Album lore

Fuji New Waves, released in January 1991 on Barry Black Music Co. Ltd, stands as a compact document of Chief Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister’s mastery in fújì, a genre rooted in Yoruba musical traditions, intertwined here with elements of highlife. The album’s five tracks, including “Duka Hausawa” and “National Pledge,” distill Barrister’s percussive rhythms and vocal agility into a focused offering. Recorded during a period when fújì was solidifying its place beyond Nigeria’s borders, this artifact reflects the genre’s evolving dialogue with urban popular music.Barrister’s work on Fuji New Waves exemplifies the lineage of fújì’s call-and-response chants and intricate drum patterns, rendered with clarity and immediacy. The interplay between traditional percussion and melodic lines showcases the label’s commitment to preserving the sound’s resonance. Though modest in length, the record captures a signal of early ’90s Nigerian music culture, serving as a reference point for collectors and DJs interested in the genre’s historical pulse.

Album lore

Fuji New Waves, released in January 1991 on Barry Black Music Co. Ltd, stands as a compact document of Chief Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister’s mastery in fújì, a genre rooted in Yoruba musical traditions, intertwined here with elements of highlife. The album’s five tracks, including “Duka Hausawa” and “National Pledge,” distill Barrister’s percussive rhythms and vocal agility into a focused offering. Recorded during a period when fújì was solidifying its place beyond Nigeria’s borders, this artifact reflects the genre’s evolving dialogue with urban popular music.Barrister’s work on Fuji New Waves exemplifies the lineage of fújì’s call-and-response chants and intricate drum patterns, rendered with clarity and immediacy. The interplay between traditional percussion and melodic lines showcases the label’s commitment to preserving the sound’s resonance. Though modest in length, the record captures a signal of early ’90s Nigerian music culture, serving as a reference point for collectors and DJs interested in the genre’s historical pulse.