Tikalosoro and His Group
6. A.B.D. Alawiye - Adebukonla Ajao and Her Group
7. Asa Ko Gbodo Wole Gbeiyele - Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group
8. Egbe Arowolo - Adeleke Aremu & His Group
9. Rufai Baolgun - Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group
10. Kiniun Kuro Leran Amu Sere - R.A. Tikalosoro and His Group
11. S. Aka - Haruna Ishola and His Apala Group
12. Lekele Bale - Adebukonla Ajao and Her Group
13. Odale Ore - Kasumu Adio and His Apala Group
14. Oko Lolomo - Ayisatu Alabi and Her Group
15. Oriki Ibeji - Jimoh Agbejo Bo Ogun and His Group
16. Omo Olobi - Ayisatu Alabi and Her Group
17. Sunday Babayemi - Adebukonla Ajao and Her Group
Year of Production: 1969
