Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – Segla
https://amf.didiermary.fr/poly-rythmo-cotonou-segla/
“Segla” was originally released in 1978 and was reissued in 2020.
“Segla” – hens-teeth rare Poly-Rythmo album from 1978 that was originally released without a sleeve as ALS059. Or at least, if it came with a sleeve, nobody outside of Benin seems to have seen one. Recorded at EMI Lagos, Nigeria, as per most of […]
The Rise And Fall of Nigerian Rock
https://amf.didiermary.fr/wake-up-you-rise-fall-nigerian-rock/
Wake Up You! (1972-1977)
This compilation is a tribute to the many bands that formed this relatively unknown 1970s Nigerian Rock & Psychedelic circle. It includes tracks from Ify Jerry Krusade, The Hygrades, The Hykkers, Waves, The Funkees, Theodore Nemy and many more.
Miss Smodern
https://amf.didiermary.fr/miss-smodern/
Miss Smodern est l’une des raretés de la musique africaine, en particulier, car il n’y a pratiquement pas d’information sur le titre, ni les interprètes.
Le nom “S’modern” ou “Smodern” semble avoir été utilisé par de multiples variations de groupes des années 50 à 70, a priori pour des groupes vocaux Zulu féminins… […]
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Paul Ndlovu – Tsakane!
https://amf.didiermary.fr/paul-ndlovu-tsakane/
Before Shangaan Electro, there was Shangaan Disco in the 80s & 90s. It’s township pop music, just like Kwaito, but the difference is based on its ethnic origin, the Tsonga (Shangaan) language. Although the sound evolved and reached a larger audience, the ethnic name remained. […]
Youssou N’Dour – Nelson Mandela (live)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/youssou-ndour-nelson-mandela/
This version of “Nelson Mandela” is from “Youssou N’Dour & Le Super Etoile de Dakar – Fatteliku” released in 2015.
This album was recorded live in Athens on Peter Gabriel’s So tour in 1987.
#LiveMusic #Madiba #Sénégal #SouthAfrica #YoussouNDour #OldAfricanMusic
Slim Ali and the Hodi Boys – You Can Do It
https://amf.didiermary.fr/hodi-boys-slim-ali-you-can-do-it/
Slim Ali was born in Mombasa, Kenya back in December of 1947 and started playing music while in high school at Hamisi Secondary School. He played some stints with the Kitale Hotel Band and the Tusker Band before deciding to join the Hodi Boys […]
Les Ambassadeurs Internationaux – Mandjou (TV)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/les-ambassadeurs-internationaux-mandjou-tv/
Avec Salif Keita au chant et le guitariste Manfila Kanté, le titre “Mandjou”, extrait de l’album éponyme sorti en Côte d’Ivoire en 1978, est un hommage au Président guinéen Ahmed Sekou Touré. C’est ce titre qui va révéler Salif Keita et propulser le chanteur au rang d’idole.
Le contenu de cette chanson est à rapprocher […]
Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – Mali Denou
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ambassadeurs-motel-bamako-mali-denou/
The original version of Mali Denou, by Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako.
In 1969, an ambitious army lieutenant, a key member of the new junta which had seized power only the previous year, decided that a band was needed to entertain customers at the Motel De Bamako, […]
El Gusto, l’orchestre d’Alger
https://amf.didiermary.fr/el-gusto-chaabi-algiers-alger/
El Gusto est le nom de ce groupe fondé dans la casbah d’Alger “il y a très très longtemps.” La guerre, puis l’indépendance dans les années 60, ont séparé les musiciens. Ce documentaire (El Gusto – Casbah Blues), sorti en 2012, montre le cheminement de leurs retrouvailles au nom de la musique Chaâbi. […]
Le Mystère Jazz de Tombouctou
https://amf.didiermary.fr/mystere-jazz-tombouctou/
The Orchestre Regional de Tombouctou, also known as “Le Mystère Jazz de Tombouctou”, did not release a recording until 1977.
During the era of Mali’s first President, Modibo Keita (1960-1968), the government created regional orchestras and arts troupes in each of the nation’s seven regions. These groups were state-sponsored and from 1962 they competed in […]
Togo Soul 70
https://amf.didiermary.fr/togo-soul-70/
“Togo Soul 70” are 3 compilations of rare and unusual songs & releases mostly recorded in Lomé during the 70s and 80s.
A fusion of traditional voodoo chants, raw soul and even Electro Funk, […] a snapshot of some hundreds of rare and often forgotten tapes from the most prolific, professional and exciting phase of the country’s […]
Zulu Guitar Blues: Cowboys, Troubadours and Jilted Lovers 1950–1965.
https://amf.didiermary.fr/zulu-guitar-blues/
"But for this compilation of rescued songs masterfully restored from rare 78 rpm shellacs, few could imagine the diversely beautiful roots of Zulu Guitar Music emerging during the period 1950 – 1965. Story-tellers and master musicians [...]
#50smusic #60smusic #Blues #Compilation #Mbaqanga #SouthAfrica #OldAfricanMusic
T. P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou: Unite Africaine
https://amf.didiermary.fr/tp-poly-rythmo-cotonou-unite-africaine/
Two monumental full-side tracks from a pair of late 70s Orchestre Poly-Rythmo albums, Unite Africaine isn’t exactly a compilation, more a combination of the standouts at a time when the band was at the peak of its powers.
The EP was released originally as “Mélomé Clément Chef d’Orchestre.” Originally released in 1977, [...]
Albalabel
https://amf.didiermary.fr/albalabel/
Albalabel (al Balabil - The Nightingales), a Sudanese girl group comprised of three sisters, came to prominence in the early 1970s. They were a phenomenon in their time, because their music felt and sounded innovative, marking a departure from the patriotic and nationalistic songs. […]
Rim Kwaku Obeng – Rim arrives
https://amf.didiermary.fr/funky-drummer-rim-kwaku-obeng/
Rim Kwaku Obeng and The Believers – Rim Arrives / International Funk were considered “lost” albums until this release in 2015.
Kwaku the drummer, born Samuel K. Mfojo, struggled to get his music recorded. From winning the admiration of the late Quincy Jones, but unable to work for him, to living 6 months homeless in […]
Tamfoum Ibrahim & Amabano Band – Salam
https://amf.didiermary.fr/tamfoum-ibrahim-amabano-band-salam/
Ibrahim Tam Fum Kayenge Dembo (Fidel) is a guitarist born in Kinshasa who played in many bands. Here in a video shot in the Netherlands with Amabano Band.
Franco & OK Jazz – Course au pouvoir (1966)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/franco-ok-jazz-course-au-pouvoir-1966/
La chanson “Course au pouvoir” (comme “Chicotte” également) est le reflet d’une époque où les artistes, orchestres et musiciens se lançaient dans des “revanches en musique.”
Ici, Franco répond à Kwamy Munsi, qui après avoir quitté OK Jazz, pour rejoindre African Fiesta, lui a adressé le titre “Faux millionnaire” accompagné de [...]
Almon Memela (Soweto)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/almon-memela-soweto/
Born in 1936, Almon Memela is (was?) a South African composer, guitarist and producer, from Donnybrook, KwaZulu-Natal, who taught himself to play guitar as a child (first on homemade instruments and with no encouragement from his family). A remarkably versatile artist, his music went from Soul Jazz and Jive to Mbaqanga and AfroFunk. [...]
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Dernier album par El Rego
https://amf.didiermary.fr/el-rego-final-album-benin/
Je vous livre une info trouvée dans la presse Béninoise, et qui m’a plus qu’étonné, car très franchement, je pensais que cet artiste nous avait déjà quittés : Théophile do Régo dit El Rego a sorti en 2010, à 73 ans donc, son dernier album, avant de prendre sa retraite définitive ! […]
Francis Bebey – Un petit ivoirien
https://amf.didiermary.fr/francis-bebey-petit-ivoirien/
“On les aime bien” is a fun song (in French) on white tourists in Africa… from Bebey‘s album “Un petit Ivoirien” in 1979. […]
Empire Bakuba & Papy Tex – Livre d’or
https://amf.didiermary.fr/empire-bakuba-papy-tex-livre-or/
Empire Bakuba was founded in 1972 by Pepe Kalle, Papy Tex (Jean Dode Matolu) and Dilu Dilumona, and became an influential soukous band that formed in Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo).
