Good morning, how are you this Sunday morning ?
Here in the Netherlands spring is finally coming through
a bit. We are already quite happy with some 18 degrees.
Do you like some merengue ? The real stuff from Santo
Domingo de Guzman, capital of the Dominican Republic.
We find Isidoro Flores with sax master Don Santiago.
Together with singers Vinicio Franco, Tilito Vasquez
and the Cruz Sisters they bring these 12 songs ..

Discogs

Great Dominican Recordings

01 – Como la piña
02 – A la orilla del mar
03 – Si la vieran
04 – Papa y mama
05 – Mi negrita
06 – Machembe
07 – En la montaña
08 – Las gayaretas
09 – Yo quiero que me quieras
10 – La tambara
11 – Florecita de caña
12 – Eso si no e na

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The Soul Brothers scored quite some golden records
in their first few years in South Africa. The people
loved them. Then, in january 1979 a tragic car accident
took the lives of two members. ( album liner notes, Wiki
speaks of three deaths ) Nobody thought the group would
survive, but with the two substitutes this was their first
album which proved everybody wrong. As long as they
stick to their Mbaqanga and don’t play Western music,
this is a solid Zulu Jive band ..

The Soul Brothers scoorden een rijtje gouden platen
tijdens hun eerste jaren in Zuid Afrika. Hel volk was dol
op ze. Toen gebeurde er in 1979 een tragisch auto ongeluk
waarin twee van de leden omkwamen. ( volgens de hoes van
deze plaat, Wiki spreekt van drie doden ) Iedereen dacht dat
hun jaren geteld waren, maar met twee nieuwe leden was
dit hun ‘come back’ lp die het tegendeel bewees. Zolang
Soul Brothers Mbaqanga blijven spelen en geen uitstapjes
maken naar Westerse muziek, naar mijn
mening een solide Zulu Jive band ..

Wikipedia
Discogs

Jive Explosion & Isecelo 1988

01 – Kulukhuni ukuba yindoda
02 – Asenzi ngalutho
03 – Yini ejabulisa umuntu
04 – Ngakutshela
05 – Baba ka sibongile
06 – Uyuzisola
07 – Ungizondelinto yami
08 – Mamaka vusi
09 – Nina wezingane
10 – Ngeke silibale

Ayinla Omowura was without any education, worked as
blacksmith, driver, butcher, carpenter and park boy when
he was discovered by Adewole Alao Oniluola, who later
became his lead drummer. Ayinla worked with his superior
Haruna Ishola and Ayinde Barrister among others. Read his
Wikipedia page for further information. This is his vol. 5,
National Census 1973, get it and spread it while you can ..

Wikipedia
Discogs

Eyin Ose’ Lu Wa
Nigeria Koni Baje
Ati d’Ariyo 1979
Omi Tuntun Tiru 1979
Volume 2 1971
Ire Wole De 1974
I.K. Dairo, Ayinla Omowura Remembered1980

01 – National census 1973
—- Owo ti baba se ti
—- Egbe ifelodun
—- Odowo ifa ejiogbe
—- Aiye nyi po
—- Jedijedi lonse won
02 – Asegbe
—- Salisu america
—- Egbe ilupeju
—-Adebayo omo ogundare
—- Alhaji obidairo
—- Olanrewaju ni ti

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On the 28th of March we lost Producer, Musician, singer
and actor Ryuichi Sakamoto, aged 71. Sakamoto was the
founder of the Yellow Magic Orchestra in 1978. The band
members were Sakamoto , Yukihiro Takahashi and Haruomi
Hosono. They were pioneers in the use of samplers, sequen-
cers and drum machines. He was also famous for his work
both acting and writing the music for the motion picture
‘Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence’. Ryuichi Sakamoto
worked with David Bowie, David Sylvian, Youssou N’Dour
and Adrian Belew to name a few. This is his 1981 album
‘Left Handed Dream, David Sylvian – Forbidden Colours
is added as a bonus. Get it and spread it,
RIP Ryuichi ..

Wikipedia
Discogs

01 – Boku no kakera
02 – Saru to yuki gomi no kodomo
03 – Kacha kucha nee
04 – The garden of poppies
05 – Relâché
06 – Tell’m to me
07 – Living in the dark
08 – Slat dance
09 – Venezia
10 – Sarunoie

bonus track;

11 – with David Sylvian – Forbidden colours
( from the OST of Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence )

Wikipedia
Discogs

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry & Dub Syndicate the Boom X De Devil Dead 1987

01 – No bed of roses
02 – Private I
03 – Jamaican proverb
04 – Fire burning
05 – Hard & tuff
06 – Uplifting
07 – Nothing comes easy
08 – Adam & eve
09 – Kingston 14
10 – Kingston 14 version
11 – Fire burning version
12 – Adam & eve mix

We had two great albums with the Ashanti Brothers so far.
I remember wanting to post this album when Jillem beat
me to it. Hey, that’s how blogging goes. Out of respect for
HTD I didn’t post it then. Over time we did share quite some
albums nevertheless. Below Jillem’s liner notes in the file.

“description
Originating from the capital of the Ashanti region, Kumasi,
this beautiful debut features Osei Kwame Vasco on lead
vocals and Osei Kofi on lead guitar. this group is a prime
example of the richness that highlife music can embody –
not to mention one of the dopest-looking ensembles to
ever to grace an album cover – and this first outing of theirs
is flawess from beginning to end. definitely check out the
medley that kicks off side two for further proof.
the group went on to produced a series of full-lengths and
singles, most notably their 1978 ‘Kill Me and Fly’.”

Tot nu toe hadden we twee albums met de Ashanti brothers.
Op het moment dat ik deze plaat wilde posten was Jillem me
net voor. Tja dat gebeurt met bloggen. Door de jaren hebben
we best veel platen gedeeld, uit respect heb ik dat met deze
toen niet gedaan. Hierboven Jillem’s liner notes uit de file ..

Discogs

led by Osei K. Vasco 1983
Kill Me and Fly 1978
Best of the West Part One 2014

01 – Wo yonko da ne wo da
02 – Okwaadwe foo
03 – Mo ma yenye odo
04 – Love
05 – Medley
—- Ope yedi no odo
—- Opon kokooko
—-Gyina Nkwanta hwehwe me dear anoma a oreko
—- Kaa bi reba
06 – M’anu meho

Hello music blogworld,
Today is a sad day for all who used to visit
the great music blog of our dear colleague Jillem.
Zippyshare is closing down after today and all of
Jillem’s hard work from over the years will be lost.
Sadly we can’t leave any comments at Holland Tunnel Dive
for I am sure his mailbox would explode with Thank You’s.
So, to create a portal, you can leave your comments here for
the occasion. I’d say check the Ziipyshare files once more
and assure you’ve got everything you want. I sure hope
you’ll find some way to get back Jillem,
thanks a million for what you did .. !

Holland Tunnel Dive

Last chance to download

Isaac Carillo

Side one is just with Nicolás ‘Colacho’ Mendoza and his
Conjunto Vallenato on this album with Isaac Carillo. We
found Isaac Carillo in July 2019 on the album with Los
Playoneros del Cesar from 1969. He was one of the
members of the early formation. Isaac appears here on
the b-side of this record, he also performs with Colacho
Mendoza and his Conjunto Vallenato. Vallenato from
around 1970 I assume, no year of release was found.

Voor de liefhebbers van vallenato hebben we vandaag deze
plaat met twee groten uit het veld. Kant één is alleen met Nicolás
‘Colacho’ Mendoza en zijn Conjunto Vallenato. Op kant twee
vinden we Isaac Carillo die ook met Colacho en zijn band optreedt.
We vonden Isaac Carillo al op een plaat met Los Playoneros del
Cesar in juli 2019. Hij was een van de oude bandleden van die
groep. Dit is vallenato van rond 1970 veronderstel ik,
een jaar van uitgifte is niet bekend. Luister zelf ..

Isaac Carillo, Bio
Isaac Carillo, Discogs
Wikipedia, Colacho Mendoza
Colacho Mendoza, Discogs

Los Playoneros del Cesar, Fiesta en Valledupar 1969
Colacho Mendoza, Cuando el Tigre está en la Cueva 1969
Bovea with Colacho Mendoza
Colach Mendoza, La Golondrina 1971
Colacho Mendoza, La Niña Esquiva
Nicolás ‘Colacho’ Mendoza
Los Inseparables con Colacho Mendoza
Colacho..!
Colacho mendoza, so voz, su accordeon etc..
Los Cañaguateros y Otras 1976

01 – Colacho y su Conjunto – Errante
02 – Colacho y su Conjunto – Mi guayabito
03 – Colacho y su Conjunto – Ausencia
04 – Colacho y su Conjunto – Interesada
05 – Colacho y su Conjunto – Esa pena
06 – Colacho y su Conjunto – El recuerdo
07 – Isaac Carillo con Colacho y su Conjunto – Dejala partir
08 – Isaac Carillo con Colacho y su Conjunto – La hechicera
09 – Isaac Carillo con Colacho y su Conjunto – Desesperado
10 – Isaac Carillo con Colacho y su Conjunto – Guayabalera
11 – Isaac Carillo con Colacho y su Conjunto – Linda
12 – Isaac Carillo con Colacho y su Conjunto – De flor en flor

Two days ago, I received this email;

Afrisong Records
Fri, Mar 17, 4:25 PM (2 days ago)
to moos

Moos,
this is to inform you: my dear friend Lokassa Ya Mbongo of the Soukous Stars has passed away after a long illness. his friends worldwide will like to know. please do a nice celebration of life for him. keep up the good work.
regards
Mannie Mensah
Afrisong Records

Good morning groovers,
Ofcourse I could not ignore,
in this article we honour Ballou
Canta, but especially Congo’s late & great rhythm guitarist
Lokassa Ya Mbongo ! Last wednesday Lokassa died age 80.
He was the frontman of ‘Soukous Stars’. Lokassa’s career
spans some 50 years. He played with Tabu Ley Rochereau’s
Afrisa from 1970 to 1978 alongside singers Pepe Ndombe,
Sam Mangwana and Michelino Mavatiku Visi. Later Lokassa
was part of the great Afican All Stars with Dizzy Mandjekou
and Sam Mangwana. Also starring Ringo Moya, Syran, Bopol,
Pablo Lubadika, Theo Blaise Kounkou and others. This album
is with Ballou Canta, one of the other founders of ‘Soukous
Stars’. It came out in 1990, just after the start of Soukous
Stars. Also starring here is Dally Kimoko.
Denis Lokassa Kasiya 1943 – 2023
Rest in Peace Lokassa,
you were one of Congo’s greatest ..

nehanda radio
Lokassa ya Mbongo, Discogs
Ballou Canta, Wikipedia
Ballou Canta, Discogs

Ballou Canta, Samba-La ! 1978
the Best of Lokassa ya M’bongo 1983
Lokassa ya M’Bongo, Bonne Année 1983
Lokassa ya M’Bongo, Assitou Special 81 1981
All African All Stars titles

01 – Adama-diallo
02 – Baine de minuit
03 – Christ-koma
04 – Fifi-mali mousso
05 – Wele-wele

bonus tracks;

06 – Lokassa ya M’Bongo – Angelique
07 – Lokassa ya M’Bongo – Sabina
08 – Lokassa ya M’Bongo – Marie josé

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Good morning, for those who think, where the heck did
Moos go, I just got back from a three week trip to Thailand.
After a period of hard work it was time to take a break, also
adding a pause in winter. We travelled around and really
enjoyed it. Found an abandoned temple in the North,
Chiang Rai region, such a nice country with sweet people,
great food and warm weather .. greetings
to Noa at Koh Phangan ..

What’s cooking here today ? Let’s listen to another piece
of juju music with Admiral Dele Abiodun from 1988. The
Adawa Super King is rocking like never before. Great
uptempo sound from his Busy Body ..

Goeiemorgen, als je dacht, waar is Moos gebleven, ik was
voor drie weken naar Thailand. Na een tijd van veel werk
was het tijd voor een goede onderbreking, ook om een
pauze in the lassen in de Nederlandse winter. We hebben
er met veel plezier een beetje rond rereisd. In het Noorden,
omgeving van Chiang Rai vonden we deze verlaten tempel.
Heerlijk land met lieve mensen, lekker eten en warm weer ..

Wat hebben we hier vandaag ? Laten we nog eens naar een
stukje fijne juju luisteren met Admiral Dele Abiodun uit 1988.
De Adawa Super King gaat lekker los op deze plaat. Lekker
vlotte sound van de admiraal en zijn Busy Body ..

Bio
Discogs

All Dele Abiodun titles

01 – O se mo dupe
—- Bibi ‘re se pataki
—- Oto sare – sare
—- Baby to ko leta simi
—- Owo laso oge
02 – Busy body
—- Iyawo alaseju
—- Asin to so peta n’run
03 – Kulukulu so
—- Oluwa o se
—- Are m.k.o. abiola
(are onakakanfo of yoruba land)