Seun Kuti and Black Thought remix
https://amf.didiermary.fr/seun-kuti-black-thought-kuku-kee-me-remix/
Nigerian musician Seun Kuti and HipHop veteran Black Thought (head of legendary band The Roots) teamed again for a new remix EP African Dreams, that includes 3 tracks, nearly two months after the release of “Kuku Kee Me (Remix).”
“This EP is something new. I don’t think that something like this has been done before,” […]
Can’t You Hear Me? (70’s African Nuggets & Garage Rock From Nigeria, Zambia And Zimbabwe) is a compilation released in 2016 as a 2 LP vinyl.
https://amf.didiermary.fr/cant-you-hear-me/
#70smusic #Compilation #Nigeria #Psychedelic #Zambia #Zimbabwe #OldAfricanMusic
From the LP I.T.T. (International Thief Thief) released in 1979.
Fela and his political party Movement Of The People are banned from contesting Nigeria’s presidential election. Fela forms a new Afrika 70 and plays a comeback concert at the University of Ife. He also defies police opposition and opens a new Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, […]
https://amf.didiermary.fr/fela-kuti-international-thief-itt/
Fela Kuti – Gentleman (LP)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/fela-kuti-gentleman-lp/
1973’s “Gentleman” is the 7th in the series of celebratory Fela 50th Anniversary reissues.
Like Fela’s other early 70’s releases, he used each side of his LPs to create a deep groove that pulls the listener in and follows with metaphoric lyrics that call out and critique the corrupt hangover of colonialism. Gentleman is the […]
Fela Kuti – Waka Waka
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“Waka Waka” and “Se E Tun De” on this 45T from the sixties by Fela Ransome Kuti and His Koola Lobitos.
There’s a live version on the 3-disc set Highlife: Jazz and AfroSoul (1963-1969) below. A collection of recordings made between 1963 and 1969 that provide unique insight into the beginnings of Kuti’s craft. […]
#60smusic #Compilation #FelaKuti #Highlife #Jazz #Nigeria #AfroJazz
Fela Kuti – Confusion Break Bones (C.B.B.)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/fela-kuti-confusion-break-bones-cbb/
Confusion Break Bones is a long track (29:10) by Fela Kuti & Egypt 80 on their album “Underground System” from 1992.
“Fela releases Underground System, which will be the final album of newly recorded studio material to be issued during his lifetime. The album is inspired in part by the 1987 assassination of Fela’s friend, […]
Fela Kuti – Mr Follow Follow
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Fela Kuti’s Mr Follow Follow was released in 1976/77 on the Zombie album.
The song is about those who allow themselves to be led blindly by others.
“…if you dey follow them book! Na inside cupboard you go quench!… Cockroach dey! Rat dey!… Na inside darkness you go dey! If you have to follow them books, […]
Tunji Oyelana - A Nigerian Retrospective 1966-79
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLsfENQU2UY
"Equal parts singer-songwriter, actor, bandleader, dramatist, comedian and academic, Oyelana elevated the realm of pop music by infusing it with the poetic storytelling of Yoruba folklore."
King Sunny Ade live
https://amf.didiermary.fr/king-sunny-ade-live/
The King of Juju Music, King Sunny Ade live!
Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye (born September 1946), known professionally as King Sunny Adé, is a Nigerian jùjú singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
He is regarded as one of the first African pop musicians to gain international success, and has been called one of the most influential musicians [...]
#80smusic #FullAlbum #JujuMusic #LiveMusic #Nigeria #OldAfricanMusic
Journeys Into Psychedelic Africa
https://amf.didiermary.fr/journeys-psychedelic-africa-1972-1977-afro-psych/
Afro Psych (Journeys Into Psychedelic Africa 1972 – 1977) is a compilation, presenting the music style that emerged after the Biafra war and “the feelings of confusion and anger permeating Nigeria’s music, giving way to heavier, trippier sounds.”
#70smusic #Compilation #Nigeria #Psychedelic #OldAfricanMusic
Siji – Children of the Sun (Yoruba Soul Remix)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/siji-children-sun-yoruba-soul-remix/
“Children of the sun lift your heads up to the skies”.
According to the Yoruba, “Omo l’ere aiye”. This means a child is life’s ultimate reward. Regardless of what others might say, I truly believe that children are the future of our world for they hold the key to tomorrow’s promise for a bigger, better […]
Etuk Ubong – Africa Today
https://amf.didiermary.fr/etuk-ubong-africa-today/
Reflecting the urgency of his messages, Etuk Ubong’s fast-paced channelling of Afrobeat, highlife, and jazz – encompassing echoes of Ellingtonian intricacy, blue period Miles, Coltrane transcendence, the roots rebirth of Masekela – all inspired by the ancestral ever-presence of Ekombi ritual drumming, creates a unique confluence of musical and spiritual questing. [...]
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„Ich habe nur humanitäre Absichten!“ beteuert #Trump, während er links ein Fass #Erdöl aus #Venezuela, rechts eines aus #Nigeria präsentiert.
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Bongos Ikwue & The Groovies – Still Searching
https://amf.didiermary.fr/bongos-ikwue-groovies-still-searching/
Bongos Ikwue is a Nigerian singer and song writer born in June 1942 in Otukpo, Benue state.
He started his first band (The Cubana Boys) while in secondary school in 1962.
In 1967 he founded and headed the Groovies band, which became extremely popular in the 1970’s through to the 80’s. Many love him for […]
Thievery Corporation – Vampires Feat. Femi Kuti
https://amf.didiermary.fr/thievery-corporation-vampires-femi-kuti/
“Vampires” featuring Femi Kuti comes from the album, “Radio Retaliation” by Thievery Corporation in 2008.
Radio Retaliation is the fifth studio album by American electronic music duo Thievery Corporation, released on September 23, 2008, and was intended to be a political album.
Dr Victor Olaiya – Ilu Le O! (Country Hard O!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKieG5tj5Wc
More on AMF: https://amf.didiermary.fr/victor-olaiya-all-stars/
Kabaka International Guitar Band
https://amf.didiermary.fr/kabaka-international-guitar-band/
Kabaka International Guitar Band, lead by G. Kabaka Opara, who was part of the legendary Oriental Brothers Band International, but walked out of the group in 1977, to set up his own band. […]
Marcy Luarks & Classic Touch – Funky Boogie Woogie
https://amf.didiermary.fr/marcy-luarks-classic-touch-funky-boogie-woogie/
“Funky Boogie Woogie”, from the 1983 album, “Electric Murder”, the “mythical” American-Nigerian AfroBoogie masterpiece.
The product of the then husband and wife team of Marcy and Dan, ‘Electric Murder’ brought together both the former’s American and the latter’s Nigerian roots; recorded in London with UK-based session musicians, this mix [...]
Kola Ogunkoya – Easy Motion Owambe
https://amf.didiermary.fr/kola-ogunkoya-easy-motion-owambe/
Kola Ogunkoya is a Nigerian Afrobeat musician who uses the term “Afro Gbedu” to describe his style of music, which includes Jazz, Highlife, Jùjú, Funk and traditional Yoruba music.
Babatunde Olatunji – Jin-Go-Lo-Ba
https://amf.didiermary.fr/babatunde-olatunji-jin-go-lo-ba/
Here’s where Carlos Santana found the basis for his version… it’s from the great Nigerian drummer Babatunde Olatunji, who lived in USA, and worked with John Coltrane.
Enjoy!
His music was also “covered” by French singer Serge Gainsbourg...
Les Amazones d’Afrique – Queens Feat. Rokia Koné
https://amf.didiermary.fr/amazones-afrique-queens-rokia-kone/
Queens Feat. Rokia Koné is a song from Amazones Power, the second studio album by West-African female musical collective Les Amazones d’Afrique, on which familiar voices like Mamani Keïta and Rokia Koné appear alongside a younger generation of singers who represent the exciting new sound of modern Africa.
Fela Kuti Box Set – The Legacy
https://amf.didiermary.fr/fela-kuti-box-set-the-legacy/
The Fela Kuti Box Set curated by Idris Elba is out now! In addition, a short documentary entitled “Fela Kuti: The Legacy” is available for viewing (below), revealing the Afrobeat pioneer’s cultural impact.
Directed by Kayode Thomas, it delves into the profound influence Fela had on fashion, style, and culture, as well as his impactful […]
Fela Kuti – Birth Anniversary
https://amf.didiermary.fr/birth-anniversary-fela-kuti/
This is the anniversary of Fela Kuti‘s birth (15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997).
Regarded, with Tony Allen, as the principal innovator of Afrobeat, he was referred to as one of Africa’s most “challenging and charismatic music performers,” at the height of his popularity.
For this birth anniversary, it’s also important to remember that […]
Sir Victor Uwaifo – Joromi (Original Version)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/sir-victor-uwaifo-joromi-original-version/
Victor Efosa Uwaifo was the first African to be awarded a gold disc for his 1965 hit “Joromi.” According to him, a childhood, seaside encounter with a mermaid spurned his followup hit, “Guitar Boy“.
A restless musical enigma whose sound drew heavily upon the folky rhythms and melodies of his Edo roots, Uwaifo’s music ruled […]
Nyege Nyege Tapes – Music for the Eagles
https://amf.didiermary.fr/nyege-nyege-tapes-music-eagles/
East African Underground shows a group of innovative artists throughout the region, trying to build a creative community and share their future-forward music, pushing boundaries.
“Music for the Eagles” is one of their experiments. From the Horn down to Mozambique – visionary music runs deep across East Africa.
#Kenya #Mixtape #Nigeria #SouthAfrica #Tanzania #Uganda #Electro #Rap
