Alpha Blondy - Eternity - VINYL LP

2-CD set. Eternity is seen as a continuation of Alpha Blondy's career, showcasing his enduring message and musical style. The album continues to address social and political issues with conviction and poetic sharpness, a hallmark of Alpha Blondy's work. A standout track is a remake of Bob Marley's InchSoul Rebel,Inch titled InchAfrican RebelInch and featuring a bagpipe, further showcasing Alpha Blondy's unique approach to reggae. Album Tracks 1. Eternity (Le Chant Du Pelerin) 2. Love Power Feat. Stonebwoy 3. Koun Faya Koun 4. Layiri (Le Serment) Feat. Sidiki Diabate 5. Jamming in Ouagadougou 6. Have You Ever Seen the Rain 7. Pompier Pyromane 8. Petit Palabre 9. Grand Bassam 10. Excision Feat. Clinton Fearon 11. African Rebel 12. Anga Teria 13. Sunshine in Rwanda 14. Les Immigres 15. Ambe Gnongon-Nan 16. Elections Presidentielles 17. New Bahia 18. Epistemicide

String sections, brass, even a tuba-Blondy expands reggae's toolkit without losing it's rebel pulse. The timeless ballad InchSweet?Fanta?DialloInch anchors the album, proving protest singers can also pen unforgettable love songs. Album Tracks 1. Sweet Fanta Diallo 2. Blesser 3. Jah Houphouet Boigny Nous Parle (Rassemblement Democratique Africain) Feat. Houphou‰T Boigny 4. Rock and Roll Remedy 5. Time 6. Election Koutcha 7. Miri Feat. Aicha Kone

Shimmering keyboards, panoramic horn charts, and vocals in four languages give this set a widescreen feel. It's equal parts prayer and pop, delivering big hooks without diluting Blondy's signature social edge. Album Tracks 1. The Prophet Feat. Allah Leka Netchi 2. Banana 3. Coup D'etat 4. Kolombaria 5. Face to Face 6. Black Men Tears 7. Corinthiens 8. Jah Music