Good afternoon, you might have noticed some major changes, from today Global Groove works with a new and improved face. The old header was made very rapidly and although it functioned for 9 months, I thought it was about time for a fresh one.

From today I also use another image in my profile, let me introduce my very best friend. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Sjakie’, my loyal pal that goes where ever I go. As from now I shall be using Sjakie’s fine image as my own. I am a dog under the Chinese stars, so..

Then finally, what this page is all about, the music. Sam Mangwana, Empompo Loway and Ndombe Opetum form this group of which I can’t seem to find out very much. I must admit I didn’t search very fanatic. A good thing is that visitors fill me in when I get stuck. For now, just listen and enjoy Tiers Monde Coöperation.

tracks;

1 Bowao
2 Tiers monde
3 Omesongo
4 Ngui-ngon

After having recorded already some 400 titles, Rochereau started
African Fiesta mid sixties with guitarist Dr. Nico. I am not sure
if Dr. Nico is still playing on this album because they split up
after two years. The album’s cover doesn’t give much information.
If someone knows, please let us know. It’s an LP released specially
for Christmas and New Year 1969-1970. Pascal Tabu Rochereau later
took the name ‘Tabu Ley’ and is still one of my all time favourite
Congolese singers.

tracks;

1 Ki-makango mpe libala
2 Libala ya maloba
3 Nganga ya maza
4 Mutambula
5 Bonane na Noël
6 Mosolo
7 Basi basalaka
8 Zuwa ya bosenzi

I received some request for more Franco, ‘le Grand Maitre’ made
some 150 albums and I have a few left unposted. He was a real
heavyweight, not just physical (over 300 pounds at his peak),
with about 1000 songs on his name he remains one of Congo’s main
artists. Favourite theme in Franco’s songs was the difference
between men and women, this LP is from the period in which he
peaked on the subject. It’s one of my favs with the great
voice of Malage de Lugendo, superb material.

tracks;

1 La vie des hommes
2 Ida
3 Celio

It took a while, but here’s another Théo Blaise. After hearing
him again with Sam Mangwana this week, I thought it was his time.
Chef d’orchestre and solo guitar by Master Mwana Congo, all songs
written, arranged and mixed by Théo Blaise himself.
What can I say ? Just listen.

tracks;

1 Nadia Soleil
2 Viva O.U.A.
3 Mileni
4 Dovi na ngaï

Two of my favourite Congolese singers on one great album,
that’s what we got here. Théo Blaise Kounkou and Sam Mangwana
in a sweet colaboration. As a guest star we also hear Mavos Mavungu
on the title song, ‘Les Champions’. Label and year are vague but the music
is absolutely not, don’t miss this one !

tracks;

1 Ata bassali nakozonga
2 Makengo
3 Les champions
4 La fete au village

As I just learned from the back sleeve, this is number 6 of a
series, ‘african’ brought out late sixties. there are at least 7
of which some by Franco, some by Rochereau, Kwami and Jean
Bokelo. Enjoy another great Franco LP.
just a little hiss hiss and crack crack.

tracks;

1 Nganda maboke naboyi
2 Dede kabola mikolo
3 La vérité de Franco
4 Matinda
5 César aboya yo
6 Gare á toi Marie
7 Chaleco
8 Chicotte
9 Lisaso ya Kronembourg
10 Timothée abamgi Makambo
11 Yo mabali tapale

Hey groovers, what’s up ? It’s been a crazy week here.
Must be the time of the year I guess. I am posting an album
worth a little waiting today, for those who were. This is a pearl
of an LP, it’s got one small ‘but’ though, track #4 starts with a
little jump of the needle unfortunately. 1974 had a smooth sound
on it’s plate, and that came to show. I must say, Franco never
really disappointed me but this one is a sweet treat. I was
impressed from the first notes, hope you will be too.

tracks;

1 Mabele
2 Kinsiona
3 Luka mobali moko
4 Monzo
5 Kinzonzi kitata mbenda
6 Muana oyo
7 Mambu ma miondo

‘Elephant and dwarf’ they call them, Pepe Kalle and his little
stage dancing friend Emoro. This is one of Kishasa’s most
popular dance bands of the 80’s. The album was recorded in
Abidjan and contains fantastic dance material. Empire Bakuba
and Pepe Kalle are here to rock the place.

tracks;

1 Massassi calculé
2 O nager
3 Miss Africa
4 Nana Houphouet-Boigny

It’s been some time since we saw Sam Mangwana at the GG. This one
is on Eddy’Son Consortium and I think he plays on it too,
Sam Mangwana mentions his name somewhere. On the photo
I think we see Pablo Lubadika, Bopol Mansiamina, Syran and Sam.
Do you agree ? Not the worst line-up I’d say, what great artists.
Track #1 was on a previous posted LP aswell, but in different version.

tracks;

1 Georgette Eckin’s
2 Souzana Koulibali
3 Eyebana
4 International Mabouya

To continue the Tchico Tchicaya story, here’s the second one
with this Victory-picture of Tchico. On the record-fair of this
weekend I found even a fourth. Thumbs up again ’cause it’s
just as nice as the previous one. Enjoy Pambou Tchicaya Tchico.

tracks;

1 Sango sango
2 Vicky Amie ya Rosie
3 From Congo to Nigeria
– de Brazzaville a Lagos
4 Nalali libanda