Hello Groovers, it’s been a week or four since my last post,
I’ve been on a trip to Brazil and came back home this week.
The work on the new and improved GG takes more time than
expected and my motivation to continue making the old page
has decreased considerably. Of course I’ll keep making some
posts from time to time, here’s an album by an artist quite a lot
of people like. Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe made a huge pile
of lp’s and this one is number eleven on this blog if I’m not mis-
taking. Mellow Nigerian highlife, ideal for your quiet sunday
afternoon. While away I received loads of requests to
re-upload lp’s that have dead links. You folks will all
really have to wait till the new page is launched.
All the older files shall be available again.
Hang on a bit more and you’ll be happy,
that’s a promise, thanks for
your patience.

tracks;

1   Onye lusia olie
2   Uwa bu ofumbia

A Dutch newspaper published an article about African vinyl and the scarcity of it.
K.Frimpongs “Blue Album”, a very sought after lp is now available on cd and lp again
in it’s more or less original form. We’re very happy to see African music getting
some attention at all, let alone re-releasing hot material from Africa’s past.
A passion we share with those taking that initiative. Here at the GG it is a common
happening bringing back hot African vinyl. How about this 1979 piece of Nigerian
highlife by the Anambra Brothers International, led by Uncle Victor Chunkwu. On
the famous Rogers All Stars label and in rather good shape, get it & spread it !

tracks;

1   Theresa
2   Onye ka ozulu
3   Asili
4   Praise thy lord

Hello groovers, today I received another request for an lp
by King Sunny Adé, called ‘Destiny’. I’m so sorry but I don’t
have that one. Next month we’ll have us another recordfair in
Utrecht, you never know. To comfort those in search I’ve got
this album. “Bobby” is a tribute to the late Olabinjo (Bobby)
Benson, see picture. No idea who he was but the music
is marvelous, that’s for sure. Enjoy it while we keep on
lookin’ for more, get it, spread it & enjoy..

p.s. on Wikipedia I discovered
Bobby Benson was a Nigerian
highlife composer and musician.

tracks;

1   Bagogo ba ti dun
–   Mo gbe tuntun de
–   Onikaluku a bi tie lara
–   Orun lo mo eni ma la
2   Late Olabinjo (Bobby) Benson

About the fifteenth album by these guys at the GG. In a little
while they’ll all be having working links again, but for now..
A bit dusty but nevertheless one more Oriental Brothers lp
which we can’t get enough to my humble opinion. Listen
to this 1984 ‘Ndi Ji Ego’ and get the taste already,
get it & spread it..

tracks;

1   Uwa safe
2   Ndi ji ego

Roy Chicago

What’s up groovers ? I’ll tell you what. It’s Roy Chicago
and Victor Uwaifo. Last saturday I was pleasantly surprised
to meet with one of the French guys I used to see at the
Utrecht recordfair twice a year. He gave me a call and came
over to my little shop where we sat and talked. Thanks Remi
for this unexpected visit. Remi brought with him a couple of
LP’s from Haïti and some West African EP’s. They changed
of owner that evening and today, on this 25th of december, they
find their way to you groovers. I ripped the EP’s for you to begin
with. 3 EP’s in one file for you to download as a Christmas gift.
The Haïtian lp’s will follow some day soon, but for now, this
marvelous material, easy peaceful
listening pleasure..check..

tracks;

EP1
1   Roy Chicago & his Rhythm Dandies – Esin o wewu
2   Roy Chicago & his Rhythm Dandies – Maria
3   Roy Chicago & his Rhythm Dandies – Sere fun mi baby
4   Roy Chicago & his Rhythm Dandies – Enuwa abumkeoye
EP2
1   Roy Chicago & his Rhythm Dandies – Abi mama
2   Roy Chicago & his Rhythm Dandies – Ma fagba se yeye
3   Roy Chicago & his Rhythm Dandies – Olowo gba’ya ole
4   Roy Chicago & his Rhythm Dandies – Olojo nka’jo
EP3
1   Sir Victor Uwaifo and his Melody Maestros – Siwo-siwo
2  Sir Victor Uwaifo and his Melody Maestros – Agege ogiobo
3  Sir Victor Uwaifo and his Melody Maestros – Do amendo
4  Sir Victor Uwaifo and his Melody Maestros – Joromi

Hello groovers, finally solved my internet problems at home base,
lots of sh*t came in between but we’re there.. It’s been some
time now that people ask for this particular KSA album. Quite
recently I found it and now here it is. Always a thrill to walk into
that special one. It is SALPS 40 on his own Sunny Alade Records
Limited label. Suck on this for a while,
be back soon..

tracks;

1   Kirakira
–    Oro agba
2   Iya mi ( my mother )
–   Iwa ni ka tun se
–   Maa gbure
3   Owo genge
–   Aja to nle ‘koko
–   Anjuwon o see wi
–   Nwon nbinu
–   Lara won lo wa

Good day to you groovers, yesterday, 22nd of september was
the birthday of this here star. King Sunny Adé who made a huge
pile of records turned 66 years of age. Unfortunately the links are
still dead and waiting for a second or third life at the GG. This is
an lp from 1984, just after his big European breakthrough.
Let’s celebrate by giving it a worldwide spin,
happy birthday King Sunny !

tracks;

1   Ebe la nbe eledumare
–    Ida’lu nise’lu
–    Idunne wa ni
–    Eje kajo se
2   Mo dupe ore temi
–    Ojojumo l’aje npawo
–    Ere oge
–    Ariya la nse

Ultra laid back West African minimal sound by Mike Ejeagha & his Trio.
Mike Ejeagha is a folklore musician from Enugu State, Nigeria. He
had his first hit in 1960, his tracks are little story’s accompanied by
guitar and drums. All compositions are his own and the lyrics are
in Igbo language. This is an album from 1984, it’s volume two and
follows up volume one. It concerns a story about the
fearful animal Aneke Otulukpa. Read the
above lines if you like, click on it,
enjoy.

tracks;

1   Mgba enwude akpulu
2   Ebini nwe ude

The Peacocks International Guiter Band led by Raphael
Amarabem are here again. I posted another lp some time
ago of which the link is still dead as are all links momentarily.
Very relaxed Nigerian highlife you’ll surely enjoy. “Ejiogu” is
it’s title and was made in memory of late Nathan Nwokoma
Ejiogu of Egbu, Owerri, who died in 1972. Listen.

tracks;

1   Onye aghala nwanneya
2   Odo biro
3   Onwu ebeara igbu ejiogu
4   Nkwo orji
5   Feresirima
6   Enwegh mmanu
7   Batetu
8   Oji onyike egbu aruru
9   Aya simole
10  Ezenwata nwannem wu oke osisi

Dear Groovers around the Globe, I am still enjoying my
summer break but to show a sign of life, this here post.
Zippyshare is a temporary thing and I seriously think
getting my own serverspace is the best solution for the
future. I want to say welcome back in cyberspace Nauma.
So good to see they can kill our blogs but they can’t kill
our spirits. “music has always been free, like the birds,
the water we drink, the sun and in reality there is no way
to cage music if you don’t want to kill it. have you heard
of anyone able to imprison love, passion, despair or joy ?
very few seem to remember or even understand this simple
truth but more are starting to realize it.”( great quote Nauma )
I hope you enjoy Chief Kollingtons ‘American Yankee’. Did you
know the word ‘yankees’ comes from two very common Dutch
names, ‘Jan’ and ‘Kees’ ? funny thing. The Netherlands are going
through a period of warm to hot weather at the moment and today
we’ll reach temperatures up to 38º Celsius in some parts. Perfect
occasion for a trip to the Amsterdam Vondelpark this afternoon.
The Global Groove Soundsystem will settle down under the big
trees next to Vondel’s statue from about 15.00 hrs. If you are in
the opportunity to pass by, please do. We’ll free some tropical
melodies in the open air like, samba, calypso, reggae, rumba,
son montuno, highlife, forró, juju, chimurenga, benga, ska, etc.

tracks;

1   Modupe mo ji s’aye
–    Aropin ni t’eniyan
–    Ko seni to sonu ninu wa
–    Emi ni professor master
–    Ayinla bori won o
2   Mass mobilisation ( mamser )
–    Mr. jumoke ogunkeye
–    Mother jolomi
–    Iyawo asinge
–    Teleda lase