a selection of the finest cuts from the first ever pan-ethiopian star singer tlahoun gèssèssè, pressed on 180 gram vinyl.

ursprünglich erschienen 1976, ist das album während einer besonders fruchtbaren zeit entstanden, der purple period. in den jahren 1975-77 veröffentlichte fela allein in nigeria 24 alben. das titelstück gehört zu felas unbestrittenen meisterstücken. bisher war yellow fever nur als teil eines box sets erhältlich. nun zum ersten mal einzeln mit dem original artwork.

teranga beat proudly presents dexter johnson & le super star de dakar in their last performance before their departure to abidjan in 1969. mastered from the original tape this recording captures the energy and quality of these most spectacular performers. the group was led by the inimitable dexter johnson, a saxophonist whose unique timbre influenced generations of horn players in senegal and who can stand with pride next to the great jazz musicians.
the 2x12 inch lp comes out in a deluxe 60s style cover with a bonus track & mp3 download code and a booklet including photos & liner notes outlining dexters musical career.