LONDON IS THE PLACE FOR ME 7

The latest volumes in this highly acclaimed series presenting the music of the Windrush generation: the post-war, London recordings of West Indians and West Africans, in the first wave of modern migration to Britain. Volume 7: Calypso, Palm Wine, Mento, Joropo, Steel & Stringband overflows with diverse musical styles, including steel band, string band, calypso, joropo, and mento. Features Lord Beginner, The Lion, The Mighty Terror, Dai Dai Simba, Willie Payne & The Starlite Tempos, The Mighty Terror, Louise Bennett, Marie Bryant, Nigerian Union Rhythm Group, Calypso Rhythm Kings, Bill Rogers, Lili Verona, Billy Sholanke, Lord & Lady Beginner, West African Rhythm Brothers, and Trinidad Steel Band. Sound restoration at Abbey Road; pressed at Pallas. Gatefold sleeve; full-size leaflets. One of the delights of the age --Songlines.a witty and joyous testament --Guardian.impeccably curated and packaged --Wire. ?01. Lord Beginner - Sons And Daughters Of Africa?02. The Lion - Royal Wedding?03. The Mighty Terror - The Hydrogen Bomb?04. Dai Dai Simba - Modern Telephone?05. Willie Payne & The Starlite Tempos - Wa Sise?06. The Mighty Terror - The Emperor Of Africa?07. Louise Bennett - Bongo Man?08. Marie Bryant - My Handy Man?09. Nigerian Union Rhythm Group - Tortoise Mambo?10. Calypso Rhythm Kings - Boul Ve Se ?11. The Mighty Terror - Life Is Like A Puzzle?12. The Mighty Terror - Chinese Children?13. Bill Rogers - Hungry Man From Clapham?14. Lili Verona - Underground Train?15. The Lion - Highway Code?16. Billy Sholanke - Kana Kana ?17. Calypso Rhythm Kings - L'Annee Passee?18. Lord & Lady Beginner - One Morning?19. West African Rhythm Brothers - Ema Foju Ana Woku?20. Trinidad Steel Band - Caroline