Mesa

Nigerian guitar legend King Sunny Adé set out to recreate the possibilities of his homeland music in the 1970s and created his own style, jùjú, in the process. His new two-disc set features as many grooves and six-string wizardry as any other song in his massive catalog, including his trademark classic, “Synchro System.” Seven songs stretch to nearly two hours, like the improvisational title track, which clocks in at 31 minutes. While ‘80s-derived synthesizers have seeped into the sound, the ensemble remains focused on rhythmic guitar and percussion workouts, as well as Adé’s sweet, soulful vocals. A 15-minute remix by the steadfast producer King Britt adds a punchy edge to this already excellent album by one of Africa’s greats.