Skeleton

Bukky Leo & Black Egypt

A 4 track afrobeat single (20m 34s) — released June 25th 2012 on Agogo Records

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Growing up in Lagos Nigeria, Bukky was spotted practising his first saxophone by the original afro-beat drummer Tony Allen. He was immediately ushered into Tony's newly formed band. Bukky went on
to play with the great Fela Kuti where the seeds of afrobeat were being sown. After sometime in the band and under the influence of Tony Allen, Bukky decided to follow his own journey with his distinct style of jazz and afro-beat.
In 1982, Bukky's path led him to London, where he became one of the forerunners of the acid jazz scene. A young A&R man called Gilles Peterson signed him to the newly formed Acid Jazz label.
After four years of developing their sound, Bukky Leo & Black Egypt have emerged as the most important afro-beat group outside Nigeria. Bukky is still in demand as a world class Saxophonist. He is presently touring with the African Jazz All Stars and Tony Allen's Afro-Beat Big Band. The next chapter is this collaboration with Ben Mitchell. Ben has produced such artists as Terry Callier, Mr Hermano and Dusty Springfield. They met while Ben was producing 'The Rapping With The Gods' album with legendary Brighton DJ Russ Dewbury. The album feat ured Bukky on vocals and saxophone on the track 'Living Am I living'. The result of their meeting is the Afrobeat Visions LP available on Mr Bongo Records.
Bukky Leo has now done a U turn back with his earlier collaborators Radio 1 DJ Gilles Peterson & master DJ Simbad who have now remixed the Single "Skeleton" taken from the forthcoming Album "ANARCHY" produced by the great dub master Dennis Bovell. This is billed to be a milestone Afrobeat Master piece. Watch this Space!

Exactly the sound I love. The guys at Agogo did the right thing to release this beauty. 100% support from the Tramp crew! - Tobias Kirmayer

That Dub is HEAVY! Full support. - Dom Servini

resh, evocative and massive sound for your best 2012 summer vibes - Antonino Musco KCSF Radio

Afrobeat Jam will works perfect to brazilian crowd ! Great release ! - Tahira

Love the chill afro vibes - Danny Massure

Afrobeat Jam for me,,the absolute summer tune! - Basement Freaks

Absolutely my cup of tea! Original afro tracks are great and the Gilles P Winter Dub rmx is dope. Very good EP. - Mop Mop

A very nice new release that proves the eclectic side of Agogo records! 2 fantastic Afro-jams and a beautiful atmospheric Gilles P Dub- that's what one can call a winner! - Shantisan

Loving the laid-back psychedelic vibe on the original - Glyn Phillips World Beat UK

excelent Skeleton Gilles Petterson Beach Mix - Joaquim Mota Radionova France

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