Via Palenque Records:
“Onye Rie Ibe Ya Erie new from ORIENTAL BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL BAND.
For Palenque Records this is an Epic Project and we have put all out talent and forces to work on this real gem by legendary band Oriental Brothers from Nigeria. When we started our label, back in 1996, we discovered the music of Orientals Brothers in the Champeta Sound Systems in Cartagena, Colombia. They were the number ones, and their music was played non-stop.
People gave local names to their songs, their music was very important for the birth of champeta musical mouvement; they were a huge influence for us. Legendary singer Sir Warrior, a real idol for us, and great guitarist Kabaka were the three kings of Oriental Brothers. Their first recording is from 1973, for Decca Label. In 2023 Oriental Brothers would be 50 years old. They have not recorded since more than 20 years, so this album is a real event for all of us, and for their fans all over the world.”
