ginger johnson & his african messengers - african party - freestyle - vinyl 
FSRLP 110 - 84349 - uklp - €27.50
New Copy
Genre: African
1. I Jool Omo
2. Adura
3. Witchdoctor
4. Ire
5. Talking Drum
6. Lord Morocco
7. A You Momma
8. Watusi
9. Alege
10. Hi Life
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Reissue the music of Ginger Johnson & His African Messengers !
Ginger Johnson's life is one of the greatest untold stories of African music in Europe. Born George Folunsho Johnson in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria in 1916. Aged just 18 he joined the Nigerian Navy, and made his first visit to Britain. After World War II Ginger decided to make London his home, working with many artists including British saxophone legend Ronnie Scott who first really utilised Gingers amazing technique to full effect, featuring him in not only his live concerts, but also several recordings for the Esquire jazz label in the 1940's & 50's.
In the 60's Ginger was mentor & guru to a young Fela Kuti. Gingers London home became a vibrant hub of African music activity for Fela and an entire host of musicians who would gather there to exchange news, talk, eat and jam for hours on end. To Fela, and all who gravitated towards Ginger's home, he was simply known and addressed as 'Father'.
