{"product_id":"ginger-johnson-his-african-messengers-african-party-vinyl-deluxe-edition-2-lp","title":"Ginger Johnson \u0026 His African Messengers - African Party (Vinyl Deluxe Edition) (2 LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGinger Johnson was a pioneering Nigerian percussionist and bandleader who became a vibrant fixture in London's music scene, bringing the rhythms and energy of West African music to new audiences. \u003cem\u003eAfrican Party\u003c\/em\u003e, originally released in 1967, captures Johnson and his African Messengers at their infectious best, blending Afrobeat-driven grooves with a joyful, communal spirit that made him a beloved and influential figure in the world music landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis deluxe double vinyl edition from BBE is an expanded remaster of the original album, presented in a gatefold sleeve and featuring a new biography alongside rare photographs sourced directly from the Johnson family archive. Adding further depth to this release are two previously near-lost bonus tracks — a early '70s single on the Afrodesia label, discovered in 2018 by renowned African music collector Uchenna Ikonne and given careful audio restoration — offering listeners a broader and more complete picture of this significant musician's career. Pressed in Germany, this is a beautifully crafted edition of a landmark recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: BBE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: 01\/17\/2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 49, 47);\"\u003e Joco Records\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA1. I Jool Omo\u003cbr\u003eA2. Adura\u003cbr\u003eA3. Witchdoctor \u003cbr\u003eB1. Ire\u003cbr\u003eB2. Talking Drum\u003cbr\u003eB3. Lord Morocco \u003cbr\u003eC1. A You Momma\u003cbr\u003eC2. Watusi\u003cbr\u003eC3. Alege\u003cbr\u003eD1. Hi Life\u003cbr\u003eD2. Witchdoctor (Afro Rock)\u003cbr\u003eD3. Nawa\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joco Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48098445984003,"sku":"DY791W-HNYX-QP","price":35.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/phishstonesproducts.myshopify.com\/products\/ginger-johnson-his-african-messengers-african-party-vinyl-deluxe-edition-2-lp","provider":"PhishStones Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}