One of the groups that made a big difference during the 70’s was
Zaïko Langa Langa. It’s main man on this album is Nyoka-Longo.
Rare 1983 release by Fan Club Zaïko from Brazzaville.

tracks;

1 La tout neige
– Nimerita
– Christine
2 Nalali – mpongui
– Paoki
– C’est trop tard Mimi

Also from 1977 on african is this LP by the late and great Franco.
Unlike yesterdays album, this one is in mint condition. No need to
reduce noise, although recorded in mono it sounds just fine.

tracks;

1 Ba beaux freres 1&2
2 Ba pensees 1&2
3 Farita 1&2
4 Tala ye na miso 1&2

The ‘lÁfrique Danse’ series on the african label is of very high quality
if we speak about the music. The soundquality however is not so good.
As I have ascertained before and today experienced oncemore, the dynamics
of these series are very low. When I record them I have to srew up levels
much higher than I normally need to. This way the music reaches the volume
level we wish for but the crackles also sound much louder.

If we forget about crackles we are left with 6 songs which are very enjoyable.
The warm sound of Congo’s 70’s music is overwhelming again, don’t miss
this superb collector. Hope you enjoy.

tracks;

1 Orchestre Kiam – Kamiki 1&2
2 Orchestre Kamavasty – Kiki puelengi 1&2
3 Orchestre Vévé – Mikolo mileki mingi 1&2
4 Orchestre Kamale – Assana muana mawa 1&2
5 Orchestre Kamale – Masudi 1&2
6 Orchestre Lipua-Lipua – Nasepelisa nzoto 1&2

Last night, I had a meeting with my Congolese friends Serge and Joe
in Amsterdam. We had a couple of beers and went watching Youtube
video’s and listening to music by, among others, Djo Nolo, Madilu
System and Lita Bembo & Stuka Boys. I had a good time and when I
came home, I dived into my little phonotheque to look if I have any
of that stuff for you. I found this Franco album, a Belgium release,
on which we see a picture of a Djo performing. I am not sure but
is it Djo Nolo who participates on this LP? Other great artists on
the album are Ntesa Dalienst, Ndombe Opetum and Lutumba Simaro.
Please leave a comment if you can enlighten us on the subject.

We are also preparing for an African dance evening on friday,
the 27th of august in a bar in Hilversum, my hometown.
It will take place during ‘Hilversum on Air’, a weekend with
several live acts and other music related events. Stay tuned for
more info, and when you live in the neighbourhood, consider a visit.
We still have a week or 6.

tracks;

1 Liyanzi ekoti na motema
2 Youyou
3 Na komipesa na nani
4 Kadima

Ripping LP’s is not always as much fun as it should be. There are days
you start recording and blow one disc after another. I remain calm
at most times, but it can spoil my mood and make me throw aside
an album from time to time. This is what happened with this one last
week, so let’s try again.

Youlou Mabiala made quite some solo albums after he sang with
Franco’s OK Jazz. This here LP is from 1987, listen.

tracks;

1 Mon avocat a voyagé
2 Tubela
3 Djeliba
4 Ma-vali

This collector is from 1977 but contains a couple of songs from
a little earlier. Fifi is from 1973 and tracks 1 and 4 from 1976.
Very sweet material by one of Africa’s greatest saxplayers.

tracks;

1 Baluti 1&2
2 Muana mburu 1&2
3 Nakoma juste 1&2
4 Mikolo mileki mingi 1&2
5 Bilobela 1&2
6 Fifi

A couple of weeks ago I posted an album by Lutumba Simaro that
appeared to be a fake. To make up to all of his fans, today a real
one. This time I’m sure we are dealing with the real Lutumba.
4 years after the death of le Grand Maitre Luambo Franco.

tracks;

1 Dati Pétrole
2 Bilonda
3 Ono Bienvenu
4 Mumune
5 Ofela
6 M.T. Inongo

An outstanding album by one of the greatest Congolese singers
of all time is this one. This LP contains some historical tracks,
Rochereau’s sweet voice was, and still is, a winner. Listen.

tracks;

1 Mokitani ya wendo
2 Christine
3 Mua metela wa tshikuluka
4 Nakoli kotika yo te ! Papa
5 Marie Clara
6 Hortense
7 Song + song = songi songi
8 Longo

Pambou Tchicaya Tchico is back with another album from his
Nigerian period. Tchico’s albums are hot already but these
are even hotter. This is the fifth album with more or less
the same cover. Well, as long as the music is this good,
who cares? What can I say? Fantastic Tchico
is simply Fantastic.

tracks;

1 Méditation
2 Mieux vaut tard que jamais
3 Lettre ouverte à mon époux
4 Zebola

Another great Congolese guitarplayer is Johnny Bokelo.
This LP doesn’t have a year, can you tell us what it is ?
I can only tell you it’s a very nice album, and know nothing
more about it, I’d say just down it and go listen..

tracks;

1 A.S. Biliman
2 Yeba mabe nayo
3 Ozangi Nbanda
4 Okomisi mimi