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Alhaji Haruna Ishola was a popular Nigerian musician who specialized in Apala music, a traditional Yoruba style that developed in the decades leading up to Nigerian independence in 1960. He was known for his emotionally-rich baritone vocals, traditional instrumentation, and lengthy performances that often lasted four to ten hours. Ishola released over 30 albums in his career, with his album "Oroki Social Club" selling over five million copies between 1971 and 1983. His music was characterized by the use of traditional instruments such as the talking drum, lamellophone, shakers, bells, and choruses, and he was widely respected as one of the most influential singers in Yoruba music history.

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Alhaji Haruna Ishola was a popular Nigerian musician who specialized in Apala music, a traditional Yoruba style that developed in the decades leading up to Nigerian independence in 1960. He was known for his emotionally-rich baritone vocals, traditional instrumentation, and lengthy performances that often lasted four to ten hours. Ishola released over 30 albums in his career, with his album "Oroki Social Club" selling over five million copies between 1971 and 1983. His music was characterized by the use of traditional instruments such as the talking drum, lamellophone, shakers, bells, and choruses, and he was widely respected as one of the most influential singers in Yoruba music history.

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