Mabadu, Tunde -& His Sunrise-
Bisu
Official Afrodelic reissue of Tunde Mabuda's ultra-rare debut album. Originally released in 1978 on Blackspot label (Decca's West Africa division), 'Bisu,' which includes the supergroovy 'Red Jeans', differs from the later 1980 'Viva Disco' album by a much more pure African style. A beautiful and soulful production in which Tunde's deep voice and sax move on the excellent horns arrangements, percussions, the wah-wah rhythm guitar and weird keyboards and synths (at times psychedelic as in the 9 minutes 'Blue Bird'). As written on the original liner notes of the era: "His music will mesmerize you from the first track. A dedicated musician especially to his African roots with so much to offer musically."