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Orlando Julius

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Orlando Julius

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Nigerian saxophonist, singer, keyboardist, composer and bandleader
Born: 22nd September 1943 Ikole Ekiti, Nigeria
Died: 14th April 2022 Lagos, Nigeria
African music pioneer, mixing highlife and other African styles with American influences. Helped Fela Kuti form his early band Koola Lobitos and collaborated with Hugh Masekela.

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Top Tracks

Most popular songs on Last.fm

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Disco Hi - Life

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In The Middle

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Selma To Soweto

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Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 & 2)

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Disco Hi-Life - Original Version

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Love Thy Neighbour

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Disco Hi-Life - 2009 Edit

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Ijo Soul

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Buje Buje

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Mapami

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Releases

3 releases · data from Discogs

Super Afro Soul

2007

Dance Afro-Beat

1985

Disco Hi-Life

1979

Setlists

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January 4, 2020

Club de Playa Villasol

Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico

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October 20, 2019

SESC Pompéia

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

  • 1. Ketekete Koro

  • 2. Psychedelic Afro-Shop

  • 3. James Brown Ride On

  • 4. Ijo Soul

  • 5. Jaiyede Afro

  • 6. Afro Blues

  • 7. Be Counted

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  • 10.

  • 1.

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June 8, 2019

De Vasim

Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands

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May 26, 2019

Het Twiske

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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May 25, 2019

Grote Zaal

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

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Orlando Julius - Jaiyede Afro [New Vinyl LP] Clear Vinyl

Orlando Julius - Jaiyede Afro [New Vinyl LP] Clear Vinyl

$37.03
Orlando Julius With The Heliocentrics - Jaiyede Afro (2xLP) (Clear)

Orlando Julius With The Heliocentrics - Jaiyede Afro (2xLP) (Clear)

$39.95
Orlando Julius - Dance Afro-Beat RARE SEALED ORIGINAL 1984 NIGERIAN AFRO FUNK

Orlando Julius - Dance Afro-Beat RARE SEALED ORIGINAL 1984 NIGERIAN AFRO FUNK

$24.55
Orlando Julius - Disco Hi-Life (LP) (Mint (M)) - 3808102334

Orlando Julius - Disco Hi-Life (LP) (Mint (M)) - 3808102334

$35.00

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Orlando Julius has released 3+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Super Afro Soul, Dance Afro-Beat, Disco Hi-Life. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Orlando Julius's most popular tracks include Disco Hi - Life, In The Middle, Selma To Soweto, Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 & 2), Disco Hi-Life - Original Version. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

Nigerian saxophonist, singer, keyboardist, composer and bandleaderBorn: 22nd September 1943 Ikole Ekiti, NigeriaDied: 14th April 2022 Lagos, NigeriaAfrican music pioneer, mixing highlife and other Afr... Read the full biography on this page.

You can find Orlando Julius vinyl records and merchandise on eBay. We feature a curated selection of vinyl releases and collectibles available for purchase.

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