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

Something quite special tonight. A Nigerian Release of Congolese
music. On ‘Deram’ distributed by Rogers All Stars, on behalf of Decca
West Africa Limited. I found two albums on this label recently, the other
one also contains some beautiful tracks of which most were also released
on the ‘african’ label as ‘l’Afrique Danse’. Some of the songs on this LP aswell
by the way. Check out ‘Stars from Zaïre’ Vol. 4. Enjoy.

tracks;

1 Orchestre Bella-Bella – Sola 2er
2 Orchestre Les Grands Maquisards – Biki
3 Orchestre Les Grands Maquisards – Mariam Mboka
4 Orchestre Conga 68 de Jonny – F.C. Dragon
5 Elegance Jazz – Lisumu lisango
6 Orchestre Vévé – Mfumbwa 2eme
7 Orchestre Bella-Bella – Nakomitunaka

On entre O.K. on sort K.O., what a true remark. This is absolutely
one of the finest albums Franco ever released. I am sure you will agree.
I can’t tell you the year of release but I’m sure one of you can. What splendid
guitars by Simaro and P.P. Noel, Josky’s great voice and the O.K. Jazz’
hornsection, don’t we just love le Grand Maître’s work? I surely do.

tracks;

1 Mehida
2 Alita
3 Massini
4 Limbisa ngai

Hello Groovers, I have been too busy to keep up the normal pace but today I
finally found some time to post another LP. What do we have here ? From 1985
comes this fine album which contains two tracks sung by Josky Kiambukuta
and two by Ntesa Dalienst. No O.K. Jazz this time but a formation probably
just for this occasion. Another great piece of Congolese music to lighten up
your weekend. Mayika and Michelino show they know how to pull a string too.

tracks;

1 Medecin de nuit ( Josky )
2 Ballon d’or ( Ntesa )
3 Saad ( Ntesa )
4 Kozanga… pasi eh ( Josky )

This Franco album from 1985 is a real classic. Most of you’ll
probably have it long time already, if you don’t, do not hesitate.
Mario was one of ‘Le Grand Maître’s’ biggest hits and should be
part of your Franco collection without any doubt. Just the thing
for your easy sunday afternoon, enjoy once more.

tracks;

1 Mario
2 Likambo na moto te
3 Ekoti ya neube

It is always a great feeling, searching for nice music on a record-fair,
and than finding a whole box full of rarities. This is what happened at
the last fair. A big pile of Pathé Marconi’s and Sonafric’s in top quality,
changed of owner that day. You lucky bastards have no idea how
I was driving home, I can hardly wait for the next fair.
Listen to this treasure by Max Massengo and realize, this is gold.
Some more info on the subject is to be found here.

tracks;

1 Masseke
2 Affairee
3 Na n’dimi mobali
4 Mokono Antoine
5 Louisa to bokolo bana
6 Tokabwana malembe
7 Bongo ya fami
8 Françoise

Emerged from Les Bantous de la Capitale, le Trio CePaKos ( Celio,
Pamelo and Kosmos ) co-founded this Orchestra, ‘Le Peuple’, the people
in 1973. Three vocalists who needed a new band while the band they left
was in need of new singers and recruited Théo Blaise Kounkou, Pambou
Tchico Tchicaya and Joseph ‘José’ Missamou.
From 1975 to sweeten up your life.

I would like to dedicate this post to those 4 nice French
people who visited my little shop this week. You were so enthousiastic
about finding Congolese music here, enjoy it very much !

tracks;

1 Lettre ouverte
2 Abetty
3 Baza
4 Limbisa ngai Massengo
5 Mama na Claudia
6 Nellya
7 Na poni peuple