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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About today’s record, this one is for
you Kwabena. Kyerematen Stars with Kyerematen Atwede’s
sweet voice has pleased me every time,
so grab it and share it,
you know the drill..

P.S. The record begins with a lot of talk in Ghanaian,
can you translate this for us Kwabena ?

tracks;

1 Afenhyiapa
2 Obra ammo
3 Masere m’ano
4 Onua ma yenye adwuma
5 A.k. badu
6 D.k. nyarko

Colombians are lucky people don’t you think ? Living
in a warm tropical country, their mothers gave them
the most beautiful names thinkable. Perhaps I am
just being sentimental but names like Aniceto Molina,
Lisandro Meza, Lucho Bermudez, Guillermo Buitrago,
Calixto Ochoa, Michi Sarmiento, I could go on and on.
Here in my little polderland we have names like Jan,
Henk, ko, Piet en Kees. I know every country it’s own
charm and culture and I am very Dutch so don’t mis-
understand me but I can envy you guys with such great
names. What really completes it of course is the music.
Colombian Tropical is the happiest sound you can
imagine, Aniceto Molina is here at the GG to
make you realize once more..

tracks;

1 El niño ingles
2 La palomilla del brujo
3 La mexicanita
4 El tragon
5 La rolita
6 Van a chivatear
7 Baila mi rumba
8 Cuando sera ese dia
9 En el monte
10 Con quien la vio

Do you know that feeling ? Hunting for records, walking
through piles of vinyl at fairs and in dusty old stores in
hidden boxes and under counters. The moment one
stumbles upon an lp like this one is just what we do
it for. You see the image, read the name and a chill
rolls down your spine..you think, do not react too
enthousiastic now, the price will go up if I do..Then
later when walking out the door with yet another
treasure recovered one feels like an archeologist,
can’t wait to get home and play it. If it is as good
as you imagined upfront, mostly the first spin is
disappointing having expectations far too high.
But playing it again and again, one starts to
realize, this is gold. This is why we love
to collect & hunt vinyl,
total satisfaction!

tracks;

1 Safari ya mangelepa
2 Zoao
3 Harare
4 Odesia