Lots of dynamics on this one. l’Afrisa has a strong electric
sound on this album, straight from the beginning it is very
full and rich in instrumentation. Strong vocal harmonies,
it does not tell us with who, round up this 1982 record.
Quite poppy but still very Congolese, listen..

tracks;

01 – En amour pas de calcul
02 – Mavwela
03 – Lisanga bambanda
04 – Masi mango

Goodmorning groovers, it’s been some time since we’ve
seen them here. Les Bantous de la Capitale had quite some
albums passing by over the years. The one we have today
is a Congolese pressing on Socodi ( societé Congolaise du
Disque ) which we hadn’t seen so far. It contains some good
songs and some, let’s say, weepies. All together I think it’s
a historic document. With the participation of Nino Malapet,
Jean Serge Essous, Passy Mermans, Pamelo Moun’ka, Edo,
Samba Mascott, Celestin and Pandy, enjoy listening..

tracks;

01 – Badetty
02 – Que se rian
03 – Ah, ngai angeline
04 – Malaika
05 – Maria
06 – Masabi
07 – Mibadi bino façon
08 – Ahora morir prefiero

Chivirico Dávila’s real name was Rafael Dávila Rosario.
He was born Puerto Rican, this album on Cotique was
recorded in New York. He worked with many different
artists in many different countries but never gained the
recognition he deserved. Listen to this great album..

tracks;

01 – Para mi gente
02 – Enamorado
03 – Tumba
04 – Quizas, quizas
05 – Gavilan
06 – Yare, yare
07 – Por equivocacion
08 – La mujer del peso
09 – Cristal
10 – Mar y cielo

Mamady Camara with his high pitched voice (#6)
takes us on a trip to la République de Guinée today.
Together with Camayenne Sofa he brings us some
astonishing atmospheric mandingo with bluesy feel.
A special treat for your weekend. First track surprises
with Chaloub Riab doing harmonica solo.
Listen and drift away..

tracks;

01 – Soukou
02 – Wayakangaï
03 – Kini kini
04 – Sofa diaraby
05 – Kadija
06 – Kögnö koura
07 – Dia doni
08 – Labhante
09 – M’badenu
10 – Tonzoni

Today’s post concerns another vallenato collector.
It contains ten songs by five artists, two each.
I can truly say five of my favourite singers,
if you’re on the same level don’t hesitate.
..so get it & spread it..

tracks;

01 – Alejo Duran – Chelo
02 – Pachito Rada – No me sigas engañando
03 – Juancho polo Valencia – La sombra negra
04 – Lisandro Meza – La pareja mia
05 – Andres Landero – Rosario
06 – Lisandro Meza – Tio conejo
07 – Alejo Duran – El aparato
08 – Andres Landero – Coqueta
09 – Pachito Rada – El casado
10 – Juancho polo Valencia – Darney

At times it feels as if the producer of this album should
have balanced out things a bit more. Rough edges were
left at places I would have polished the sound. However,
on the other hand, perhaps same time it makes this record
so intriguing. The rough funky groove it breaths is unique
and makes you play it again and again. If you are an audio
freak, I strongly suggest not to download this crazy record.
Everybody else, get it & spread it immediately..

tracks;

01 – Keleya
02 – Papa
03 – Femme senegal
04 – Mariage

Robert Martino and his Gypsies de Pétionville are here
with some hot compas. The group plays very smooth,
knowing each other’s moves to the point. Some great
tunes for your tropical dancing party, succes
guaranteed. Get & spread..

tracks;

01 – Courage
02 – Plaisir d’antan
03 – Incapable d’aimer
04 – Cassa
05 – Femme banda
06 – A coup sur
07 – Siècle moderne
08 – Min diable la

He was one of the many singers with Los Corraleros de Majagual
but made a bunch of records under his own name as well. Cesar
Castro is here with an album from 1973. His style of vallenato is
very enjoyable and his acordeon weeps just the way we like.
Listen to another hot disc on Caliente..

tracks;

01 – Las pretenciosas
02 – Mi triste pasado
03 – La tocalotodo
04 – Esta mundo se acabo
05 – Amor fingido
06 – Vallenato entristecido
07 – Mi saludo al valle
08 – Comeme a besos
09 – Yo culpo a las mujeres
10 – La campeona
11 – Nidito de amor
12 – Caprichos de mi negra

From Benin we’ve got this sweet slice of vinyl, it contains
the work of Avohou Pierre. He appears with the great
TP Poly Rythmo de Cotonou. I don’t know who is playing
guitar on this album but I do know it is very good. For
more information about this group maybe we should
turn to Oro, the blog that has most of this stuff.
Meantime listen to Avohou Pierre..

tracks;

01 – La nature est belle – le monde méchant
02 – Nini
03 – Nayé tché
04 – Chéri gbonu ma gbo djê
05 – Zoun ma vê sè ou
06 – Belle ché e

Some time ago we had volume two, today it’s volume one’s turn.
I.K. Dairo is the man who’s juju is now called Ashiko music, after
it’s old and original name. Playing guitar, talking drum and acor-
deon and singing in various languages he is the group’s main
man. After a firm cleaning the vinyl sounds as good as
new so get it & spread like you’re used to.

tracks;

01 – Odun to wole odun ire
02 – Eko nile ayo
03 – Se ni ma bimo lemo
04 – Eba mi tewo adura soke
05 – Jes lalabaro mi
06 – Obele mi