http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3474&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rssOne of the masters of Juju music, Nigeria's complex mixture of drumming, electric guitars and vocals, Ebenezer Obey is a prolific recording artist whose career spans the entire existence of the style. Starting in the early 1960s with the International Brothers, Obey helped build the foundation of modern Juju by mixing blues and soul guitar riffs with Yoruba and other West African rhythms. As songs became longer, they were able to absorb unusual melodies. While the interlocking drums and percussion maintained the rhythmic pulse, the talking drum and pedal steel (Hawaiian) guitar would jump in with phrases not unlike the call-and-response vocals that characterize the style. Most lyrical themes pertain to Obey's Christian faith or praise the worthy and generous. He's enjoyed an intense yet friendly rivalry with King Sunny Ade over the years as both of them expanded the size of their bands to twenty or even thirty musicians. - Robert LeaverJujuen720Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:52:34 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3474&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss One of the masters of Juju music, Nigeria's complex mixture of drumming, electric guitars and vocals, Ebenezer Obey is a prolific recording artist whose career spans the entire existence of the style. Starting in the early 1960s with the International Brothers, Obey helped build the foundation of modern Juju by mixing blues and soul guitar riffs with Yoruba and other West African rhythms. As songs became longer, they were able to absorb unusual melodies. While the interlocking drums and percussion maintained the rhythmic pulse, the talking drum and pedal steel (Hawaiian) guitar would jump in with phrases not unlike the call-and-response vocals that characterize the style. Most lyrical themes pertain to Obey's Christian faith or praise the worthy and generous. He's enjoyed an intense yet friendly rivalry with King Sunny Ade over the years as both of them expanded the size of their bands to twenty or even thirty musicians. - Robert Leaver http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12928794&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:33:27 -0800 Playlists Featuring Ebenezer Obey on Rhapsody Online 12928794 ply.12928794 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12928794&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9513812&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:07:01 -0800 Playlists Featuring Ebenezer Obey on Rhapsody Online 9513812 ply.9513812 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9513812&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9170353&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:08:38 -0800 Playlists Featuring Ebenezer Obey on Rhapsody Online 9170353 ply.9170353 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9170353&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8915802&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:38:16 -0800 Playlists Featuring Ebenezer Obey on Rhapsody Online 8915802 ply.8915802 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8915802&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8646687&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:26:33 -0800 Playlists Featuring Ebenezer Obey on Rhapsody Online 8646687 ply.8646687 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8646687&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8641784&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Wed, 28 May 2008 05:58:26 -0700 Playlists Featuring Ebenezer Obey on Rhapsody Online 8641784 ply.8641784 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8641784&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8642484&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:24:50 -0800 Playlists Featuring Ebenezer Obey on Rhapsody Online 8642484 ply.8642484 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8642484&variant=play&rws=%2Febenezer-obey%2Fplaylists.rss