Goodday Groovers around the Globe, this sunday evening
I finally found some time to make another post. My time is
quite limited lately, lots of work and other occupations consume
almost all of it. It is about to change and the normal pace will
return soon. What have we got for you today ? Our friend Timothy
asked if I have ‘Sorozzo’, a 1978 album by Rochereau. I’ve been
looking into it Tim but don’t have that one ( yet ). What I did find
however, is this 1982 album which contains the track ‘Sorozo’.
I know it’s not exactly what you’re looking for but you’ll like this one
aswell I reckon. One way or the other, Rochereau always stands
for top productions and this is absolutely one of them. Enjoy it.

tracks;

1 Maze
2 M. Malonga
3 N’gawali
4 Sorozo

This is volume 2 of the ‘Hommage au Grand Kallé’.
african’s 360.143.
Joseph Kabassele helped to spark the rise of modern Zairean music.
The founder and leader of African Jazz, a band that introduced
guitarist Dr. Nico, vocalist Tabu Ley Rocherau and saxophonist
Manu DiBango, Kabasele has been called, “Le Gran Kalle” and “the
father of rumba”. In an interview, shortly after Kabasele’s death in 1983,
influential Zairean musician Franco Luambo Makiadi said, “(Kabasele)
was the founder of Zairean music and, although
we were in competition, he made many things possible for me.

” One of the few Zairean musicians to be educated to the secondary
level, Kabasele made his musical debut as a member of Georges Doula’s
band. Forming African Jazz in 1953, Kabasele led the band towards
international recognition. In January 1960, Kabasele and African
Jazz traveled to Brussels, along with Belgian Congo delegates, to
perform at the historic “Round Table” conference. The most
successful of Kabasele’s many compositions were “Le Table Ronde,
” written for the conference, and “Independance Cha Cha,
” subsequently adapted as a celebratory anthem by African countries
achieving independance. Although African Jazz reached its peak in
the mid-1960s, with the departure of Dr. Nico, Rocherau and DiBango,
the band continued to perform until 1970 and became the first
Congolese band to record in Europe.
~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide

tracks;

1 Independence cha cha
2 Naweli boboto
3 Merengue scoubidou
4 Sentiment emonani
5 Nawonso pamba
6 Tosekana
7 Table ronde
8 Sophie ya motema
9 Batela mwana na biso
10 Motindo na yo Paulina

On september 9, I posted ‘l’Afrique Danse 360.111, do you recall ?
With Orchestres Kiam and Lipua-Lipua. The first track, played by
Orchestre Kiam, called ‘Exode’ was from the hand of Mack Joss.
I do not know if he was a member of Orchestre Kiam, do you ?
Now here we have an album by Mack Joss and ‘le Negro Tropical’.
It’s from 1978 on the Sonafric label and in perfect condition. I found it
with a load of other treasures on the Mega Platen en CD Beurs, Europe’s
biggest recordfair, in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The weekend of 20 and 21
of november we’ll have the next edition, I can hardly wait. If you are in the
neighbourhood don’t let it pass by. Listen to Mack Joss & le Negro Tropical.

tracks;

1 Voyage
2 Bati mboka
3 Colette okei elaka te
4 Tribalisme
5 Bassa mulongue
6 Joli cahier
7 Nzaou
8 Ta te diangue

From 1976, this killer album by Orchestre Super Tembessa.
Jean Baptiste Moukolo is the man behind this great band.
Sha-Mouchko signed his contract with Pathé Marconi on
March 19, 1976 and formed this group of musicians. Seven of
the eight songs on this LP are of his hand, and what
a voice, indeed ‘super’.

tracks;

1 Yambi club Tembessa
2 Calendrier 1
3 Calendrier 2
4 Koum baye
5 Tassi
6 Proverbe
7 Yambula lulondo
8 Consequence ya la vie

Dear groovers around the world, you’ve really got to help me out here.
I didn’t manage to find out anything useful about this group and LP.
Beside a few names the backsleeve leaves us in the dark completely.
Dene Wade, Lutumba and Edia are the only names given behind
the tracknames. Of course we know Lutumba Simaro but is it him
the backsleeve speaks about ? Even Bolingo’s fantastic discography
has no 2( C 064-15809 ) in it’s listing. So, if you know ‘anything’ useful
on the topic, please leave us a comment, thanks. Listen.

tracks;

1 Mayela 1
2 Mayela 2
3 Mokili mabaku 1
4 Mokili mabaku 2
5 Toyaka na mokili 1
6 Toyaka na mokili 2
7 Yoka olito 1
8 Yoka olito 2

In the continuing story of the ‘african 360***’ series, this is
No 360.111. With on the A-side Orchestre Kiam and on the
B-side Orchestre Lipua-Lipua. Recordings made in the years
1977 and 1978. Highly enjoyable LP you don’t want to miss.
Backsleeve is quite hard to capture with my simple camera,
very difficult colours, but goes as follows;

tracks;

1 Exode ( Mack Joss )
2 Abeba ( Bakolo Keta )
3 Bakule ( M’Fui Muane )
4 Mfueni ( Vata Mombassa )
5 Kendeke malembe ( Makaya )
6 Ndukidi ( Nzaya Nzayadio )

Tracks 1,2 & 3 Orchestre Kiam,
Tracks 4,5 & 6 Orchestre Lipua-Lipua
Original registered; Editions Sakumuna, Zaïre

In the great ‘african’ series 360.*** we’ve got this collector named
‘Editions Vévé’. It’s from 1975 and contains some awesome tracks.
Download it quick and be your own judge, enjoy.

tracks;

1 Orchestre Makina Loka – Makina loka
2 Orchestre Continental – Kimpungu-mpungu
3 Orchestre Grands Maquisards – Yoka choc
4 Orchestre Lipua-Lipua – Fuga fuga
5 Orchestre Grands Maquisards – Nzumba
6 Orchestre Lipua-Lipua – Mafiela

In the month of June I posted an album by Orchestre Micky Micky from Congo.
Today Micky-Micky travelled to Nigeria in 1977, a completely
different sound. more soukous like in a different coat on the ‘Jofabro’ label.
I really can’t tell you anything usefull other than listen and enjoy.

tracks;

1 Ifaoma
2 Makiadiya-meme

Oh dear, my friends in Congolese music, this album is so hót !
Is it just my indestructible mood of the day or do you agree ?
Damn, I can’t get enough of those stirring guitars and sweet
rhythms, and I didn’t even mention the astonishing vocal parts.
Better put on your dancing shoes before this record,
You are being warned.

More Info Always Welcome

tracks;

1 Orchestre Viva la Musica – Ata nkale
2 Orchestre Stukas Caiman – Wangata
3 Orchestre Empire Bakuba – Wando
4 Orchestre Stukas Mata Kita – Lopata

Names like, Kiolo Ferdinand “Watawa”,
Itoua Abel “Diamant”, Mienandi Gabriel “Muchacho”,
Mampounga J.Pierre “Ley”, Ballou Canta, Elenga Joseph Ellington”,
Sita Joseph “Joe-la-Bass”, Bruno Houla, Ferdinand Hemilembolo “Milex”,
Kabeya Lubuani, Kembo Mayimona, Nanitouma “Moulou”, they didn’t ring
any bells. The only familiar name to me was Ernest Massengo, It passed
by shortly on that album of Trio Ce-Pa-Kos with Orchestre le Peuple.
If you can add any information on this group, let’s hear.

tracks;

1 Faux Mari
2 Abonheous
3 Danny
4 Fabety