West African sonero Laba Sosseh is here with a splendid album
from 1980. Together with the great Monguito he brings us some
son montuno African style. Produced by Aboudou Lassissi on the
Sacodis label from Abidjan. Best of both worlds I would say.

tracks;

1 Boranito
2 Leyli
3 Sitierrita
4 Yamanek
5 Marie Gomis

Pambou Tchicaya Denis or short, Tchico is back at the GG with an
album from 1983. It’s a very sweet sounding one by Africa’s Golden
Voice, produced on the smooth side this one goes in like honey.

tracks;

1 Giselle
2 Kathy
3 Loango
4 Marriage

Sam Mangwana, the Pigeon Voyageur, left Congo in 1976 and formed
the African All Stars in Abidjan. On this LP we hear only Stars,
Dizzy Mandjekou – Solo guitar,
Lokassa Ya Mbongo – Rhythm guitar
Kanyama ‘Ringo’ Moya Lotula – Drums
Syran Mbenza – 2nd Solo guitar
Bopol Mansiamina – Bass
Pablo Lubadika Porthos – Bass
David Diambouana – Saxophone
Tidiane – Saxophone
Sam Mangwana – Vocal
The music is in fact Congolese but being recorded in West Africa,
it has a more uptempo Nigerian-like sound with certain Highlife
elements. I saw this LP somewhere before but could not resist
ripping it oncemore, enjoy it !

tracks;

1 Matinda
2 Zamba y’Africa
3 Djamo djamo
4 Est ce que ça tourne ?