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African Head Charge

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Experimental/tribal percussion act with a heavy dub and 'world' music slant led by percussionist [a=Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah].

Has had various members since forming in 1981 but Bonjo I has been a constant feature. Most of the actual music in the early days was written by Adrian Sherwood and the band was basically a vehicle for his more experimental side for the then fledgling On-U Sound label.

However, as the band developed throughout the 80's, Bonjo's role became more prominent. By the time of the 5th album, the classic 'Songs Of Praise', he was vocalist as well as main multi-percussion instrumentalist. He also became the primary songwriter. Despite this other writers also became involved, most notably Skip McDonald of Tackhead.

African Head Charge (with an ever changing line-up) are active to this day and do live shows throughout the world.

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Dinosaur's Lament

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Dervish Chant

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Off the Beaten Track

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Dub Some More

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Stebeni's Theme

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21 releases · data from Discogs

A Trip To Bolgatanga

2023

Churchical Chant Of The Iyabinghi

2020

Drumming Is A Language 1990 - 2011

2020

Return Of The Crocodile

2016

Environmental Holes & Drastic Tracks 1981 – 1986

2016

Environmental Holes & Drastic Tracks 1981 – 1986

2016

Voodoo Of The Godsent

2011

Vision Of A Psychedelic Africa

2005

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African Head Charge has released 21 albums between 1981 and 2023. Notable releases include A Trip To Bolgatanga, Churchical Chant Of The Iyabinghi, Drumming Is A Language 1990 - 2011. Explore their complete discography on this page.

African Head Charge's most-played tracks include Dinosaur's Lament, Dervish Chant, Off the Beaten Track, Dub Some More, Stebeni's Theme. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

Experimental/tribal percussion act with a heavy dub and 'world' music slant led by percussionist [a=Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah].Has had various members since forming in 1981 but Bonjo I has been a constant feature. Most of the actual music in the early day... Read the full biography on this page.

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