Okapi Guitars Discography of CDs

Okapi Guitars albums Just check out Bryan Baker's review: "Okapi's infectious take on this wonderful blend of African-Pop and related influences is a joy. It should be noted also that the sound here is impeccable, especially considering the total self-production aspect and the fact that most songs have a lot of elements going on throughout. Outstanding and highly recommended!" ==> Remixed and remastered 2006.

Okapi Guitars music CDs On their latest release these Australian afro-guitar enthusiasts seem to be drifting northwards. While their last album Radio free Zimbabwe (2004) took inspiration from the mbira music of Zimbabwe, and the swing grooves of South Africa, Haram Homebrew is drier and harsher. They've taken the trans-Saharan route, and the sun and wind have left their mark. The first song on this album, Repent, growls with a trembling electric guitar straight out of the desert. The singer ...

Okapi Guitars discography Radio free Zimbabwe from Sydney-based band Okapi Guitars, mixes Zimbabwe mbira and hosho with guitar styles from all over Africa. The CD follows a year of increased recognition for the band: in 2003 their afro-skiffle version of Lou Reed's classic "Vicious" was included on the acclaimed tribute CD After Hours ( wampus /lou. html), and a song from their 2002 CD Blue Kigara, was distributed by Creative Commons. The band also released ...

Okapi Guitars songs The Okapi Guitars make African pop music. The core of the band are two guitarists, Bernhard Huber and John Laidler, who met as members of the original Okapi Allstars Guitar Band in Sydney in 1986. Until disbanding in 1991, the group introduced contemporary African guitar music to the live circuit in Sydney and toured to other states. They supported many touring artists including the Bhundu Boys, Lucky Dube, Mahlathini and the Mahotella ...