The Good Samaritans' cosmic Edo-Funk brought back to life by … – Pan African Music

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A man with an afro hairstyle and glasses poses for a portrait in a monochromatic blue tone, wearing a light-colored shirt with a collar and a dark tie, exuding the vibrant spirit of Pan African Music.

Available on March 3rd, the No Food Without Taste If By Hunger album is a piece of history, showcasing the beauty and innovation of Edo-funk, a magical musical blend from east Nigeria.

A cosmic fusion between highlife, the West African night-clubs entrancing sounds, and Edo culture core elements, Edo-Funk was born in Benin City, Nigeria in the late 70s. Emerging out of experimentation, the new groove became a not-so-distant cousin of Fela’s Afrobeat wave that was taking over Lagos. Using the latest sounds and technologies of the…