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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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