Kin-Bantou – Kin-Bantou Sonafric SAF 61006, 1978
I kept wondering for years, after seeing this album cover
on the backsleeve of other Sonafric releases, how would
it sound ? Today we finally solve the mystery. Kin-Bantou,
is it the name of a group or man ? I don’t know. What I do
know is that I really love the sound on this wonderful album
and keep playing it over and over now I finally got it. Hope
you’ll feel the same sensation I did when first listening to it.
Get it & Spread it..enjoy..
tracks;
1 Kayuka ilunga
2 Nakokamua
3 Bandoki pt.1
4 Bandoki pt.2
5 Tokabwana
6 Nakufa-boyce
John Lee Hooker – House of the Blues Chess International
I could impossibly say it like Leadbelly, so I’ll leave it to him.
Leadbelly said it this way;
“Never was a white man had the blues, ’cause nothin’ to worry about.
Now, you lay down at night. You roll from one side of the bed to the
other all night long. You can’t sleep.
What’s the matter ? The blues got you. You get up and sit on the side
of your bed in the mornin’. You may have a sister and a brother, mother
and father around, but you don’t want no talk out of ’em.
What’s the matter ? The blues got you. Well, you go and put your feet
under the table, look down at your plate, got everything you want to
eat, but you shake your head, you get up.
You say, “Lawd I can’t eat and I can’t sleep.”
What’s the matter ?
The blues got you. Wanna talk to you.
Here’s what you gotta tell ’em:
“Good morning blues, blues how do you do ?
Good morning blues, blues how do you do ?
I’m doin’ all right, good mornin’, how are you ?
I lay down last night, turnin’ from side to side,
Ohhhhhhhhhh, turnin’ from side to side,
I was not sick, but I was just dissatisfied.”
John Lee Hooker is another man who knows what it is to have the
blues, and how to tell it.
Proof that he can do so with individual style and dramatic force and
surging swing is amply displayed in this collection, which must be
regarded as one of the great blues albums of recent years.”
tracks;
1 Walkin’ the boogie
2 Love blues
3 Union station blues
4 It’s my own fault
5 Leave my wife alone
6 Ramblin’ by myself
7 Sugar mama
8 Down at the landing
9 Louise
10 Ground hog blues
11 High priced woman
12 Women and money
Michel Boyibanda & Loko Massengo avec l’International Orchestre Rumbaya – Nouveauté 1981 Musiclub / Eddy’Son Consortium Mondial 1981
It is in mint condition, I recorded it on cd from my Technics 1200
with it’s perfect stylus and Stanton element, then ripped in
320 kbps, I ensure you, quality in sound you will appreciate.
Track no.1 has a very funny rhythm, at first I thought something was
wrong but soon it fell in place, listen..
Today we’ve got another lp of the great Michel Boyibanda with l’International Orchestre Rumbaya,
same as the last mentioned lp. It is a collaboration with Loko Massengo.
Enjoy these rare beauties and pass them on to your friends..
tracks;
1 Loko Massengo – Au revoir guy-guy
2 Loko Massengo – Amour loko
3 Michel Boyibanda – Monge alel’ okondji
4 Michel Boyibanda – Nkokila mwana ponton
Essous ( trois-s ) – Philosophie Publi-Son
With vocals by André Pamomiel, solo guitar by Master
Mwana Congo, Jerry, Miguel and Domingo Salsero,
this is a pretty decent album. Jean Serge Essous
on saxophone as always guarantees plenty
listening pleasure, check it out..
tracks;
1 Philosophie
2 Se malembe
3 Vivre a deux
4 B.D.E.A.C.
Anibal Velasquez y su Conjunto – Golpe Currambero Industria Nacional del Sonido Ltda.
Our minds are funny things, do you know that phenomenon ?
The way an lp sleeve can influence what we think about it..
When we see a cover with a cheesy picture of a nude, we
expect a lesser album then when seeing an album cover
like this one. Our perception can fool us sometimes but
in this particular case the sleeve doesn’t lie. I think this
lp is exceptional good as frontsleeve already suggests.
Great picture of a great band, Anibal Velasquez made
dozens of albums. Though not entirely sure, I’ve got
reason to believe this lp is from 1974. What ever
year it was, ‘Golpe Currambero’ will convince
you of Anibal Velasquez’ quality’s,
listen and agree..
tracks;
1 El emigrante
2 Mi fosforito
3 Mi casa vacia
4 Tomasa
5 La paciencia
6 Soy tu marido
7 Golpe currambero
8 Mi suki suki
9 No vuelvo contigo
10 Que mujer
11 Esta listo
12 El tartamudo
Sir Shina Peters – Ko Temi Fun Mi
Makossa International Records 1984
“With wealthy Nigerian backers, Sir” Shina Peters combined
juju with elements of Fela Kuti’s Afro-Beat style and the upfront
drum sounds of fuji music into a style he dubbed Afro-Juju.”
( Rough Guide )
This 1984 album on Makossa fascinates from beginning to end.
Sir Shina Peter’s afro-juju is full of surprising turns and sounds,
We had a ‘Sir Shina Adewale’ album in december 2008, here’s
the link to that album as well.
“Segun Adewale started out as a backup singer, with Shina
Peters, in the band of Prince Adekunle , a contemporary of
I.K. Dairo’s, before splitting off to form their own group
which they called, with no trace of irony,
Shina Adewale.” ( Rough Guide )
tracks;
1 Ko temi fun mi
– Omo ilewe ( student )
2 Olojo nkajo ( maturity )
– Dapo tejuosho family
Micky Adisa & his Original Fuji Londoners Ka Tepa Mose, Ogo Oluwa Records 1982
Somewhere during last week I received a request for more
Kollington Ayinla or fuji in general. Do you know these guys
already ? Strange thing if you ‘google’ Micky Adisa you’ll
find nothing and if you google Fuji Londoners you get to
Sikiru Ayinde Barrister or the Royal Talazo Fuji Londoners.
One way or the other, this an lp by Micky Adisa
& his Original Fuji Londoners,
listen..
tracks;
1 Kate pamo ‘se
– Aljhaji yusuff lowode
– Afro fuji system
2 Oluwa magba agbekele wa
– Onile mo bode ki nto wole
– Alhaji ganiyu salako
Okukuseku Band of Ghana Awosco & Sons Records 1979
Okukuseku Band of Ghana is certainly one of the most
famous of all those Ghanaian groups that went to Nigeria
to find their fortune. This is the first lp they made after
returning to Ghana. It is from 1979 and as they stated
on the backsleeve, it was made for your nice cool
enjoyment. Thank you Okukuseku..
tracks;
1 Keka ko
2 Odo bra
3 Atanfo wmohyere
4 Me-nkwa
Mayaoula Mayoni “le Grand” – Bon Anniversaire Disc Orient
I had some time left and made you an extra for the weekend.
It’s a single but on 12″ and 33 tours so only two songs. If your
birthday is around today, this one is for you, cheers..
tracks;
1 Bon anniversaire
2 Tonton akue
Pedro Laza y sus Pelayeros – La Machaca
Eco / Discos Fuentes 1972
Spring is making an early entry this year, very nice, little sunshine
temperatures around 17 degrees, nothing to complain about.
Sunny weather asks for sunny music, let’s see what happens
with Pedro Laza y sus Pelayeros. His tropical sound should
find a few happy listeners at least, get & spread..
tracks;
1 La machaca
2 Juancho el flojo
3 La lora
4 La parijuela
5 La tijera
6 El guayabo
7 Negrito revuelve el agua
8 Rosa ines
9 Asi son
10 La batata
La Picardia de José A. Bedoya con los nuevos éxitos de José Muñoz Lyra
My first encounter with Colombian parrandera music was through
Guillermo Buitrago. ( of whom soon more to follow ) After that I went
out searching for more in that style. The artist I want to introduce to
you today is one from the same school. José A. Bedoya was born
in Frontino Antioquia, biography in Spanish
Parranda music is accoustic but it really rocks,
listen to it yourself..
The sleeve says “forbidden on radio”, what would that mean ?
tracks;
1 El timbre
2 Que te estas comiendo
3 La araña peligrosa
4 El estafador
5 Toque las maracas
6 El valero
7 El ladron
8 El comerciante
9 El acomedido
10 Que bizcochito
11 El pajarito
12 El gallo de helena
Alex Konadu & One Man “1000” – Yere Wo Ato Mu Ate Ebi Awe, Brobisco 1980
Goodmorning people, yesterday I received a request. It was
Caleb who reminded me Alex Konadu hadn’t passed by here
for quite some time and that last january 18th was his death
anniversary. It just so happens I have the lp he requested
and here it is. So lets all play this record and pay Alex
Konadu the honour that is due to him, sweet highlife..
tracks;
1 Yewo ato mu
2 Odo nti
3 Nsuo amuna
4 Onipa dee saa
Zaïko Langa-Langa – Zaïko Eyi Nkisi ASL/Polygram 1985
We already know a small pile of records by these guys. Although
the line-up of this band changed quite a few times, this is a nice
piece of music again. It concerns a Kenyan release by the group
that originally came from the Congo off course. Zaïko Langa Langa
is the name and the album is from 1989 or 1985..
Sleeve speaks of 1985 and label of 1989, which one is it..?
tracks;
1 Etape
– Moselebende
– Kamanzi
– Misolina
– Etape
2 Zizita
3 S.v.p. mbey
4 Mokili echanger
Kevin Coyne
Saviour & 22 Others
To break with the daily grind for once, I’m spoiling y’all with some
of those indestructible Kevin Coyne sounds. Always been a huge
admirer of the man. You didn’t know him yet ? About time,
to go short, you sat yo’ ass down for a solid listen.
23 lp openers for your pleasure,…so snatch
it, play it and push it through..
tracks;
1 Strange locomotion
2 Saviour
3 Stride ( Siren )
4 Little miss dynamite
5 River of sin
6 God bless the bride
7 Are you deceiving me ?
8 I’m still here
9 Stand up for england
10 Dark dance hall ( live )
11 The only one
12 English rose
13 Marlene
14 There she goes
15 Black cloud
16 Fat man
17 People
18 Big money man
19 Sugar turning sour
20 Born crazy
21 Marjorie razorblade
22 Sugar candy taxi
23 Relaxing with bonnie lou