King Sunny Ade – King of Juju music
https://amf.didiermary.fr/king-sunny-ade-king-of-juju-music/
A few songs by the King of Juju Music, King Sunny Ade & His African Beats, from album “The Message” in 1981.
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Mbote Na Beno Vol. 1-3
https://amf.didiermary.fr/mbote-na-beno-vol-1-3/
The 3 volumes of “Mbote Na Beno” (Hi there! when greeting a person in Kikongo language) are compilations of Congolese music by NoForm: Production, a Swiss label by “La Société des Ambianceurs” (see also La Sape, Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Elégantes), to relay their work and eclectic projects.
Each compilation contains a mix […]
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Amadou Balaké – Taximan (n’est pas gentil)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/amadou-balake-taximan-pas-gentil/
The Golden Voice from Burkina Faso in a track that has become a “classic”: Taximan (n’est pas gentil).
Like the previous post (Maitre Gazonga), most of this music was recorded in Abidjan during the 80s, where so many musicians from various countries met and worked together, creating a giant & rich melting pot of music […]
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Siassia & Tokobina – Mama Africa
https://amf.didiermary.fr/siassia-tokobina-mama-africa/
Originally from Pointe Noire in Congo, Albert Siassia came to Paris in the early 80s as part of the Ballet National du Congo and joined forces with a young French reggae group called Dread Lion – a band he re-christened “Tokobina” (Lingala for “let’s dance”). Keen to broaden their audience the group played a mixture […]
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Harry Mosco – Step on
https://amf.didiermary.fr/harry-mosco-step-on/
“Step on” comes from Harry Mosco’s “Peace & Harmony” LP. Originally released in 1979 the album is something of a hidden gem that touches upon Disco, Funk, Boogie, Soul and Dub. Harry passed away in 2012. Harry Mosco Agada was the lead vocalist of The Funkees, and after they split up, he released solo albums […]
K1 de Ultimate – Talazo ’84
https://amf.didiermary.fr/k1-ultimate-talazo-84/
Fuji music, a style of music with deep roots in 50s traditional “Were” music performed to keep Yoruba Muslims entertained during the holy month of Ramadan, was also a battleground for a few artists like Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (aka K1 De Ultimate). Mid ’80s, Wasiu, one of the singers in Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister’s band, […]
Nairobi Matata Jazz
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The Kenyan genre known as benga (“beautiful thing” in the Luo language) developed in East Africa in the early 1970s as a rhythmic, incisive style, with roots in Cuban music and Congolese rumba. Unifying various characteristics of Kenya’s musical past, it quickly crystallized poetic traditions of the country’s disparate communities, with lyrics conveying powerful [...]
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Manu Dibango – Ma Marie (live)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/manu-dibango-live-marie/
“Ma Marie,” by Manu Dibango, is an instrumental tribute to his wife, Marie-Josée (aka Coco), model then photographer, who died in 1995. It appears on his album “Waka Juju” released in 1982. She was his muse, his guardian angel since 1957.
There’s another song dedicated to Coco: “Mouna Maria” […]
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[...] blending reggae rhythms, synthy disco grooves, gritty pop, house, and funk, a vibrant collision of genres that reflects Libya’s unique sonic landscape from the 1980s to the early 2000s.
Khaled Al Reigh - Zannik (reimagining "Another brick in the wall"...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-xINadxrBA
https://habibifunkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/habibi-funk-031-a-selection-of-music-from-libyan-tapes
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Free Youth – We Can Move
https://amf.didiermary.fr/free-youth-we-can-move/
Free Youth released the single “We Can Move” in 1985, one of the first known examples of Ghanaian HipHop, emerging at the dawn of “HipLife” (HipHop meets Highlife). It was the trio’s only release and originally pressed on 7″ vinyl.
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Manu Dibango – Ah! Freak sans fric
https://amf.didiermary.fr/manu-dibango-afrique-sans-fric/
Ah! Freak sans fric… Afrique sans fric… Un très bon morceau, bien dansant de Manu Dibango.
"This album is dedicated to all brothers for a better vibration." [sleeve note]
L’album “Home Made” de 1979, enregistré au Nigeria, puis remixé et mastérisé à Paris, contient les titres […]
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Yvonne Chaka Chaka – Umqombothi
#TGIF! Thank God, It’s Friday!
“Umqombothi” (the name in Xhosa of a traditional beer) is a famous track by Yvonne Chaka Chaka, from her “Thank You Mr. D.J.” studio album, released in 1987.It was composed by Sello “Chicco” Twala and Attie van Wyk.
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Toure Kunda – Emma
https://amf.didiermary.fr/toure-kunda-emma/
Ismaïla Touré, l’un des fondateurs du groupe Toure Kunda avec son frère Sixu Tidiane Touré, vient de décéder à Paris à l’âge de 73 ans.
Le titre “Emma” (M’ma), sur leur premier album “Mandinka Dong” est certainement, encore aujourd’hui, le plus connu. Toure Kunda, la “famille éléphant” légende de la musique sénégalaise, fut l’un des […]
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Manu Dibango – Ebony Tracks (Percussion Storm)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/manu-dibango-ebony-tracks-percussion-storm/
“Ebony Tracks (Percussion Storm)” is from Manu Dibango’s “B Sides” album, released in 2002. It contains short and long remixed versions of Soul Fiesta.
#70smusic #80smusic #AfroFunk #Cameroon #Compilation #Jazz #ManuDibango #OldAfricanMusic
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Ousmane Kouyaté
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ousmane-kouyate/
A 2-track Limited Dance Edition available on vinyl (and digital) with two funk-infused Mandingue gems from the early 1980s by Ousmane Kouyaté. Here’s also a track from his album “Révélation” in 1982. Ousmane Kouyaté was an innovator of the Mandingue sound, whose career – as a member of Les Ambassadeurs Internationaux, and as guitarist for […]
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Manu Dibango – Waka Juju
https://amf.didiermary.fr/manu-dibango-waka-juju/
Waka Juju is an ode to Juju Music on this 6-track album from 1982.
Mixing Afrobeat, Highlife and Jazz Funk influences across 6 tracks, Dibango incorporated electronic elements into his sound, with synths played by legend Wally Badarou.
#80smusic #Bénin #Cameroon #Highlife #Jazz #JujuMusic #LiveMusic #ManuDibango #AfroBeat
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The Indestructible Beat of Soweto
https://amf.didiermary.fr/indestructible-beat-soweto/
The Indestructible Beat of Soweto is a compilation album released in 1985, featuring twelve tracks by artists from South Africa. The sleeve notes state that all songs are in the mbaqanga style, a guitar-based style popular at the time in the townships of Johannesburg and Durban, but the tracks actually cover four different styles, […]
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Alefa Madagascar
https://amf.didiermary.fr/salegy-alefa-madagascar/
“Alefa Madagascar: Salegy, Soukous & Soul from the Red Island 1974-1984,” the first compilation to document the unique music culture on the island during the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Originating as far back as the 15th Century through folkloric ceremonial music and an a cappella chanting style called antsa, salegy emerged as a fast-tempoed local dance […]
#70smusic #80smusic #Compilation #Madagascar #Soukous #Blaugust
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Originally released in 2001, the first volume of Nigeria 70 was the first compilation of its kind to explore in depth the fertile music scene in Lagos as domestic artists mixed Highlife and traditional rhythms with Soul, Funk, Rock and Jazz. Three further volumes followed, exploring the far corners of original Afrobeat, Juju, Funk and […]
https://amf.didiermary.fr/nigeria-70/
Enjoy!
#70smusic #80smusic #AfroFunk #Compilation #FullAlbum #Jazz #JujuMusic #Nigeria #Blaugust
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Yishak Banjaw – Love Songs Vol. 2
https://amf.didiermary.fr/yishak-banjaw-love-songs-vol-2/
“Love Songs Vol. 2” by Yishak Banjaw, an album of instrumental tracks, could be defined as “Ethiopian Minimal-Wave from Outer Space!” and was recorded in 1986 in Eritrea.
Yishak Banjaw is a composer and keyboard player from Addis Ababa known to his country for his innovative compositions and unique sound. His ability to transform traditional […]
Edited 189d ago
Dr. Chief Orlando Owoh – E Get As E Be
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dr-chief-orlando-owoh-e-get-as-e-be/
Stephen Oladipupo Olaore Owomoyela, later known as Dr. Chief Orlando Owoh (1932 – 2008) was a Nigerian Highlife musician, who recorded 40+ albums with bands such as the Omimah Band, the Young Kenneries and later the African Kenneries International.
Owoh’s first big break came when he was hired as a musician by Nigeria’s Kola Ogunmola […]
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Edo Funk Explosion
https://amf.didiermary.fr/edo-funk-explosion/
During the 80s, an intoxicating subgenre of highlife was born in Benin City, the heart of Edo State (south-western Nigeria), with Sir Victor Uwaifo, adding synthesizers and electric guitars to contribute to this new genre of psychedelic infused Funk. This was the Edo Funk Explosion!
It was in Benin City, in the heart of Nigeria, [...]
#80smusic #AfroFunk #Compilation #Highlife #Nigeria #SirVictorUwaifo #OldAfricanMusic
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Bwana Zoulou Gang – Kayembé (1987)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/bwana-zoulou-gang-kayembe-1987/
Quand des musiciens africains rencontrent des musiciens français en 1987, ça donne “Bwana Zoulou Gang”.
L’époque voulait ça aussi à Paris (milieu – fin des années 80), avec de multiples croisements artistiques à tous les niveaux, avec des artistes eux-mêmes actifs dans différents domaines.
Avec Ray Lema, Lokua Kanza, Charlélie Couture, Tom Novembre, Alain Bashung, Jacques Higelin...
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Francis Ndom et l’Orchestre National – Fe Bain
https://amf.didiermary.fr/francis-ndom-orchestre-national-fe-bain/
Also known as “Fai Mbu”, produced by Manu Dibango in 1982, “Fe bain” is based on a war song from the North-West of Cameroon.
From album “Fleurs Musicales du Cameroun (Musical Flowers of Cameroon). In 1982, the Minister of Information and Culture of Cameroon produced “Fleurs Musicales Du Cameroun”, a box-set of three discs, […]
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Hailu Mergia, the Ethiopian one-man-band extraordinaire
https://amf.didiermary.fr/hailu-mergia-ethiopian-one-man-band-extraordinaire/
Hailu Mergia made his name in Walias Band and later went on to do some visionary solo recordings.
Hailu Mergia’s beautiful and surprising 1985 foray into traditional Ethiopian songs via analog synth, electric piano and accordion has been remastered.
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