This 1976 album showcases Brown's deep engagement with afrobeat and African musical forms, moving beyond his earlier free jazz explorations. It was recorded in Colombia, a deliberate choice to immerse himself in the local music scene.
- The album was recorded in Bogotá, Colombia, with local musicians.
- Aguirre Records released the album in 1976.
- The album title refers to a Ghanaian festival.
Marion Brown was an alto saxophonist from America, known for his work in free jazz and his explorations of African musical traditions. "Awofofora" arrived in the mid-1970s, a period where Brown was increasingly focused on the synthesis of jazz improvisation with West African rhythms and instrumentation.
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