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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

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

Warsaw Afrobeat Orchestra

https://amf.didiermary.fr/warsaw-afrobeat-orchestra/

Warsaw Afrobeat Orchestra (WAO) push their own sound, rooted in Lagos while adding their own unique flavors.

Formed in 2012, the 10-piece band consists of musicians that have worked and collaborated with each other in different projects ranging from Rock, Jazz, Folk, Reggae and Funk in the ever-evolving and musically diverse underground music scene in […]

#AfroFunk #altRock #Jazz #Remixed #Afrobeat #Poland #Blaugust

2 compilations, “The Unique Sound Of Luanda 1968​-​1976” & “Hypnosis, Distorsions & Other Sonic Innovations 1969​-​1978,” to revive the unique soundtrack of Angola is the 60s & 70s.

https://amf.didiermary.fr/angola-soundtrack-60s-70s/

These compilations represent the best of the short lived recording industry in Angola, a brief moment of history, when three recording companies produced approximately 800 limited [...]

#60smusic #70smusic #Angola #Soundcloud #Blaugust

African Melody – 50 ans

https://amf.didiermary.fr/african-melody-50-ans/

Au Tchad, l’un des groupes musicaux mythiques du milieu des années 1970, African Melody (ou Melodie), a célébré son cinquantenaire en fin d’année 2024.

African Mélodie a vu le jour en novembre 1974 au bar la Concorde à N’Djamena.  Sous l’influence de groupes congolais comme OK Jazz de Franco ou Afrisa International de Tabu Ley, […]

#70smusic #Rumba #Soukous #Tchad #Blaugust

Musique de Fëte

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The “Musique de Fëte” collective was started by Nowadays Records and the producer KasbaH to spotlight the electronic Eastern scene through a series of mixtapes and parties in Europe and the Maghreb.

With Musique de Fëte Vol. 4, a meticulously curated compilation by KasbaH, the artist continues his exploration of Maghreb and Middle Eastern sounds […]

#Algeria #Compilation #Morocco #Tunisia #Electro #EDM #Blaugust

Jazz​/​The African Sound

https://amf.didiermary.fr/jazz-african-sound-chris-mcgregor/

“Jazz​/​The African Sound” by Chris McGregor & The Castle Lager Big Band, one of the most important African records of all time, a lost global Jazz classic, and a true holy grail for collectors of Jazz and WorldJazz.

Post also includes Archie Shepp live in Stuttgart, with Brotherhood of Breath.

#60smusic #Apartheid #BrassBand #Jazz #LiveMusic #SouthAfrica #Blaugust

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 […]

#80smusic #Eritrea #Ethiopia #Instrumental #Blaugust

Emmanuel Jal – Chaak

https://amf.didiermary.fr/emmanuel-jal-chaak-bun-xapa/

“Chaak” is a collaboration between South Sudanese artist Emmanuel Jal and South African producer and DJ, Bun Xapa. Emmanuel Jal is a former child soldier, turned international recording artist, activist and philanthropist. Bun Xapa comes from a rural township and broke through into the AfroHouse scene in 2023.

“Chaak” which means ‘Milk’ in Emmanuel’s mother tongue […]

#AfroHouse #SouthAfrica #Sudan #Electro #Blaugust

Les Rapaces, de Mayotte

https://amf.didiermary.fr/rapaces-mayotte-comores/

Les Rapaces, de Mayotte, sont des légendes de la musique mahoraise dans les années 70.

En 1958, Edmond Bébé, alors jeune étudiant, fonde le groupe Les Rapaces. Ce sera le premier groupe de popmusic à Mayotte. Il est influencé par la grande mode du jerk et la folie des yéyé qui fait fureur en France […]

#60smusic #70smusic #Mayotte #Blaugust

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 […]

#80smusic #Highlife #Nigeria #Blaugust

Dollar Brand – Zimbabwe

https://amf.didiermary.fr/dollar-brand-zimbabwe-abdullah-ibrahim/

“Zimbabwe” is the name of a composition, on the album of the same name, released by Dollar Brand / Abdullah Ibrahim for Enja Records in 1983.

The track also appears in a shorter live version on “South Africa”, a 25th Anniversary Series album for the Enja Heritage Collection (first released in 1986), that is described […]

#AbdullahIbrahim #Jazz #LiveMusic #SouthAfrica #Blaugust

Gyedu-Blay Ambolley & His Sekondi Band live

https://amf.didiermary.fr/gyedu-blay-ambolley-sekondi-band-live/

Gyedu-Blay Ambolley & His Sekondi Band, live. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, born in 1947, veteran sax player, still on stage! He is sometimes referred to as the “James Brown of Ghana”. Not without reason… Born in the city of Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana, West Africa, now legendary Gyedu-Blay Ambolley exploded on the music scene […]

#AfroFunk #Ghana #Highlife #LiveMusic #Blaugust

Guelewar – Njarama

https://amf.didiermary.fr/guelewar-banjul/

Guelewar from Banjul, The Gambia, is amongst the most experimental, psychedelic bands out of Africa in the 70s, offering a unique sound and instrumentation, mixing traditional compositions with modern instruments.

Guelewar, always singing in Wolof, is known for their explosive mix of Soul and Funk, blended with local rhythms such as Boogaraboo, Saourouba and Ndaga. [...]

#70smusic #Psychedelic #Senegal #TheGambia #Blaugust

Batida (2012)

https://amf.didiermary.fr/batida-2012/

The debut album from Batida, the brainchild of Angolan / Portuguese Pedro Coquenão. A distinctly modern and vibrant project with its feet firmly rooted in the past, these tracks combine samples from old 1970s Angolan tracks with modern electronic dance music. Music is the starting point but through dance, graphics, photography, radio and video, Batida […]

#Angola #Kuduro #Electro #EDM #Blaugust

The AMF blog just received the "CLUB RAINBOW DIAMOND 2025" badge (award) for more than 31 posts published in August for the Blaugust 2025 challenge! (Got the "Blauginner" too, for first time participation...)
More info: https://nerdgirlthoughts.game.blog/2025/09/07/blaugust-2025-in-review/

#Blaugust #AfricanMusic

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