Over the last two years, Acid Jazz has been reissuing records from the enigmatic Albarika Store label, a goldmine of Afro tunes from Benin, West Africa. The latest instalment is the ultra-rare Ogassa Original (Vol. 1), the debut LP from the obscure yet ultimately brilliant Porto Novo outfit, Ogassa, dating back to 1978. Like many Albarika releases, it was recorded at EMI Lagos, lending it a depth and fidelity that stands out in the realm of Afro rarities. Reissued in full with the original artwork for the very first time, this album is a must for collectors and Afro specialists alike.
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