I am a little confused over some facts concerning this LP. Backsleeve
notes say; ‘Original recording by Editions Cefa, Zaïre (P) 1977. It looks
brandnew and has a barcode. It is probably a re-release but from when ?
The recordings sound older than 1977. I guess it was originally released
as african 360.096 in 1977 and already contained older recordings.
Some time later it must have been re-released. Anyway, Franco delivers
as always and wont make you regret this download, enjoy.

tracks;

1 Fuala nbombu ngulu kadia
2 Yaka nalongola yo botutu
3 Da da de tu amor
4 Linzanza ebongi na langi
5 Anny sukisa ngai bandoto
6 Ata mosika yoka mongongo na ngai
7 Telegramme maloba mokuse
8 Nani apedelaki te ?
9 Awa nazui likambo oyaki ?
10 Libongi lizongi
11 Accident ya cherie
12 Mbongo zi ya voni

Bokelo is short for Johnny Bokelo of course, the legendary
guitarplayer. I have always been impressed by his skills
and on this 1984 LP Johnny brings us some Soukous
many can take as example. Enjoy Bokelo !

tracks;

1 Isabelle
2 Kakese
3 Lilly
4 Zonga nandako

This blog, my dear friends of the Global Groove, is helping me
big time. In the first place of course cause it opens the way to
you. You know how hard it is to find like-minded people among
your acquaintances. Through this portal I reach you, at last someone
who knows what I’m talking about, as far as I know myself that is.
Second thing to help me is the fact that every post means one less
LP to digitize. The goal is to digitize every LP that’s not been released
as a CD and I gathered quite some over the years. It’s fun to do and
if you think I got no social life left, please don’t worrie. I’m a happy guy.

Now about today’s post, I am very glad to add this one to the galery.
Accompanied by the great guitar of Lokassa Ya Mbongo, Sam Mangwana
and the African All Stars, this LP is a killer. Théo Blaise Kounkou’s
sweet voice matches perfect with the sound of this superb Band.
So, hang on, down this one and listen, I’m sure you’ll
manage to find the time, it’s too good to leave.

tracks;

1 Zenaba
2 Liteya choc
3 Alesia
4 Massy

Long stories, short stories, Le Grand Kalle is known as the father
of modern Congolese music. Afro-Cuban in this case, with the
participation of Don Gonzalez and Manu Dibango. Classic album
by one of Congo’s biggest stars and his African Team.
african 360.017, enjoy it.

tracks;

1 Gauche / Droite = Debordement
2 Africa d’ambiance
3 Cambridge… mai ya piyo
4 Laurent fantome
5 Safari muzuri
6 Africa boogaloo
7 Kimbombo kimbombo
8 Disiplini na K.D.L.
9 Valentina – Valentina
10 Miango
11 Bongaloo la fontaine
12 Congo soyo
13 Charanga in Paris
14 Suzi N’edo

Today is my best friend’s birthday, Sjakie made eleven years and
that makes me happy. Only two years ago he had a hugh abscess
on his shoulder and got operated. He recovered wonderwell and is still
doing great today, happy birthday buddy, you’re the best.

With such a happy day comes happy music. Le Seigneur Rochereau
is still one of Congo’s greatest singers to my opinion. This is african
360.004, and also No 4 in the l’Afrique Danse series. Le Seigneur
Rochereau and l’Orchestre African Fiesta National “le Peuple”.
Sweet Congolese music from the late sixties.

tracks;

1 Mokrano
2 Gipsy
3 Kashama nkoy
4 Caroline mama
5 Toyota
6 Kasala
7 Mon mari est capable
8 Bel Abidjan

Only very few artists can hold your attention like this one.
Le Grand Maitre Franco made about 200 LP’s and I haven’t heard
a bad one. Of course I did not hear all of them but keep trying to
get there. Untill today the score runs around 40 or 50, and I hope to
find as many as possible in the future. This one, ASM 002 from a
Belgium company is with singer/composer Ntesa Dalienst who
wrote numerous songs for and with the T.P.O.K. Jazz.

tracks;

1 Mamie Zou
2 Batandeli ngai mitambo
3 Dodo
4 Na lobi na ngai rien

Pépé Kallé was big in more than one way. Part from being a giant
in size, he was a great singer with a fantastic voice. This is a production
on Verckys’ Vévé label, with this team nothing can go wrong. The cover may
be a bit vague, the music certainly isn’t. Class A material
from Kinshasa, Zaïre. Enjoy ‘La Belle Étoile’.

tracks;

1 La belle étoile
2 Paralyse bis
3 Nunu tresort
4 Aziza

This here LP brings together two Congolese singers with impressive
CV. They appeared in loads of great bands throughout the years. Back-
sleeve shows you exactly where they played, complete with years and
a list of the tracks they wrote. A few names; Veve de Verckys, Somo Somo,
and the legendary OK Jazz. On this album they sing two songs by each
of them accompanied by some of the biggest. Bopol on bass, Dizzy Mandjeku
and Dally on guitares with Manana. Ringo Moya, Bento, Kabongo Wetu and Anany.
Enjoy Dialu Antoine Dit Lukoki Diatho and Joe Mpoyi Kaninda.

tracks;

1 100 – 1
2 Vava
3 Lubuela
4 Kansebu

Nicolas Kasanda, one of the founders and Orchestral leader of
African Fiesta, was given many different names, such as, Nico Mobali,
Professeur Nico, Dieu de la Guitare or le Guitariste Hawaïen. His career
started in 1953 with African Jazz, with whom he made several recordings
in Studio Opika and Esengo. This one on african is from 1969
with l’Orchestre African Fiesta, great material for your
lazy sunday afternoon, enjoy it.

tracks;

1 Biantondi Kasanda
2 Nakokoma
3 Caroline Caroline
4 Exhibition dechaud
5 M. Felie
6 Tokei koyekola
7 Mamu wua mpoy
8 Alphonsine
9 Mwamba wa mamu
10 Merengue president

This is the seventh LP by the great Pambou Tchicaya Tchico that I post
with a variation of the same cover. Recorded in the Decca Studio’s,
these are the Nigerian productions by this Congolese artist. Very good
without exeption. Do not miss out on Fantastic Pambou Tchicaya Tchico.

tracks;

1 Operation Soukous 1978-1980
2 Parent love
3 Goodbye confidential
4 Afro-Festival