{"title":"Canopy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCanopy is a publishing company that is affiliated with ASCAP. They are well-known for their association with the legendary musician Jimmy Webb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith various names such as Canopy Music Co., Canopy Music Ltd., Canopy Music, Inc., Canopy Music Publishers, and Canopy Publishing Co., this label has made a significant impact in the music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an authoritative presence in the world of music, Canopy continues to support and promote talented artists, ensuring their work reaches a wide audience and receives the recognition it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"assanssan","title":"Assanssan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fifth release on Canopy continues to up the ante and expand on the tropical Techni-colour palette already set out by the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlafia was a studio project from the mid 80s in Paris. Masterminded and written by musical maverick Phil Han Mandounou and bringing together musicians from Benin, Cameroon and the French Antilles. The project is a superbly orchestrated and expertly delivered exploration of funk and afro off-beats with 80s synth leanings. Precise musicianship and forward leaning afro synth funk wizardry. Dextrous, extrovert, playful and masterful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA1. Alafia – Assanssan (Original Mix) (33rpm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUplifting vocals are set against shimmering guitars and punctuated by triumphant horns. Growling and bouncing synth bass is underpinned by tight digital drums. 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Over these rhythms The Ibibio Horns conjure up a powerful concoction with their blazing horn section and scintillating keys, peppered with Afla Sackey's bouncing balafon. Kaleta reigns supreme on the vocal delivery, serving a challenge with his call to the dance... \"Funky man dey sleep? You go wake him up!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the flipside Kiko drops the clutch and sets the thrusters to full force. In his tougher KOKI guise he jettisons the live bass and horns, switching up the groove with an insistent and throbbing, acid inspired, electronic bassline. Weighted down by chunky electronic beats KOKI turns away from the funkier vibes and looks toward a more house oriented vision. Over this solid framework Kaleta's vocals stand front \u0026amp; centre while the synth stylings of Scott Baylis lift the groove into the outer atmosphere. 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