voc, g, 1939-2008 NG, Freetown
Singer / Musician of R&B/Soul, Folk and World
A.k.a. Gerald Emeka Pine Geraldo Pino's Show Train
Singer and guitarist from Sierra Leone and one of the first artists to become successful while incorporating American funk into the growing West African Afrobeat scene of the mid to late 60s. To the sounds of the likes of James Brown, Pino infused strong African percussive elements and the revolutionary stance that permeated throughout Africa at the time. Also characteristic of Geraldo Pino's music were the distinctively funky sounds of the Hammond B-3 organ. As Pino was selling-out shows in Nigeria he made a huge impression on Fela Kuti. Kuti then followed suit and incorporated similar funky elements into his live shows and recordings. It is said that Kuti then moved to America in order to promote his music because he didn't believe he could compete with Geraldo Pino's popularity in West Africa. The move proved beneficial for Kuti who immediately caught the ears of Western producers and audiences. Meanwhile, Geraldo Pino and his influence on the development of Afrobeat remained relatively unknown outside Africa until recently.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Afro Soco Soul Live | Geraldo Pino & The Heartbeats | 2017 | Album |
Heavy Heavy Heavy | Geraldo Pino & The Heartbeats | 2005 | Compil. |
Heavy Heavy Heavy | Geraldo Pino / Steeleson Beauttah | 2000 | Album |
Boogie Fever | Geraldo Pino | 1978 | Album |
Let's Have A Party | Geraldo Pino & The Heartbeats | 1974 | Album |
Afro Soco Soul Live | Geraldo Pino & The Heartbeats | 1972 | Album |
More Time, Baby | Geraldo Pino and his The Heartbeats | 1965 | Single |
Maria Lef For Waka | Geraldo Pino and his The Heartbeats | 1963 | Single |
Heavy, Heavy, Heavy / Africans Must Unite | Geraldo Pino | Single | |
Born To be Free / Right In The Center | Geraldo Pino | Single | |
Shake Hands With Your Friends | Geraldo Pino & His The Heartbeats | Single | |
Shake Hands / Power To The People | Geraldo Pino | Single |