What do you think ?

I can see, by checking download figures, that most visitors of this
page are interested in African music. Latin scores reasonably well,
but Samba, Calypso and reggae not so well. The reggae part now
takes place at my parallel page. It did not fit in this formula
very much. The other styles match quite well I think, What
do you think ?

Here we have an example of some of that sweet African music.
Franco never failed to score yet, he was and is a master
in his style. Le grand maitre they called him, and that is
absolutely justified.

tracks;

1 Matata ya muasi na mobali ekoki kosila te
2 Radio Trottoir
3 Oko rgretter ngai mama
4 Mace
5 Bandeko na ya mibali basundoli ngai
6 Moleka

Here’s another Sam Mangwana on Eddy’Son’s label. This one is also from
1979. Eddy Gustave took care of the arrangements for this one.
The LP cover does not give any futher information and to be
honest, I can’t tell you a damn thing about it. I’d say,
just go and listen. It has a few scratches, just like you and me.
Check it.

tracks;

1 Matinda
2 Mbanda kazaka
3 Bi kumba-kumba
4 Djamo-djamo

This past week I posted an album by Rochereau with African Fiesta and
asked if anybody knew if Docteur Nico was participating. He was not on
that LP. Here is an album from 1985 on which we hear the doctor with
African Fiesta. These are older recordings made in 1963 ’64 ’65. Docteur
Nico is considered by many Africa’s greatest guitarist of modern times.
An important document you don’t want to miss.

Global Groove’s engineers are working on a better presentation.
Some minor problems still occur however. The quality of the images
for instance is still quite poor. We’re on top of that, soon come.

tracks;

1 Lolita
2 Lakisa bango
3 Au complet
4 Merengue president
5 Kiboloso
6 PB Zonga
7 Mambo Hawaienne
8 Me voy a cantar
9 Naleli godee
10 Libala bisengo
11 Tosa mpe banga
12 Na landa baninga
13 Na bendi nzoto

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