Jaiyede Afro is a collaborative studio album by Nigerian musician Orlando Julius and English band the Heliocentrics. It was released on 9 September 2014 through Strut Records. It peaked at number 13 on the Billboard World Albums chart. It received generally favorable reviews from critics.
Background Orlando Julius' studio album, Super Afro Soul (1966), was re-released in 2000 through British record label Strut Records. Strut Records then invited him to team up with the Heliocentrics. The Heliocentrics had released collaborative albums with other artists Mulatu Astatke and Lloyd Miller. Jaiyede Afro was recorded at the Heliocentrics' studio in North London.
Critical reception
David Maine of PopMatters called the album "a meaty, high-energy gumbo that is compulsively danceable, but also complex to immerse oneself in and simply listen to." Paul Bowler of Record Collector stated, "Aided and abetted by some magnificent backing by the Helios, using the requisite analog set up, the album has the verve and feel of a classic West African long-player, but with enough subtle updates to prevent a slide into reverent pastiche." Matt Bauer of Exclaim! commented that "Jaiyede Afro is not only a welcome return for Orlando Julius but also an excellent primer for newcomers."
Accolades + Year-end lists for Jaiyede Afro Publication List Rank MusicOMH Top 100 Albums of 2014
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.
Musicians Orlando Julius – tenor saxophone, vocals, percussion, additional organ Malcolm Catto – drums, percussion, additional organ Jake Ferguson – bass guitar, additional guitar Adrian Owusu – guitar Jack Yglesias – conga Ollie Parfitt – organ Latoya Aduke – backing vocals Jason Yarde – baritone saxophone Matt Roberts – trumpet Abdul Raheem – trombone Phil Dawson – 2nd guitar Luzmira Zerpa – additional backing vocals
Technical personnel Malcolm Catto – production, recording, mixing Jake Ferguson – production, recording, mixing Guy Davie – mastering Lewis Heriz – artwork Matt Thame – graphic design Alexis Maryon – photography
Charts + Chart performance for Jaiyede Afro Chart (2014) Peakposition US World Albums (Billboard) 13
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