Harari – Musikana
https://amf.didiermary.fr/harari-musikana/
2 classic albums from psychedelic South African afro-rock were re-released in 2021: Rufaro, which contains the song Musikana, and Beaters / Harari.
The Beaters – Harari was released in 1975. After changing their name, Harari went into the studio late in 1976 to record their follow-up, Rufaro / Happiness. In 1976 they were voted [...]
#70smusic #altRock #Psychedelic #SoulJazz #SouthAfrica #OldAfricanMusic
Harari – Party
https://amf.didiermary.fr/harari-party/
This single by Harari, “Party” (the 7″ release), entered the US Disco Top 100 in 1982.
Professor Rhythm 3 (1991)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/professor-rhythm-1991/
The 1991 record “Professor 3” by Professor Rhythm is a vivid reflection of urban South Africa as apartheid was ending. Thami Mdluli’s production project had young and old dancing to a sound that sought to unite Blacks within Southern Africa. The late 1970’s and 80’s had been trying times for people of color. […]
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
Still time to discover GQOM!
https://amf.didiermary.fr/faka-south-africa-gqom/
If you loved Kwaito, GQOM is its sibling: ghetto house music meets Kuduro and more, with style.
FAKA “is a South African performance art duo, founded by Desire Marea and Fela Gucci, dealing with issues of the black queer body.”
#AfroHouse #GQOM #Kwaito #LGBTQ #Soundcloud #SouthAfrica #Electro
Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane
https://amf.didiermary.fr/sibusiso-mash-mashiloane/
Pianist Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane is a prolific artist whose academic credentials speak volume on the kind of discipline and passion he has for music. After getting his master’s degree in Jazz Performance and graduating Cum Laude from the University of KwaZulu Natal, he is now on his way to become an integral performer within the South […]
Abdullah Ibrahim – Cape Town Flower
https://amf.didiermary.fr/abdullah-ibrahim-cape-town-flower/
Abdullah Ibrahim’s live rendition of his composition “Cape Town Flower.”
This was filmed in 1999 at the Lugano Jazz Festival.
From his album released in 1997 “Cape Town Flowers.”
Cape Town Flowers is an enchanting effort from Abdullah Ibrahim, finding the pianist in a trio setting performing 11 original compositions.
Linda Sikhakhane – Isambulo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/linda-sikhakhane-isambulo/
Linda Sikhakhane is a musician, improviser and composer born in Umlazi, a township in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. His roots are located in KwaNongoma where Sikhakhane cites his upbringing soundtracks into his modern journey. This is predominantly a rural area which is better known as the home of King Goodwill Zwelithini, the late hereditary traditional leader […]
Weeping – Bright Blue
https://amf.didiermary.fr/weeping-bright-blue/
One of the anthems of the South African anti-apartheid struggle, “Weeping” was recorded in 1987 by Cape Town group Bright Blue.
It doesn’t matter now
It’s over anyhow
He tells the world that it’s sleeping
But as the night came round
I heard it slowly sound
It wasn’t roaring, it was weeping …
Philippe Cohen Solal – Afro Bolero
https://amf.didiermary.fr/philippe-cohen-solal-afro-bolero-angelique-kidjo-mo-laudi/
A “Radio edit”, extended version and multiple remixes of Afro Bolero featuring Angelique Kidjo & Mo Laudi.
Herbie Tsoaeli
https://amf.didiermary.fr/herbie-tsoaeli/
The quintessential South African jazz man, Herbie Tsoaeli is a largely self-taught bass virtuoso from Nyanga East, in Cape Town – one of the more politically charged black locations in the Western Cape.
Coming from this community at the forefront of producing South Africa’s rich jazz legacy, rooted in his biographical experiences, his music is a […]
Woza Taxi (documentary)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/woza-taxi-documentary-mixtape/
Woza Taxi – Gqom Secret Stash Out Of The Locations.
The 2017 documentary explores how taxis were a driving force to help GQOM music reach its audience.
#AfroHouse #Documentary #GQOM #Mixtape #SouthAfrica #Electro
Taxi Sampler 01 (mixtape)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/taxi-sampler-python-syndicate/
Taxi Sampler: Rhythms & Vibes from the Spirit of Young Africa : GQOM, Afrobass, Ethiopiyawi Electronic… (2016-2019)
[…] a showcase of exclusive and featured beats from Crudo Volta’s documentary series Taxi. Taxi as a project captures contemporary youth and music cultures across African urban cities. [...]
#AfroHouse #Ethiopia #Ghana #GQOM #Mozambique #Nigeria #SouthAfrica #Electro
What about a "Sho Madjozi" (short) thread tonite?
Sho Madjozi – Dumi Hi Phone
https://amf.didiermary.fr/sho-madjozi-dumi-hi-phone/
Sho Madjozi is a big name in South Africa’s gqom music scene—that spare, darkly textured and infectious dance sound that evolved out of house music. The 25-year-old rapper does her work in the Xitsonga language, choosing to remain true to her mother tongue. In this hype track and vibrant video, she sings a song of […]
Sho Madjozi – John Cena
https://amf.didiermary.fr/john-cena-sho-madjozi-kona/
Video for Kona released for the 1st anniversary of Sho Madjozi‘s debut album Limpopo Champions League. It follows the now famous and previously unreleased single “John Cena.”
On 15 August 2019, Madjozi was featured on the global music platform COLORS, where she performed her song “John Cena” commonly named and inspired by professional wrestler. […]
Ms. Cosmo – Baningi
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ms-cosmo-baningi/
South African hip-hop deejay and producer Ms. Cosmo has teamed up with Sho Madjozi, Dee Koala, Nelisiwe Sibiya, in an all-women ensemble for an explosive battle cry for women all over the continent: “Baningi”.
The song borrows its rhythm and verse from famous Zulu battle cries and war chants.
Sho Madjozi – Shahumba Feat. Thomas Chauke
https://amf.didiermary.fr/sho-madjozi-shahumba-thomas-chauke/
Dr. Thomas Chauke is one of the greatest Tsonga artists. He has released an incredible 35 albums in his career, over the last 35 years. He has 8 SAMA awards (South Africa music awards).
This collaboration with Sho Madjozi is from her album “What a Life” released in 2020.
He has never been featured by any […]
What A Life – Sho Madjozi
https://amf.didiermary.fr/sho-madjozi-what-a-life-mixtape/
“What A Life” is an album / mixtape, released in 2020 by Sho Madjozi, that includes 9 tracks, many with guests: Manu WorldStar, Makhadzi, Thomas Chauke, Russian Army, DJ Mfundhisi, Sunglen Chabalala
It received SAMA27 Best Traditional Album and Female Artist of the Year awards in 2021.
Davido – I Got A Friend Feat. Mayorkun & Sho Madjozi
https://amf.didiermary.fr/davido-got-friend-mayorkun-sho-madjozi/
“I Got A Friend”, a single from album “A better time” released in 2020.
pH Raw X – Ibeballinho Feat. Sho Madjozi
https://amf.didiermary.fr/phrawx-ibeballinho-sho-madjozi/
pH Raw X describes himself on Soundcloud as a “South African music producer, artist & writer from a small town called Giyani.”
“Ibeballinho” was released in 2019 and Sho Madjozi displays her hip-hop side in the associated video.
They already collaborated in 2017 for “A Mi Ku Yini.”
Sathima Bea Benjamin – Africa
https://amf.didiermary.fr/sathima-bea-benjamin-africa/
Beatrice “Sathima Bea” Benjamin (17 October 1936 – 20 August 2013) was a South African vocalist and composer, based for nearly 45 years in New York City.
A very positive thing about #ASEAN : everyone is welcome to join the summits (twice a year).
- #Brazil & #SouthAfrica is in today's summit
- #PapuaNewGuinea is an observer (trying to join too)
- #Bangladesh is trying to be an observer (& eventually join)
- #Fiji applied for observer only
- & so on.
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… […]
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. […]
