Always a pleasure to listen to the late and great Rochereau. His three volumes made in Abidjan are just beautiful, here's part one, parts two and three will follow soon, listen.. tracks; 01 - Papy nitho 02 - Ma nono 03 - Omona wapi 04 - Ebue

This album contains 10 songs with African Fiesta from 1962 and 1963. The internet states the group only started in 1963. We find songs by Depuissant, Dechaud, Izedi, Mujos and Rochereau. No Dr. Nico songs although he should be the one on lead guitar. One way or the other, another missing link in the 'african[...]

Lots of dynamics on this one. l'Afrisa has a strong electric sound on this album, straight from the beginning it is very full and rich in instrumentation. Strong vocal harmonies, it does not tell us with who, round up this 1982 record. Quite poppy but still very Congolese, listen.. tracks; 01 - En amour pas[...]

Last saturdaynight the world has lost a great artist. Tabu Ley Rochereau was a legend, at the age of 73 he died at the Saint-Luc hospital in Sint- Lambrechts-Woluwe near Brussels, Belgium. He suffered from a stroke some years ago and never really recovered. "His condition got worse a lot since last monday.", his son[...]

Good evening groovers, last week I stated that I would begin uploading the GG from the very beginning and in chronological order. You know how it works, once you've made a promise like that, plans change immediately. So I did a bunch of my compilations and also worked back from the present. I did do[...]

Goodmorning this sundaymorning groovers, do you know that phenomena ? Some lp's can hit you instantly when hearing it for the very first time, you are blown away and think, this is one of the best I've ever heard. Often these are the ones that get boring after a while. The lp we have here[...]

Originally registered on Éditions Isa, Zaïre, this is a true beauty. As 'african 360.127' it was released in 1979, the recordings must be a bit older though. Four wonderful songs with his Orchestre Afrisa International, listen to Rochereau.. tracks; 1 Lisaso 2 Madia 3 Nzenze motema 4 Mere ando

Le Seigneur Rochereau a l'Olympia, I'm not exactly sure if this concerns a live recording. The applause, the exited crowd has been mixed in between afterwords obviously. The actual music thereby, does not sound so live to me. I do not mean to say I don't like the album though, Rochereau's songs and beautiful voice[...]

Released in 1986 with music from 1962 and 1963. This one was requested by Reservatory, get it and enjoy. tracks; 1 Bilombe ya Africa 2 Mwasi abandaka 3 Pesa le tout 4 Vivo Africa 5 Rythmo ya suka 6 moto abungaka 7 Vidas 8 Toyei na sango

At the back of this album, Rochereau calls tracks 2,4,5,7 not 'rumba' but 'jobs' or 'rumba-jobs'. Can anyone tell us what it stands for ? I never heard the term before. To me, it's all rumba, but I'm a layman of course. Hope to learn something here. But first, absorb the voice of lightness, very[...]

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[...]

I always thought and still think, Pascal Rochereau has one of the greatest voices Congo has ever brought us. This LP opens with a beauty I can hear over and over. Historic material you don't want to miss. Grab it. tracks; 1 Pitie 2 Mongali 3 Londende 4 Felie 5 Objectif 80 6 Cassius Clay[...]

Goodday Groovers around the Globe, this sunday evening I finally found some time to make another post. My time is quite limited lately, lots of work and other occupations consume almost all of it. It is about to change and the normal pace will return soon. What have we got for you today ? Our[...]

Today is my best friend's birthday, Sjakie made eleven years and that makes me happy. Only two years ago he had a hugh abscess on his shoulder and got operated. He recovered wonderwell and is still doing great today, happy birthday buddy, you're the best. With such a happy day comes happy music. Le Seigneur[...]