{"product_id":"abiodun-oyewole-25-years","title":"Abiodun Oyewole: 25 Years","description":"Abiodun Oyewole: 25 Years MUSIC AUDIO CD spoken word jazz afrobeat poetry 1995  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Rykodisc \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1995 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eAbiodun Oyewole: 25 Years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eAbiodun Oyewole: 25 Years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eRykodisc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eRCD 10335\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eSpoken Word\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003ePolitical Spoken Word \/ Afrobeat \/ Jazz-influenced Poetry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbiodun Oyewole is a pioneering spoken word poet and founding member of The Last Poets. His work blends rhythmic recitation, political commentary, and Afrocentric themes. Over decades he has collaborated with musicians across jazz, world, and experimental scenes. Oyewole is known for powerful live delivery and recordings that bridge poetry and music, influencing generations of spoken word artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 Years is a career-spanning release that celebrates a quarter century of Oyewole's artistic work. The collection pairs his incisive poetry with contributions from notable musicians and percussionists, yielding a textured fusion of spoken word, Afrobeat, and jazz elements. Produced by Bill Laswell, the album highlights both solo pieces and collaborative performances that emphasize social themes and cultural reflection. The record serves as both a retrospective and a focused statement of Oyewole's ongoing creative vision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Bill Laswell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Abiodun Oyewole; Umar Bin Hassan; Don Babatunde; Aiyb Dieng; Bill Laswell; Henry Threadgill; Brandon Ross; Ted Daniel; Pharoah and Andre (Asante).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eWhen The Revolution Comes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eSample This\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eBrown Sugar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eDread Brother\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003eFestival\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eSon's Rising\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\u003cbr\u003eBrothers Working\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\u003cbr\u003e25 Years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rykodisc","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51736257560854,"sku":"135999","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026081919190112055417d30698.jpg?v=1787192414","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/abiodun-oyewole-25-years","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}