Kyeremateng Stars – Obreguo Ye Ya,Happy Bird 1977
It is confusing sometimes. On the label of this LP, the
tracknames are different than on the backsleeve. At first I
thought they had sold me a mis-fit, you know, wrong LP
inside. But the album inside is the right one, some lyrics
contain words I see on the label. Like b-side , track 1, label
and sound say ‘Akwasi akwasi’ but cover says ‘Pam no o
tware no o’. Titles do compare more or less in some cases.
I suppose Ghanaians can explain all this confusion. One
way or the other, Kyeremateng Stars ( spelled wrong on sleeve
aswel ), bring us some sweet highlife oncemore, listen.
tracks on sleeve;
1 Obreguo ye ya
2 Owuo ama yen mpanin asa
3 Odo bra
4 Pam no o tware no o
5 M’afu na eso kwa
6 Dee wo benya biara fa no saa ara
7 Otamfo na aden
tracks on label;
1 Bere guo
2 Oa owuo yi
3 Odo eye a bra
4 Akwasi akwasi
5 Mo mma mebi nni
6 Die wo benya biara fa no saa
7 Mete meho ase awiemfoo ba
Orchestre Zaïko – Les Grands Succes des Editions Vévé vol.6
Sonafric SAF 50076, 1978
I recently found us a couple more albums in this great
series. We had a few before and next in line is this volume 6.
I can’t imagine to find one bad LP among them, under Verckys’
inspired direction only good stuff emerged. From 1978 this one
by Orchestre Zaïko contains tracks written by Bimi Ombale,
Mantima, Lengi-Lenga and M’Fui Muane. Highly recommended.
tracks;
1 Ima
2 Kin kiesse
3 Makoko
4 Toli kulumpe
Duo Los Ahijados
Kubaney MT-139
Happy New Year to all of you !
Thank you for your kind wishes and let’s make 2011
a new musical share-year like none before, long live the internet.
To start off, an album on Kubaney with music from the Dominicans.
Brothers Cuco and Martin Valoy are back with a fine LP of son and
guajira. Recover slowly with this laid back latin sound.
tracks;
1 Amargado
2 El vacilon de pantaleon
3 No me sabes querer
4 Don Lengua
5 Quiero un vacilon
6 Prendela
7 El lunar
8 Vuelve otra vez
9 La puchunguita
10 Mariposita nocturna
11 Nadie me quiere
12 Esa eres tu
African Retro vol.1 ‘Pont sur le Zaïre’
Various Artists
Pathé Marconi / EMI 1976
From 1976 we have this collection of Congolese songs called
African Retro vol.1 ‘Pont sur le Zaïre’. On side one, 6 songs
by the great Orchestre OK Jazz. Track #4 was written by Coimy,
track #5 by Dele, the other 4 tracks by Franco. On the second side
#1&2 by Essous, Orchestre Bantous, #5&6 also Orchestre Bantous
#5 by Essous and #6 by Mujos. Tracks 3&4 are by Orchestre Cercul.
#3 written by Henry Biby de Massouka and #4 by Franklin Boukaka.
Some fireworks saved for you at the end of the year, cheers.
tracks;
1 Orchestre OK Jazz – Misele
2 Orchestre OK Jazz – On a ose le dire
3 Orchestre OK Jazz – Polo
4 Orchestre OK Jazz – Bolingo ya bougie
5 Orchestre OK Jazz – Si tu bois beaucoup
6 Orchestre OK Jazz – Le temps passe
7 Orchestre Bantous – Pa’ vacillar
8 Orchestre Bantous – Bantous pachanga
9 Orchestre Cercul – Mobali ya craneur
10 Orchestre Cercul – Honole
11 Orchestre Bantous – Endiable merengue
12 Orchestre Bantous – Tout Brazza
Alhaji ( Chief ) Sikiru Ayinde Barristerand his Supreme Fuji Commanders -Nigeria, Siky Oluyole Records Ltd. 1983
Another great Nigerian musician has left this world. Sikiru
Ayinde Barrister died last week, december 16 after an ilness.
Several visitors requested for some of his work and so here it is.
To honour him once more, play this record very loud and enjoy.
tracks;
1 oro ibo
– Alhaji Oluwanishola Amao
2 Oluwa lo lowo
– Eni bi eni
– Alhaji Moshood Olaniyan
– Ki keke pa rere
– Late Bobby Benson
Cardinal Rex Lawson
& his Majors Band of Nigeria
Greatest Hits
Polygram / Polydor
First LP by this artist on this page. We had one track on
the collector ‘African Music’ some time ago but that’s it.
About time to give Rex Lawson some deserved attention.
12 short tracks of which 7 to 12 can be a bit false. B-side
wasn’t centered right unfortunately. Still, I think it’s worth
a couple of spins, I enjoyed it a lot again while recording.
Mellow kind of Nigerian highlife, listen.
tracks;
1 Oko
2 Serra nene
3 Ene bate
4 So ala te mem
5 Love mu adure
6 Mekine wa bo te
7 Jolly papa
8 Tamuno bo ibro ma
9 Oweibo nua
10 Ibi na bo
11 Fi gboru ene
12 Ibari ikoru wa
Celestine Ukwu & his Philosophers National
Ndu Ka Aku, Philips 1974
Celestine Ukwu started his career in the 60’s under Mike Ejeagha.
Early 70’s he started with the Philosophers National. He was soft
spoken and gentle and his music was more laid back than other
Igbo Highlife. The band was truly philosophical as their songs dealt
with social evils and the need for peace. Tragically Celestine Ukwu
died in a car crash in 1979, not yet 40 years old.
( info – muzikfan.com )
tracks;
1 Ndu ka aku
2 Ego eju aka
3 Onwu ama eze
4 Ebemi
5 Ife uwa adi agwuagwu
6 Chi ji oke
The Exciting Talkatives – Peace & Love,Phonogram / Polydor 1977
The leader of this highlife group is Kwabena Ampiah, he
is also the lead vocalist. Guitar highlife with additional
horn arrangements to make it complete. Nice atmosphere.
Mysterious and hypnotising sleeve, appropriate themes,
listen to the Exciting Talkatives.
tracks;
1 Bribery and corruption
2 Susu twa mpowa
3 Papa ye asa
4 Jealous baby
5 Obiara bewu
6 Edwumaye
le Seigneur Rochereau et l’African
Fiesta National – Tango Ya Ba Vieux Kalle no.2
african 360.009, 1969
I am trying to write something with this post but I guess
it’s not going to be much. I caught a cold and feel miserable.
I am ripping this LP to get some distraction. The music is
like a warm bath and makes me feel a little better. Besides,
an album like this one doesn’t need a lot of recommendation.
It’s a jewel and lovers will recognize it instantly, enjoy.
tracks;
1 Minge rumba fiesta
2 Molangi ya malasi
3 Cubana vis-a-vis
4 Cafe Rio
5 Majolina
6 Jaloux jaloux
7 Suke
8 Dit coco
9 Djeke
10 Mama Ida
Highlife Treasure – Various Artists
One of you visitors requested for a highlife compilation. It’s
been some time ago but I kept it in mind. This selection
covers some of my favourite Ghanaian songs. Yesterday
I had a conversation with this lady from Ghana I met, her
mother and she would be extremely happy to find it aswell.
So Regina, this collector is for you, hope you’ll enjoy it.
tracks;
1 Vis-a-Vis – Sunsum me gu mu
2 Eric Agyeman – Abenaa
3 Dr.K. Gyasi’s Noble Kings – Minnim
4 Sammy Cropper and his Wire Connections – Mensonomu
5 The Comets – Mabedu
6 Kyeremateng Atwede & Kyeremateng Stars – Never follow woman
7 The Republicans – Ahoofe bra
8 City Boys – Me yaree fi mefie
9 Dr. Victor Olaiya – Ewa
10 Alex Konadu – Asaase asa
11 Atakora Manu – Super otete mpomamu
12 Black Beats – Anibre sem
13 Eric Agyeman – Matutu mirika
14 E.T. Mensah & Dr. Victor Olaiya – Mr. Judge
15 Pat Thomas & the Sweet Beans – Wabe aso
16 Akwasi Yeboah’s Band – Obaa yi ho ye fe
17 Ramblers International – Megye wo
18 African Brothers Band – Nkrabea, part 1
Trio Madjesi – Orchestre Sosoliso vol.2
african 360.044, 1973
This is the third album by Trio Madjesi on this page. We already
had vol.1 some time ago and now it’s follower. Almost one hour
of delightful music over 10 songs. With Orchestre Sosoliso.
tracks;
1 A bas les songueurs
2 Feza
3 Longoma
4 Zanga zanga
5 Moni na bandal
6 Coup franc
7 Mimi Lanunze
8 Zowa
9 Camarade ekufaka te
10 Pitié azani
Toni Iordache -Tresors Folkloriques
Roumains vol.1
Electrecord 1970
Toni Iordache is a true master on Cimbal. His music
carries a load of suspense like no other. If you are into
sublime instrumentalists, listen to this. I am a lover of songs
and would not post an instrumental album without being
virtuoso. Music for experienced listeners,
don’t touch if you aren’t.
tracks;
1 Cintec de dragoste
2 Hora de la bolintin
3 Geaba ma mai duc acasa si hora lui Leonard
4 Hora din ialomita
5 Sirba olteneasca
6 Variatuni pe tema ‘Foaie verde si-o craita
7 Hora ca la rudari
8 Cintec de ascultare si Sirba de la Sabareni
9 Ca la breaza
10 Doina de jale
Chuito, el de Bayamon -Su Vida y Su Musica,Ansonia
One of Puerto Rico’s greatest was ‘Chuito, el de Bayamon’.
Chuito was one of the last musicians to play traditional
Jibaro, a few others are, Ramito, German Rosario and
Odilio Gonzalez. Use our search-bar to find them. Perfect
stuff to play during your newyears eve, adios año viejo.
tracks;
1 Adios a mis amigos
2 Soy un caramelo
3 Quien manda en la casa
4 Mi truyita
5 Ni hablar del peluquin
6 Tiempos que se fueron
7 Adios año viejo
8 Desde mi Batey
9 Que vas hacer con 80 años
10 Parrandeando con Santiago Grevi
11 Soy quien canto
12 Canto a Bayamon
Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band
Unconditionally Guaranteed
Mercury 1974
This morning I found out we lost one of my old idols.
Don van Vliet alias Captain Beefheart died yesterday,
age 69. He used to be one of my favourite popstars from
the seventies. His music was not exactly middle of the road.
With his raw and hoarse voice he stood out for bringing us
something different, something new. Although a kind of music
you’re not used to find here, I thought it would be appropriate
to post the Captain today. I always loved his music and this
time of year is very suitable for pulling up old memories.
So, try something else for a change and check this
wonderful LP of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band.
Rest in peace Don van Vliet, we’ll play all your
records again this weekend.
tracks:
1 Upon the my-o-my
2 Sugar bowl
3 New electric ride
4 Magic be
5 Happy love song
6 Full moon, hot sun
7 I got love on my mind
8 This is the day
9 Lazy music
10 Peaches