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Music:Member Since: 15/11/2006Band Website: www.benokafor.com Band Members: DISCOGRAPHY CHILD OF BIAFRA (2007) Featuring songs by BEN OKAFOR from the stage production, 'Child of Biafra.' These songs reflect the origins of Ben's musical career, his early childhood and his early journey through the fields and fortunes of war, and the influences of these experiences on his artistic and spiritual vocation to date. The musical arrangements and performances are poignant, earthy, acoustic-based and truly reflect the African heritage from which they draw. ACOUSTIC CLOSE-UP (2006) A truly intimate and organic album featuring a wonderful rich mixture of musical styles, influences and textures that make up and shape Ben’s life and his music - all rooted around an acoustic base. Building from Ben and an acoustic guitar this magical collection of songs also feature keyboards, bass and drums and all kinds of wonderful and exotic percussion! GENERATION - REMASTERED (2006) Originally released 1992 On its release, Generation won high praises from critics around the world as well as firmly establishing him as a talented song smith and musician with a message and mission. Ben had long been a communicator of meaningful spiritual songs that touched on the needs and injustices of the world and man's inhumanity to man as well as extolling his God and His love for every person and this album was widely regarded as a masterpiece. Ben's highly charged festival stealing performance at the USA's Cornerstone Festival in front of a crowd of thousands at the end of a US tour with his band (the buzz from which reached across the Atlantic to the UK) secured the deal for the USA release of the album. In answer to constant requests from fans, in 2006 a special remastered and expanded version of the album was released. For the release, Ben re-recorded 3 songs that were originally written and recorded just after the Generation sessions. These new recordings fit perfectly onto the album and make it a must for any Ben Okafor fan. THING WITH WAR (2003) Featuring tracks not available on any of his albums. Because of Ben’s experiences as a boy soldier whilst growing up in Nigeria, 35% of the profits from this reggae/world music single goes to support the work of the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers. Go to the links page for details of their website. COFFEE WITH LAZARUS (2000) Recorded in the USA with producer Harvey Jones, this best selling album was hugely acclaimed by the critics. Packed with Ben’s trademark thought provoking lyrics, all wrapped up in the intoxicating fusion of reggae, African and world music that only Ben can produce. An album with class written all over it. SHADOWS (1998) An album Ben recorded exclusively for release on his own Nigerian based Roadsweeper Records. It features more earthy raw versions of songs originally featured on his ‘Nkiru’ and ‘Generation’ albums, plus two songs that are exclusive to this CD. We have the only very limited stocks of this album outside of Nigeria. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! SEE ME NOW (1998) Following a gap of 6 years from his previous album, this EP features radio edits of 4 magnificent showcase tracks that went on to appear on Ben’s ‘Coffee With Lazarus’ album each in their full versions. BLOOD BROTHERS (1992) Ben joins forces with UK pioneering Christian folk singer/songwriter Garth Hewitt for this album which was released across Europe the same year as Ben's own solo masterpiece 'Generation'. As well as including 5 wonderful haunting OKAFOR tracks (the recordings of which are all unique to this album and some of which have never been included in any form on other OKAFOR album) Ben takes on the role of producer for this album and the musicians who feature on the album are all musicians who have played with Ben - so the Okafor effect is very much in evidence throughout. NKIRU (1989/UK 1991/USA) This is the critically-acclaimed album that really brought Ben to the attention of music lovers around the world and cemented his reputation as a class writer and performer of intelligent thought-provoking songs addressing the human condition. Originally released in the UK and Europe in 1989 the album was picked up in 1991for release in the USA. 3 of the tracks from the UK version were dropped and replaced with long time live favourite 'World Gone Crazy', the mighty 'Man of Sorrow' and 'Filippino'. With this album Ben Okafor had truly arrived and had (musically) come of age. It set the benchmark for future releases DOWNPRESSOR MAN (1986 ) This 4 track collection was Ben's second release after arriving in the UK and his first on his own Crimson Flame label. His love and understanding of reggae radiates through the passion-filled cover of Peter Tosh's 'Downpressor Man'. Ben's unique blending of Reggae with the African musical influence of his childhood were in evidence in the remaining songs - all OKAFOR originials, and in hindsight this EP laid the musical foundations for the following 'Nkiru' album which would see Ben's music maturing fully with success and recognition around the world CHILDREN OF THE WORLD (1985) This was Ben's debut release after arriving in the UK. Produced by Bob Lamb (who'se other production credits include UB40) and recorded at Bob's studio in Birmingham the album was released by the now defunked UK label, Ears and Eyes. What is in evidence is Ben taking his first raw tentative steps in laying the foundations of that unique Okafor musical blend. Included in this album is the fantastic 'Messiah Man' which Ben still occasionally includes in present day performances. Sounds Like: Too unique in his sound to be compared to anyone else. Record Label: Plankton Records Type of Label: Indie |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Reggae / Christian / Afro-beat) |
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Check out this video: BEN OKAFOR "No Child Soldiers" |
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| Check out this video: BEN OKAFOR "No Child Soldiers"
Add to My Profile | More Videos Posted by on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:43:00 GMT |
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NEW ALBUM coming soon! |
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| Ben has been in the studio working on his new album, "Diverted Traffic." More will be posted about the new album shortly. Posted by on Sat, 27 Jan 2007 20:27:00 GMT |
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You're invited: Ben Okafor's PERSONAL MySpace site |
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| You're invited to join Ben Okafor's PERSONAL MySpace site and become a member of his "FRIENDS' NETWORK." Read about his music and passions. Go to www.myspace.com/benokafor Posted by on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:22:00 GMT |
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CD now available: ACOUSTIC CLOSE-UP |
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| Ben Okafor's new album, "ACOUSTIC CLOSE-UP" is now available through Plankton Records (www.PLANKTONRECORDS.co.uk) Posted by on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:17:00 GMT |
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