Victor Uwaifo had quite an impressive career, built his first
guitar age 12, became a professional wrestler, poet, sculptor,
painter. As a musician he was the most amazing figure, check out
this article at With_comb_and_razor.
This one was contributed by one of the French record dealers
I use to meet at the Utrecht Recordfair, thank you Aiden,
on behalf of the Global Groovers community.

tracks;

1 Ekassa 28 Ebibi
2 Ekassa 34 Igiodo giodo
3 Ekassa 31 Isede
4 Ekassa 32 Votumamuoga
5 Ekassa 25 Aiworo
6 Ekassa 36 Ame’sihion-segbe
7 Ekassa 24 Kirikisi
8 Ekassa 26 Akhuankhuan
9 Ekassa 35 Sumwensowa
10 Ekassa 29 Osulelemule

Juju lovers, Pay Attention ! I have heard a couple juju albums
but this is the most Funky Juju I have ever heard.
I now quote the backsleeve notes; “The tracks on this
album are a complete departure from the mainstream of juju format,
although Obey’s style and grace of delivery is very distinct.
Obey has attempted and achieved in this album a very high level
of sophistication through his powerful guitar fireworks, beautiful
lyrics and masterly instrumentation. As Obey himself said on one
of the tracks on the album, “THIS IS SOMETHING DIFFERENT” or to put
it in proper Yoruba language, “EYI YATO”.”

tracks;

1 Ere wa di oloyin momo
– Kosi eni ti o mo ojo ola
– Tepa mose
– Chief George Oyedele
2 Eyi yato
– Elere ni wa
– E je ka jo

It was december 2008 when I posted some ‘Compas’, music
from Haiti. One of our loyal visitors from Paris gave
me the hint, I didn’t really know about compas. And after
some searching I found a couple LP’s, like this one. This
album from 1978 is a real treat. To you Arnaud, and to all
Compas lovers around the globe. Tomorrow is another
Recordfair in Utrecht, I intend to come home with
a few treasures, stay tuned..

tracks;

1 Mon compe/Ti bom
2 Net al cole
3 Leogane
4 Bel ti ange
5 Marie Claire/Pot pourri
6 Cherie min coupe

Some years ago, when I came back from a trip to Brazil,
I made this compilation for some friends. Today one of
them told me he’d lost it somehow. This way it is available
to him and to you as well. These are some of my favourite sambas.
I hope you enjoy them too. ( cover = Cartola )

tracks;

01 – Nelson Cavaquinho – Quando eu me chamar saudade
02 – Bezerra da Silva – Viúva de seis
03 – Cartola – Sim
04 – Zé Keti – O retrato do Rio
05 – Seu Jair do Cavaquinho – Doce na feira
06 – Adoniran Barbosa – O casamento do Moacir
07 – Ismael Silva – Se você jurar/Pra me livrar do mal
08 – Nelson Cavaquinho – O bem e o mal
09 – Nelson Sargento – Triangulo amoroso
10 – Cartola – Aconteceu
11 – Adoniran Barbosa – Agüenta a mão João
12 – Seu Jair do Cavaquinho – Adeus palhaço
13 – Cartola – Alvorada
14 – Nelson Cavaquinho – A flor e o espinho
15 – Zé Keti – A voz do morro
16 – Cartola – O mundo é um moínho
17 – Ismael Silva – Entrada franca
18 – Adoniran Barbosa – No morro do piolho
19 – Nelson Sargento – Cântigo a natureza
20 – Nelson Cavaquinho – Vou partir
21 – Seu Jair do Cavaquinho – Roda de samba
22 – Nelson Sargento – Falso amor sincero
23 – Cartola – Alegria
24 – Bezerra da Silva – Sua cabeça não passa na porta
25 – Adoniran Barbosa – Tiro ao álvaro

P.S. I found out I made a mistake in the tracklist.
Track 9 should be Nelson Sargento instead of
Nelson Cavaquinho, change it at home please !
thank you.

One of the most perfect Congolese albums I have ever heard
is this one by Papa Noel. He was one of the original members
of ‘Les Bantous de la Capitale’. I think his guitarwork on
this LP is simply impeccable. Unfortunately the backsleeve
doesn’t give one line of information about the rest of the
musicians, is that Malage doing vocals ? If anyone can tell
us, that would be great. In the mean time enjoy this
beautiful album.

tracks;

1 Selia Zozo
2 Madiabuana
3 Bel ami
4 Bon samaritain
5 Kizungu-zungu
6 Sisi

I had this one on the postingpile quite some time now
and it’s a good thing it finally found it’s way to you.
On the Syliphone label from Conakry, République de Guinée.
Mellow mandingo tunes but unfortunately with quite some cracks.

tracks;

1 Diadina
2 Soko
3 Mama
4 Malakonya
5 Lete vani zao
6 Lonaya

Although it does not sound that way, this LP was recorded
live at the 1-2-3. Tight stuff by le grand maitre like always.
With the ever great Lutumba Simaro, check it out.

tracks;

1 Tikaka kosenga
2 Tambou luntadila
3 Kabongo
4 Sema ya kinalo

I am not posting high tempo these days and this one
is to make up for it a little bit.

The Zaiko Langa Langa Orchestra concerned a large group of musicians.
Guitarist ‘Pela’ made this LP with two offshoots of the orchestra.
Uptempo Congolese Soukous, rhythm driven and great vocals.

tracks;

1 Zaiko wawawa
2 Maria Mea
3 Wele – wele
4 Doto

‘El Guapo de la Canción’ they called him, Rolando La’Serie used
to be percussionist in the original group of Benny Moré.
At first they didn’t think he could sing, but when he scored some
huge hits, he proved them all wrong. This is Rolando’s last
recording on Cuban soil. In 1960, after Fidel’s take over,
he left Cuba for the US where he played with lots of greats.
With ‘Tito Puente’ and with ‘Cortijo y su Combo’ among others.
This LP is with ‘Orquesta Sabor de Bebo Valdes’.

tracks;

1 Rio Manzanares
2 Que te vas
3 Doña Mariquita
4 Desilusión
5 El que siembra su maíz
6 Las mirlas
7 El gavilán
8 Dejenme en paz
9 La Ola Marina
10 Como tú no hay nadie
11 El biberón
12 Si lo encuentro lo mato

Yesterday evening I met my friend Bebeto in a local bar. He
used to live in Brasil for some 8 years when he was a youngster.
The titelsong of this album has a very special meaning to him,
but he didn’t have it himself. I promised to post it for him today.
For that same reason I decided to add a couple more versions as bonus.
Enjoy this Bebeto ! .. and everyone else too ofcourse.

tracks;

1 Trem das onze
2 Chum-chim-chum
3 Saudosa maloca
4 Iracema
5 Prova de carinho
6 Abrigo de vagabundos
7 Lenço na molera
8 As mariposa
9 Conselho de mulher
10 Samba do Arnesto
11 Barracão pegou fogo
12 A promesa do Jacó

Bonus tracks;

13 Adoniran Barbosa – Trem das onze ( live )
14 Adoniran Barbosa – Trem das onze
15 Trem das onze ( newer version )