Calypso Cavalcade vol. III – Various Artists
Sounds of the Caribbean 1974

27 October 2021|Calypso, Trinidad|3 Comments

Calypso, the infectious rhythms and melodies of the
Caribbean area originated in Trinidad. It is really the
musical expression of the Afro-West-Indian population.
There are various explanations for the origin of the word
calypso, but it’s most likely, that it stems from the African
word ‘Kaiso’, which means ‘bravo’. The lyrics (in dialectic
English) and the melodies are usually made up on the spur
of the moment. The words very often have a double meaning.
The topic is sex, but very often deal with current events of
social and political happenings. The rhythms are enticing
and the songs are therefore popular for dancing.
(liner notes)

Discogs, Sounds of the Carribean
Discogs

Calypso Cavalcade vol. I

01 – The Sparrow – Donkey want water
02 – The Charmer – Female boxer
03 – Lord Kitchener – Come back with me wife nighty
04 – Lord Melody – Aphan taat
05 – The Island Champions – River den come down
06 – George Brown – My little girl in kingston
07 – The Sparrow – Brown skin girl
08 – The Charmer – Fire down there
09 – Lord Kitchener – Trouble
10 – Macbeth – Saga boy
11 – Lord Melody – Creature from the black lagoon
12 – The Island Champions – My advice to men

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Sir Waziri Oshomah & his Oyoyo Sound International
Conscience – Oyoyo Series IV
Supremedisk 1993

25 October 2021|Afenmai Sound, Etsakor, Highlife, Nigeria|4 Comments

When most people think about the music of Nigeria, the first thing that
comes to mind is probably afrobeat, the darkly funky African jazz stew
popularized by bandleader Fela Kuti, himself a Yoruba from the southwestern
region of the country. Or perhaps they might mention other Yoruba musicians
such as King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey, the twin pillars of the southwestern
juju style. Maybe their thoughts would glide more towards the eastern extreme
of the country, where Igbo highlife stars such as Stephen Osita Osadebe, read more ..

Discogs

All Titles

01 – Emamie agbo
02 – Osigwe maha
03 – Conscience (udu)
04 – Oyoyo raggae (sweet banana)

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Beny Moré – Magia Antillana
RCA Victor 1958

24 October 2021|Cuba|1 Comment


with Abelardo Barroso & Rolando Laserie

When driving my car last night, Beny Moré passed by on the
stereo with his great ‘Donde estabas tú’. It made me decide to
post some of his work today. El Barbaro del Ritmo he was called
or El Sonero Mayor. Beny Moré with his legendary voice is here
with this classic album from 1958. It concerns a Mexican release,
the country where he lived for several years. Beny Moré worked
with Miguel Matamoros and Perez Prado among others and gained
enormous popularity singing in various Cuban styles of music, mambo,
son montuno, guaracha, guajira, cha cha cha, canción, Afro-Cuban,
guaguancó and bolero. I have added a couple of famous songs as
a bonus. Enjoy listening to Bartolomé Maximiliano
Moré Gutiérrez ..

Toen ik gisteravond huiswaarts reed, passeerde Beny Moré op
m’n stereo met het mooie ‘Donde estabas tú’. Ik besloot enkele
van zijn werken te posten vandaag. Hij werd El barbaro del Ritmo
genoemd en ook wel El Sonero Mayor. Bené Moré met zijn legen-
darische stemgeluid is hier met dit klassieke album uit 1958. Het
betreft een Mexicaanse uitgave, het land waar hij jaren gewoond
heeft. Hij werkte o.a. met Miguel Matamoros en Perez Prado en
was enorm populair in zijn tijd. Hij zong Cubaanse genres als mambo,
son montuno, guaracha, guajira, cha cha cha, canción, Afro-Cuban,
guaguancó en bolero. Ik heb nog wat van zijn hits als bunus
bijgevoegd, luister naar Bartolomé Maximiliano
Moré Gutiérrez ..

Wikipedia
Discogs

with Conjunto Matamoros 1992
Sonero Mayor vol. 4 1982
Cubitas

01 – La culebra
02 – Pachito e’che
03 – El bobo de la yuca
04 – San fernando
05 – Magdalena
06 – Donde estabas tú
07 – Bonito y sabroso
08 – Yo no fui
09 – Como fué
10 – Esta noche corazón
11 – Mucho corazón
12 – Miguel

bonus tracks

13 – Yiriyirbon
14 – Barbaro del ritmo
15 – Bonbon de pollo
16 – Locas por el mambo

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Meridional des Cayes – Emotion
Cine Records 1982

23 October 2021|Compas, Haiti|5 Comments

In april, 2019 we already had one of their albums. It gained
not one single reaction. Let’s see if this record which contains
some of their greatest successes does better. The compas from
1982 is quite sweet to my humble opinion. What do yóu think ?

In april, 2019 hadden we al eens één van hun albums. Hij kreeg
geen enkele reactie. Laten we eens zien of deze plaat, die enkele
van hun grootste successen bevat, het beter doet. De compas
uit 1982 is vrij lekker naar mijn bescheiden mening, wat vind jij ?

Discogs

Manman Zô 1972

01 – Emotion
02 – Fem’m jalouse
03 – Reconnaissance
04 – Pap’ ciss
05 – Cherche la vie

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Saucy Calypsos vol. 1 – Various Artists
Ice Records 2003

21 October 2021|Calypso, Trinidad|1 Comment

It is only from 2003, but already out of print as far as I can see.
A collector of 14 wonderful calypso’s by various artists. Saucy
Calypso’s as most calypso’s are quite saucy for that is one of
the characteristics of the genre. It got my attention when
listening to track 14, Lord Canary’s Dr. Beckles Clinic.
Such fun to hear how the crowd goes crazy here ..

Hij is slechts uit 2003, maar reeds niet meer te krijgen zover als
ik kan zien. Een verzamelaar met 14 heerlijke calypso’s door diverse
artiesten. Saucy Calypso’s zoals de meeste calypso’s ‘saucy’ zijn, dat
is een algemeen kenmerk van deze muziek uit Trinidad. De cd trok
m’n aandacht toen ik het 14de nummer hoorde, Lord Canary’s
‘Dr. Beckles Clinic’. Zo geestig te horen hoe het
publiek uit de bol gaat ..

01 – Sparrow – Sell the pussy
02 – Duke – Mommy come and see
03 – Lord Kitchener – No melda
04 – Duke – The dentist
05 – Lord Kitchener – Handy man
06 – Mighty Sparrow – 60 million frenchmen
07 – King Fighter – Drink again
08 – Mighty Terror – Callaloo tonic
09 – Duke – Beast for sale
10 – Lord Kitchener – Panorama night
11 – King Fighter – Female teacher
12 – Mighty Bomer – My brother tommy
13 – Mighty Sparrow – Jook for jook
14 – Lord Canary – Dr.beckles clinic (tent)

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Jair Rodrigues – Eu Sou O Samba
Philips 1975

19 October 2021|Brasil, Samba|0 Comments

Zoals veel Braziliaanse artiesten maakte Jair Rodrigues
heel erg veel platen. Sommige beter dan andere zal ik
maar zeggen. Deze uit 1975 bevat aardig wat goede nummers.
Ik luister er met plezier naar. Jair had vele hits
waarvan ik er enkele als bonus heb
bijgevoegd. Luister zelf ..

Like many Brazillian artists, Jair Rodrigues made very many
records. Some better than others so to speak. This album
from 1975 contains quite some good songs. I’m listening
with pleasure at the moment. He had numerous hits of
which I added some as bonus, listen ..

Wikipedia
Discogs

Jair Rodrigues 1985
40 Minute Samba Party Mix

01 – Se houvesse um jeito
02 – Alegria de vocês
03 – Sonhei quando o sonho acabou
04 – Não pode
05 – Pula, pula amarelinha
06 – No tempo de vovô
07 – Vai meu samba
08 – Terra encantada
09 – Manhã de um novo dia
10 – Cirandeira
11 – Ele vem aí
12 – maravilhoso é sambar

bonus tracks

13 – Orgulho de um sambista
14 – Lugar de pagode
15 – Na boca da avenida
16 – Arrepia do homem
17 – O conde
18 – Boi da cara preta (eneida, amor e fantasia)
19 – Leva meu samba
20 – Na beira do mangue

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Choc Stars – Retrouvailles à Paris vol. 3
Amour Infini Bakutu
Rythmes et Musique 1985

18 October 2021|Congo, France, Soukous|3 Comments

To be frank, I must admit, although I do like some of their
records a lot, I am certainly not their biggest fan. Choc Stars
made some 50 albums. I think the one we find today is one
of their very best. With that outstanding bass, if I’m not mis-
taking by Djo Mali. Real nice 1985 release, their finest days.
It is volume 3 from four ‘Retrouvailles à Paris’ albums, mostly
composed by Bozi Boziana. Enjoy the Choc Stars ..

Om eerlijk te zijn, en hoewel ik sommige van hun platen heel
goed vind, ben ik niet hun grootste fan. Choc Stars maakte zo’n
50 albums. Ik denk dat degene die we vandaag hebben zeker
één van hun allerbeste is. Met die heerlijke basloopjes, als ik me
niet vergis door Djo Mali gespeeld. Echt fijne release uit 1985,
hun beste periode. Dit is volume 3 van vier ‘Retrouvailles à Paris’,
voornamelijk gecomponeerd door Bozi Boziana, enjoy ..

Wikipedia
Discogs

Choc Stars 1986
Carnaval Choc Stars 1988
Ben Nyamabo 1989
Oka Polisson Chauffe 1990
langa Langa Stars et Choc Stars 1983
Premier Amour, Anytha-Ngapy 1989
Akufa Lobi Akoni Moto 1986
Kelemani 1986
Oko Ndizo Mbongwana Emonani
Choc=Choc=Choc 1986
Defao de Choc Stars 1988

01 – Arlette loukakou
02 – Amour infini bakutu
03 – La femme troubla l’amour
04 – Lassan

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Dioris Valladares y su Conjunto Típico
Merengues vol. 2
Ansonia ALP 1204

17 October 2021|Dominican Republic, Merengue|2 Comments

Good morning, a follow up on the first volume today. Vol. 1
was posted here 13 years ago in september 2008. Back in those
days I have told some untrue things. I said Dioris Valladares was
from Puerto Rico, he is from Santo Domingo, the Dominican Re-
public of course. I am sorry for the dumb mistake. Various visitors
told me I was wrong, thank you for that. We also found a comment
by Nelson Valladaris, Dioris’ son. (see below) Wonderful to find
your story Nelson, thank you for the great feedback.
Listen to the sweet merengues.
We have several albums yet to post, stay tuned ..

Goeiemorgen, de lang verwachte opvolger van het eerste volume
vandaag. Vol. 1 werd hier al gepost in september 2008, 13 jaar geleden.
Indertijd heb ik wat onwarheden verteld. Ik zei dat Dioris Valladares uit
Puerto Rico kwam, hij kwam natuurlijk uit Santo Domingo, de Domini-
caanse Republiek. Sorry voor die domme fout. Ik werd al terecht op de
vingers getikt. We ontvingen ook een bericht van Nelson Valladares,
Dioris’ zoon. (zie hieronder) Geweldig bedankt voor deze woorden
Nelson. Luister naar de lekkere merengues.
We hebben nog enkele albums te posten, blijf erbij ..

( Wiki page with wrong info)

“I’m the son of Dioris Valladares, Nelson Valladares, my Dad was from
Santo Domingo and his music was all orignal from his heart, not for rich
and fame. Fame recognised his talents later on in life. He would be up all
night until the sun rose. Dad composed, played and performed for the
people of all nations an countries, for there enjoyment. He loved people
but most of all through good times and hard times there was always a
song in his heart for someone. He took the worlds pain upon his shoulders
and expressed the folk lore living it playing it through his music. He helped
so many people an never sought credit for it. He would always tell me the
man who is in need and you can help him, do it and God will help you to
help another. That was the real man behind the music.”
Nelson Valladares.

Discogs
Santo Domingo

Merengues vol. 1
Angel Viloria, Merengues vol. 1
Angel Viloria y su Conjunto Cibaeño, Merengues vol. 2 1975

01 – Mantecadito
02 – Reina mia
03 – Candelita
04 – Merengue sabroson
05 – Mi pareja
06 – Compay juanico
07 – Mi quisqueya
08 – El rabo
09 – Fortunata
10 – El difunto andres
11 – Apareja el burro
12 – Nena

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Ry Cooder – Ry Cooder
Reprise Records 1970

16 October 2021|Pop, USA|0 Comments

Every once in a while I tend to post an old record from the
pop shelf. Today is such a day. Always fell for Ry Cooder’s
slide guitar sound. On this 1970 album he appeared with
another of my idols. Van Dyke Parks who does the piano
here, also arranged the one track I used to play a lot,
‘One Meat Ball’. Cooder’s life story and career are quite
extensive. He learned to play from age three,
read his Wiki page and know more ..

Eens in de zoveel tijd moet ik een plaat van de pop plank
halen om eens lekker terug in de tijd te gaan. Vandaag is
het zo’n dag. Ik ben altijd een liefhebber geweest van het
slide gitaar geluid van Ry Cooder. Op deze, zijn eerste’ plaat
uit 1970 verscheen hij met één van mijn andere idolen,
Van Dyke Parks. Hij speelt de piano op dit album en arrangeerde
het nummer ‘One Meat Ball’, welke ik veel heb gedraaid.
Cooder’s levens verhaal en carrière zijn veelomvattend.
Hij leerde al spelen op z’n derde, lees zijn Wiki
pagina en leer meer over de man ..

Wikipedia
Discogs

01 – Alimony
02 – France chance
02 – One meat ball
04 – Do re mi
05 – Old kentucky home
06 – How can a poor man stand such times and live ?
07 – Available space
08 – Pig meat
09 – Police dog blues
10 – Goin’ to brownsville
11 – Dark is the night

bonus tracks

12 – Down in mississippi
13 – Crazy ’bout an autobobile
14 – Smack dab in the middle

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Sir Shina Peters – Ace (Afro-Juju Series 1)
CBS 1989

15 October 2021|Afro-Juju, Juju, Nigeria|1 Comment

Sir Shina Peters earned four Nigerian Music Awards
through this 1989 album, ‘Ace’. Artist of the year,
song of the year, album of the year. He called his
modern juju style Afro-Juju” , a cross over between
Afro-Beat, Fuji and Juju. We had several albums with
him, with his friend Segun Adewale and the two
of them, both from the school of Prince Adekunle ..

Sir Shine Peters won vier Nigerian Music Awards met
dit album uit 1989, genaamd ‘Ace’. Artiest van het jaar,
song van het jaar, album van het jaar. Hij noemde zijn
moderne juju stijl ‘Afro-Juju’, een mengeling van Afro-
Beat, Fuji en Juju. We hadden al enkele albums met
hem, met zijn vriend Segun Adewale en de twee samen,
beide leerlingen uit de school van Prince Adekunle ..

Wikipedia
Discogs

Ko Temi Fun Mi 1984
Shinamania 1990

01 – Afro-juju
—- Je kajo
—- Ije shina
—- Meju kure
—- Oyin momo
—- Omoge to rewa
02 – Omo enta lo sora
—- Jesu gbadura mi
—- Atoto arere
—- Irawo lagba (ace)
—- Adebisi odutayo
—- Afro-juju lo gbode

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Kilola Salaïka & Orchestre T.P. Poly-Rythmo
Djêkê…Small Small…C’est La Nouvelle Danse vol. 1
Editions Sodogil ESL 013

13 October 2021|Côte d'Ivoire|4 Comments

Good morning groovers, what have we got for you today ?
An album with Kilola Salaïka on which we could use some info.
This record was made in Côte d’Ivoire with Orchestre T.P. Poly-
Rythmo. I have seen Kilola Salaïka’s name as Amiral Kilola
Salaïka as a former member of Orchestre Lipua-Lipua in the
video below, and on Innovation vol. 8 with Nyboma & Bovi. I
can be wrong, but I think I hear him singing in Lingala. So,
is Kilola Salaïka Congolese ? He operated from Côte d’Ivoire
on Editions Sodogil. Can anyone shine a
light on this matter please .. ?

Goeiemorgen groevers, wat hebben we vandaag voor je ?
Een album met Kilola Salaïka, waarover graag wat informatie.
Deze plaat komt uit Côte d’Ivoire en is met Orchestre T.P. Poly-
Rythmo. Ik heb zijn naam gezien als Amiral Kilola Salaïka,
in onderstaande video, als vroeger lid van Orchestre Lipua-
Lipua en op Innovation vol. 8 met Nyboma en Bovi. Ik kan
me vergissen, maar ik denk hem in Lingala te horen zingen.
Dus, is Kilola Salaïka Congolees ? Hij opereerde vanuit Côte
d’Ivoire en op Editions Sodogil. Kan iemand deze kwestie
ophelderen alsjeblieft .. ?

Youtube Video

Discogs
Rate Your Music

01 – Ebandakala (la souffrance)
02 – Voyager c’est pas la mort

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Les Loups Noirs – Machande Cocoye
Marc Records 1977

11 October 2021|Compas, Haiti|1 Comment

As I was told by Leon somewhere in the past, Les Loups
Noirs were known for being one of the most versatile groups
from the Mini-Jazz era. They were most notable in the variety
of textures they used in their arrangements, often switching
roles between solo and accompaniment among the electric
organ, guitar and saxophone. To this day guitarist/bassist
Laurent Ciceron remains one of the authorities on traditional
styles and continues to develop creative ways to authentically
integrate them with contemporary styles. It should also be noted
that, while it isn’t always reflected in the recordings of this era,
most ensembles were expected to play a variety of styles at
the ‘balls’ (dance parties), an evening was not considered
complete without a few boleros, merengues, son montunos,
R&B, or even a selection of ska or calypso
or two thrown into the mix ..

Discogs
Discogs

Une Coupe Pour Un Disque 1976
Pingouin, Adieu a New York 1973
a Télé Haïti 1977
Gardner Lalanne a New York avec Les Loups Noirs 1972
à Paris 1976
Gardner lalanne et son Combo, Etoile Moin Brillé

01 – Maria
02 – Bapteme rat
03 – Machande cocoye
04 – Theme
05 – Amour musiciens
06 – Reconciliation
07 – Loups noirs

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Orchestre Lipua-Lipua
Les Derniers Succes de Lipua-Lipua vol. 2
Editions Vévé International 1983

10 October 2021|Congo|10 Comments

Today, dear visitors, you may find a record with Orchestre Lipua-Lipua
that was sent to us by Peter, called Bavon Marie Marie by his friends.
We had volume 1 and now we also have volume 2. A very nice contribution
and a very welcome addition to the small amount of records with this
wonderful band. We thank Peter for his work and generosity.
Enjoy listening everybody ..

Beste bezoeker, vandaag vinden we een album met Orchestre Lipua-Lipua
welke ons werd toegestuurd door Peter, door z’n vrienden ook wel Bavon
Marie Marie genoemd wegens zijn grote liefde voor rumba. Wij hadden reeds
het eerste volume, dit is dus volume 2. Een zeer welkome toevoeging aan onze
kleine collectie platen met deze geweldige band. We danken Peter voor zijn
werk en vrijgevigheid. Luister weer met plezier ..

Discogs

Editions Vévé 1974
Les Derniers Succes de Lipua-Lipua vol. 1 1983
l’Afrique Danse avac les Orchestres Kiam, Lipua-Lipua 1978
l’Afrique Danse avec Sakumuna 1977
Nyboma, Pepe 1983
Music from Zaïre vol. 6 1978
Seven 7″ from Congo vol. 6 2017
Les Grands Succes des Editions Vévé vol. 4 1978
Music from Zaïre vol. 3 1983
Les Grands Succes des Editions Vévé vol. 2 1977
Les Grands Succes des Editions Vévé vol. 7 1978
Editions Vévé 1975
l’Afrique Danse avec Sakumuna Vévé 1975
Les Grands Succes des Editions Vévé vol. 1 1977
Edition Vévé 1973
l’Afrique Danse 1976
l’Afrique Danse avec Sakumuna 1977

01 – Mila
02 – Zonga ndako
03 – Nasala yo nini
04 – Ombale

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