Biography
Alphonsus Idigo is a Nigerian musician known for his work in digi-roots and cosmic boogie music during the 1980s. He released his album 'Search' in 1987 on the Idigo label (catalog number IDR 001), which showcased his distinctive blend of Nigerian musical traditions with electronic and experimental production techniques. The album, later reissued by the Italian independent label Dig This Way Records, has been recognized for its innovative approach to underground Nigerian music and its influence on contemporary world music collectors and researchers.
Fun Facts
- The 'Search' album is described as a 'highly addictive cosmic boogie album' that features innovative digi-roots production techniques, blending traditional Nigerian music with electronic elements
- His track 'Mystic World' has been categorized as 'Deep Nigerian Digi-Roots' and has garnered attention from world music enthusiasts and researchers online
- The original 1987 release on the Idigo label (IDR 001) has become a sought-after collector's item, with mint condition copies commanding premium prices on the secondary market
Musical Connections
Key Collaborators
- Dig This Way Records - Italian independent label that reissued and championed Alphonsus Idigo's work as part of their mission to preserve underground and forgotten music from Africa (Search (reissue)) [2010s-present]
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Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Search | 1987-01-01 | Album |
Top Tracks
- Flight 505 (Search)
- We Got To Love (Search)
- Search (Search)
- Superman (Search)
- What More Can I Do For You? (Search)
- Mystic World (Search)
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Heard on WWOZ
Alphonsus Idigo has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | 22:26 | Flight 505from Search | What's Neww/ Duane Williams |