Les Frères Déjean – l’Univers
Macaya Records 1979

8 October 2021|Compas, Haiti|0 Comments

Fifth album by Les Frères Déjean, they worked with loads of
musicians from Haïti and found a special place in the hearts
of their listeners. From 1979 on Macaya Records, distributed
by Ibo Records. Listen to Les Frères Déjean ..

Wikipedia
Discogs

International 1976
Bouki as Malice 1977
Tuco et les Frères Déjean, Tonton Relax 1981
Tuco et les Frères Déjean, Joui la Vie Ou 1982

01 – l’Humanité
02 – Conviction
03 – Experience
04 – Naïdée
05 – Yoyo
06 – l’Univers

bonus tracks:

07 – l’Artibonite
08 – Jam session #2

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Morgan Blanco y Los Melódicos Junior
La Pepa de Pepe
Daro Internacional DIS 91 1119

7 October 2021|Colombia, Cumbia, Gaita, Tropical de Colombia|4 Comments

Do you remember Morgan Blanco, we had three albums
with him and several collectors on which he appeared.
Always joyful to listen to his accordion and voice. On
this album he was accompanied by Los Melódicos Junior.
He used to play the accordion for José Maria Peñaranda,
Alci Acosta, Daniel Santos and Pacho Galan.
Morgan Blanco died some six
months ago, age 85.

Wikipedia
Discogs
.. y su Conjunto

Morgan Blanco vs Manuel Caraballo, Cara o Sello
Cumbias Gigantes
El Vituoso del Acordeon
El Ritmo Me Esta Gustando
Cumbias Cumbias Cumbias
Cumbias, Cumbias, Cumbias 1995
Fiesta Vallenata 1986

01 – El boyero de palenque
02 – A bailar la cumbia
03 – La pollera rota
04 – La puerca
05 – El lalito
06 – La sonambula
07 – La reciencasada
08 – La pepa de pepe
09 – La muñeca
10 – Mosaico:
—- Ocaso
—- Cristina
—- Tamboreando
—- Porque sera
—- Bailando gaita

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C.K. Mann & his Carousel 7
With Love From C.K. Mann
Essiebons 1975

6 October 2021|Ghana, Highlife|2 Comments

I found my copy only with a standard Essiebons sleeve.
The original frontsleeve here was taken from Discogs.
Unfortunately we have no back sleeve today.
It is from 1975 and displays some sweet highlife
songs and medleys. We had another four of his
albums which you may find below . Enjoy this
1975 album with C.K. Mann & his Carousel 7 ..

Wikipedia
Discogs

Womma Yengor 1979
Funky Highlife 1975
Party Time with Ceekay 1973
with Kofi Yankson, together ! 1977

01 – Medley:
—- Medze makoma ma wo
—-Modo wo
—- Menye wo beye medze
—- Araba lucy
02 – Agyenkwa
03 – Nde maye nyimpa bon
04 – Tsew wenyim
05 – Mandzi nkombo bio
06 – Medley:
—- Meko beebi
—-Asodzi da modo
—- Tsie masufre
—- Mansuro
—- Obra akwantu
—- Sansa aboa

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Michio Miyagi – Modern Koto Recital vol. 1
Victor / His Master’s Voice 1958

4 October 2021|Japan, Koto Music|5 Comments

On request, today we find special music from Japan.
Michio Miyagi was a famous koto player who lived
from april 7, 1894 to june 25, 1956. We find this 10″
record on Victor, His Master’s Voice, LR-520 from 1958.
Michio Miyagi was blind from his eighth year. Since all
liner notes come in Japanese, I used the Shazam-app
to find the titles of this little album. Only the fourth
came out without result. Listen to Michio Miyagi ..

Wikipedia
Value Your Music
Discogs
Music Tales

01 – Haru no uni (ocean in spring)
02 – Sakura hensokyoku
03 – Sarashi fu-teguruma
04 – Mystery track

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el Combo Bonito – Cositas Colombianas
Cumbia Bonita, Fonogramas FM, LP 178, 1966

3 October 2021|Charanga, Colombia, Cumbia, Fandango, Gaita, Merecumbe, Merengue, Paseadíto, Porro|5 Comments

These mainly instrumental cumbia’s are from way back
around 1966 or so, after over half a century they are still
a joy to listen to .. According to Discogs the title of this album
is Cositas Colombianas, like mentioned on the back sleeve.
The front sleeve speaks of Cumbia Bonita after the tenth
song. Discogs is probably right since other records are titled
Cositas Colombianas vol 2, 3 etcetera. I reckon this is
a fine piece of easy going music for your easy
sunday afternoon, a little free
background noise is added ;-)

Deze voornamelijk instrumentale cumbia’s komen uit de
mid zestiger jaren, mooi dat de muziek na zo’n 55 jaar
nog zo goed te beluisteren is .. Volgens Discogs is de titel
van deze plaat Cositas Colombianas, zoals op de achterkant
vermeld. Voorkant spreekt van Cumbia Bonita naar het tiende
nummer. Discogs zal wel gelijk hebben, andere van hun albums
heten Cositas Colombianas vol. 2,3 etcetera. I gok dat je deze
sound wel kunt waarderen op je luie zondag middag.
..wat gratis achtergrond ruis wordt bijgeleverd ;-)

Discogs
All the Cumbia

01 – Claudia
02 – Cumbia endominante
03 – Currucuteando
04 – Wilson
05 – Para probar
06 – La flecha
07 – Marisabel
08 – Cumbia que te vas de ronda
09 – Dejame que me vaya
10 – Cumbia bonita
11 – La hebra
12 – Vanidosa

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African Brothers Band International of Ghana
Odo Paa Nie
Aduana / Ambassador 1973

2 October 2021|Ghana, Highlife|6 Comments

This is the last album I have with the African Brothers
that wasn’t posted here yet. I saved one of the finest
for last for you to cherish and enjoy ..

“Nana Kwame Ampadu I and his ‘Peoples’ African Brothers
Band International of Ghana were performing side by side
with an Afro Rock Group, in London at the spacious Mecca
Ball Room Hall during their UK tour in the later part of 1973.
The hall was packed tight. The dance was captioned “Ghana
meet U.K.” After the dance which lasted six groovy hours, a
top Disc Jockey from B.B.C. African Service walked to the
virtuoso musician, Nana Kwame Ampadu I.
“Youngman”, he said, “I am really impressed by your artistic
performance. It was a real kick. Congratulations. What about
featuring on my program?” He demanded. “It’s alright
and thanks a lot Mister”. Nana Ampadu said cheerfully. “By
the way, why do you choose to play almost all the popular
and space-age tempos?” The Disc Jockey asked. “Brother,
you know what, our audience are greedy sort of people.
They are never satisfied until you have sucked to them all
what they want. In Ghana, you cannot just walk to a dance
hall and play one tempo and go away. You will receive spanks
from the angry fans. We always have to satisfy all”.
Nana Ampadu explained. Nana Ampadu’s explanation was
manifested in this album “odo Paa Nie”. This album is a
mixture of popular and space-age tempos and melodies
especially selected to satisfy the
greedy audience. (liner notes)

All African Brothers titles

01 – Hwe nna
02 – Odo paa nie
03 – Ye wu
04 – Akua akua
05 – Mensu
06 – Miniwaa ba
07 – Nansooben

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African Brothers Band (International)
Tribute to D.K.
Ambassador 1980

29 September 2021|Ghana, Highlife|5 Comments

Yesterday, dear visitors, the world has lost a legend.
Nana Kwame Ampadu died on tuesday september 28
at 2.00 AM Ghana time, age 76 in Acra, Ghana. Ampadu’s
African Brothers Band was founded in 1963. He was known
to have written over 800 songs. To honour this great musician
we have his 1980 album ‘Tribute to D.K. Nyarko’. It sounds a
little dusty, but that can’t spoil the joy of listening. A few more
unposted records will follow. Rest In Peace Nana Ampadu,
we love your work and you will forever be missed ..

Gisteren, lieve bezoekers, is één van onze muzikale helden
overleden. Nana Kwame Ampadu stierf op dinsdag 28 september
om 2.00 uur ‘s morgens, op 76 jarige leeftijd, in Acra, Ghana.
Ampadu’s African Brothers Band werd opgericht in 1963. Nana
Ampadu schreef meer dan 800 songs tijdens zijn leven. Om hem
te eren hebben we vandaag dit album uit 1980, ‘Tribute to D.K.
Nyarko. Hij klinkt wel een tikkeltje stoffig, maar dat mag niet
afdoen aan het luisterplezier. Nog enkele ongeposte platen
zullen deze volgen. Rust in Vrede Nana Ampadu, we zijn
dol op je muziek en zullen je voor altijd missen ..

(thanks for the info Jewell Acka)

Wikipedia
Discogs

Have African Feeling 1980
Wonka Mma Wo Nnte
Check Point
Odo Me Nsee
Nketenketenkete High Life Beat
Kyerema Way 1981
Oman Bo Adwo
Agatha 1981
Obiara Wo Nea Otumi No 1978
Ankonam Mobro
Osekufuo
The Best of Kwame Ampadu
Nea Medofo Aye Me
Wodee Wokoo na Wonuanom
Mede Wo Ka A 1984
Enyimba di N’aba
Owuo Aye Me Bi 1982
Osoro Siane
Sanbra
Afrohili Soundz 1973
Gyae Su
led by Paa Steel Ampadu 1970
Yaa Amponsa Special 1974
Abortion
titel
Me Poma 1984
Ampadu Boateng Dammirifua
Me Poma (Sterns)
Take the Message

01 – Kyeremirikuku
02 – Ma me nsu ma wo
03 – D.k. nyarko
04 – Owuo nye

05 – D.k. nyarko (cleaner version)

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Shoukichi Kina – the Best of Shoukichi Kina
Peppermint Tea House
Luaka Bop 1994

28 September 2021|Japan, Various|2 Comments

I was asked by blog friend Pete if, since this is the Global Groove,
I could post some music from China or Japan. So far there was one
Chinese post, but nothing from Japan. This is a cd from 1994 on the
wonderful Luaka Bop label of David Byrne. Shoukichi Kina, born 1948,
is in the popscene since 1977 and made a bunch of albums. This Best
off Shoukichi Kina covers 14 tracks in various styles.

Wikipedia
Discogs

01 – Jing jing
02 – Hana no kajimaya
03 – Celebration
04 – Mimichiri bozu-danji kariyushi
05 – Don-don bushi
06 – Zorba de buddha
07 – Basha-gua suncha
08 – Crazy kacharsee
09 – Subete no hito no kokoro ni hanna
10 – Haisai ojisan
11 – Eternally ecstacy
12 – Iyunu-pri
13 – I-yah hoy!
14 – Mystery track

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Captain Muddy Ibe and his Nkwa Brothers ’85’
Ndi Ntise, Rogers All Stars 1984

27 September 2021|Highlife, Igbo Highlife, Nigeria|1 Comment

Today we find the fourth album with Igbo highlife artist
Captain Muddy Ibe and his Nkwa Brothers. This one is
from 1984. He made some 60 records so there is still a
pile of records to find and discover. For now let’s listen
to ‘Ndi Ntise’ and share it with our friends ..

Dit is de vierde plaat met Igbo highlife artiest Captain
muddy Ibe and his Nkwa Brothers die we hebben op de
GG. Hij maakte zo’n 60 albums dus er is nog een dtapel
te vinden en ontdekken. Laten we tot die tijd alvast luisteren
naar ‘Ndi Ntise’ en hem delen met onze vrienden ..

African and Black History
Endolab
Discogs

Anyi Ma Ndi Bu Ndi 1981
Muddy Ibe and his Nkwa Brothers System ’83 1983
Ndi Kwena Ekwena 1986

01 – Wealth not by force
02 – Ndi ntise
03 – Omelum me dike

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Nemours Jean Baptiste & Son Super Ensemble
Inspiration, IBO Records 1967

26 September 2021|Compas, Haiti|1 Comment

Nemours Jean Baptiste is considered to be the father of
Haïtian compas. He started out in 1955 based in Port-au-
Prince, Haïti’s capital. We had three albums so far, from
1966, 1973 and 1976. Read more about the man on the
sites linked below. During Nemours Jean Baptiste’s early
career he played with Webert Sicot in Conjunto Inter-
nacional. After the latter had started a new style in
a new group the two quarreled over the originality.
They finally fought out their differences in a soccer
match between their bands. It ended in a 1-1 tie.

Nemoursjean-baptiste.com
Discography
Discogs
Wikipedia

Ti Carole 1966
Gaçon Nan Ka 1973
Grand Orchestre de NJB 1976

01 – Aoua pipip
02 – Dedette & roro
03 – Lait milki
04 – Vive noel
05 – Petite maman
06 – Mini jupe
07 – Airways compas
08 – Faim’ confiance
09 – Amour cha cha cha
10 – Bas gogo

bonus tracks, 1974,

11 – Ti-ti-ri
12 – Nin frigidaire
13 – Moin pa te la juge
14 – Corruption

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Dixie Band – Ti Polis
Cine Records 1983

25 September 2021|Compas, Haiti|0 Comments

We have had two albums with drummer Ulrick Tuco Bouzi
and les Frères Déjean. One from 1981 and one from 1982.
In that same year Tuco went on with the Dixie Band. I was
listening to Tuco yesterday and decided to bring another
record with him. This ‘Ti Polis’ is from the next year, 1983.
Powerful compas with this wonderful drummer ..

We hadden al eens twee platen met drummer Ulrick Tuco
Bouzi et les Frères Déjean. Eentje uit 1981 en eentje uit 1982.
In dat zelfde jaar begon Tuco met de Dixie Band. Ik luisterde
gisteren naar Tuco en besloot nog eens een album met hem
te posten. Deze ‘Ti Polis’ is uit het volgende jaar, 1983.
Stevige compas met deze geweldige drummer ..

Discogs, Dixie Band
Discogs, Tuco Bouzi

Tuco et les Frères Déjean, Tonton Relax 1981
Tuco et les Frères Déjean, Joui La Vie Ou 1982
Les Frères Déjean, International 1976
Les Frères Déjean, Bouki ac Malice 1977
Les As de Pétion-Ville, Bagaye la Cho 1982

01 – Roulé
02 – Chêché konnin
03 – Haïti
04 – Sauve
05 – Rara

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Sunny Adé & his African Beats
the Master Guitarist vol. 2
Sunny Alade Records 1975

24 September 2021|Juju, Nigeria|10 Comments

We know Sunny Adé’s Master Guitarist series with the Green
Spot Band. This is Sunny Adé with his African Beats, also with
the Master Guitarist vol. 2. from 1975. I am not sure which series
was first. If you know, please share your knowledge with us.
for now, let’s just listen ..

We zagen reeds de Master Guitarist serie met de Green Spot
Band. Deze is met his African Beats en ook the Master Guitarist
vol. 2 uit 1975. Ik weet niet welke serie eerder was, weet jij het ?
Laat het ons dan ook weten s.v.p. Voor nu
gewoon lekker luisteren ..

Wikipedia English
Wikipedia Nederlands
Discogs
Entrepeneurs bio

Private Line 1978
Ajoo 1983
Ariya Special 1982
The Mater Guitarist vol. 6
Syncro Chapter 1 1977
Mo Dupe 1985
Bobby 1983
Explosion 1984
Togetherness (Ka Jo Se) 1984
Sunny Special 1974
the Original Syncro System Movement 1974
Aura 1984
Ori Mi Ja Fun Mi 1980
the Master Guitarist vol. 2
the Master Guitarist vol. 1
The Message 1981
the Master Guitarist vol. 4
Nigeria’s juju-Highlife at its Best 1973
In London 1977
Synchro Series 1983
Festac ’77 1977
Jealousy 1987
My Dear 1986
Late General Ramat Murtala Mohammed 1976
Iyinle Odu 1982
Vol. 7
Sweet Banana 1986
the Royal Sound 1979
Check ‘E’ 1981
Synhro System 1983
the Golden Mercury of Africa 1979
Juju Music 1982
Juju Music of the 80’s 1981

01 – Moti mo
—- Apala syncro
—- Ota nlulu ibaje
—- Mawobe
—- Bomode bamawi
—- Eti won aya
02 – Kileni ase
—-Mori sisi meji
—- Iduro soro
—- Bi oba fe sebi ranti
—- Kowo-kowo
—- Didun londun

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