E Dide [Get Up]

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Album Information
  • Artist: King Sunny Ade (See All Albums by King Sunny Ade)

  • Date Released: Jul 29, 2008

  • Genre: New Age, Style: New Age Sacred

  • Label: Rhino Atlantic

  • Copyright: 1995 Mesa/Bluemoon Recordings, a label of Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company

Total Tracks: 13   Total Length: 54:18

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Like King Sunny Ade’s previous albums, E Dide (Get Up) is an infectious collection of juju, featuring a wild array percussion, intertwining guitars, and talking drums. – Sara Sytsma