Various Artists – Ghana Soundz: Afro-Beat, Funk And Fusion In 70’s Ghana (2002)Soundway Records (SNDWY 001) I have been sitting on sharing this one for a long time, waiting and putting it off until I…
I plan to share some African music NOT from Nigeria in the next week or so, but until then a Fela album wouldn’t hurt. There’s nothing rare or arcane about the man’s music at this…
Manu Dibango“Soul Makossa” 1972 This pressing – MusiDisc, France, 331442 1. Soul Makossa2. Lily3. Dangwa “Three Points”4. O Boso5. New Bell “Hard Pulsation”6. Nights in Zeralda7. Hibiscus This is the original mix of the famous…
While not as compelling as the 2-disc “Nigeria Special” collection, this is a righteous set of songs in its own right. There are actually some weaker cuts on this one, especially for those whose tastes…
Manu Dibango Released 1973 This pressing 2006, Hi Fly Reocrds 1 The Panther 2:29 2 Soul Fiesta 2:08 3 Africadelic 2:16 4 African Battle 3:00 5 Black Beauty 2:50 6 African Carnaval 3:16 7 Moving…
Hugh Masekela THE CHISA YEARS (Rare and Unreleased) 2006 BBE Records Review by Thom Jurek Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine met in 1961 at the Manhattan School of Music. They became friends, roommates, and…