Saltpond City Band "Boko a Ko"2022 Ghana Afro Funk,Afro Jazz,Afro Beat

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Originally formed by the the legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor about seven years ago, the Saltpond City Band is now led by his son Henry Taylor, a keyboardist and lead vocalist that commands the buoyant 8-piece outfit to glory in their latest album Boko A Ko. Released by Meet Me There Records, Boko A Ko delves into relationship problems told in a funky and energetic highlife way by the talent of an unique band. Over the years, the Saltpond City Band has played hundreds of shows with Ebo Taylor and became a household name in the international touring circuit. Their new record has more of a touch from Henry Taylor, although the legend of Ebo appears in “Mennbo Wobi”. Boko A Ko fuses a special brand of highlife, funk and afrobeat, slickly woven into a refreshing twist on classic Ghanaian highlife. With the core of the band set deep in the highlife experience, Taylor and company deliver a driving combination of robust horns, fluid percussion and earthy vocals. Available on vinyl, this album provides an unmissable experience of modern highlife and african jazz. Courtesy of Meet Me There Records, the profits from the album/label will be invested into the construction of a music studio in the community of Abledomi and continuing their work in the community such as DJ and instrument lessons. Invaluable initiatives.....~ Credits

Bass Guitar – Emmanuel Ackon Drums – Philip Andy Biney Guitar – Eric Asiedu Agyekum Keyboards, Vocals, Leader – Henry Taylor Percussion – Alex Kofi Gyan* Trombone – Benjamin Osabotey Trumpet – Isaac Abizie Trumpet, Saxophone – John Kennedy Ntumy* Tracklist

A1 Ako A Bra Written-By – Henry Taylor 3:22 A2 Mennbo Wobi Featuring – Dela Botri Featuring, Written-By – Ebo Taylor 6:48 A3 Otan Written-By – Henry Taylor 5:20 A4 Adom Wura Written-By – Henry Taylor 4:00 B1 Boko A Ko Written-By – Henry Taylor 5:30 B2 Unconditional Love Featuring, Written-By – Roy X Taylor 4:08 B3 Mbaa Baasa Written-By – Henry Taylor 4:17 B4 Asem Ara Nko Written-By – Henry Taylor 4:40

Saltpond City Band "Boko a Ko"2022 Ghana Afro Funk,Afro Jazz,Afro Beat

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Kongo Dia Ntotila "Seben Steps To Heaven"2012 +  "180 The Remixes"2019 + "Half A Live Set"2020  + "360° 2019 double LP, Congo / London based,Afro Jazz,Afro Beat,Afro Funk

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Kongo Dia Ntotila is a fusion of Afrikan roots inspired beats and bass grooves with jazz detours on a journey through the musical motherland; with sunshine sounds of Kongolese seben guitars and horns reminiscent of the golden age of rumba odemba that keep you dancing along the way. The group formed in Leeds and recorded their first album as Congo Dia Ntotila. Released in July 2012, 'Seben Steps to Heaven' was based on Central Afrikan dance floor riffs combined with lively Kongolese style vocals and 'animation'. After a break and a relocation to the capital, original founders Mulele Matondo (bass), John Kelly (guitar), and David Lessie (drums/vocals) reformed the band, inviting a tiny but mighty horn section to join them. William Scott (saxophone) and Mike Soper (trumpet) bring the brass to the forefront of the musical conversation, and a new synergy to the Kongo Dia Ntotila core sound. With old album favourites remixed and a refreshingly unforced fusion through their new material drawing on jazz, reggae, afro-beat and more, the renamed Kongo Dia Ntotila is expanding their appeal and bringing more fire to the dance floors.....~

Kongo Dia Ntotila "Seben Steps To Heaven"2012

Credits

Guitars: John Kelly, Mulele Matondo Bass: Mulele Matondo Drums: David Lessie Congas: Andy Sampson Vocals: David Lessie, Dady Kisonga, Jethro Kinavuidi, Sarah Kelly, John Kelly, Chameau Maracas Additional Percussion: David Lessie Horns: Sean Hollis – Trumpet, John Kelly – Trombone, Liam Byrne – Tenor Saxophone Tracklist

Seben Steps to Heaven 07:06 Didier 09:08 Oyanga 05:27 Musique Africaine 05:23 Coco 05:28 Kita Na Velo 03:52 Mi Amor 05:30 Kupe Dekale 04:00 Adieu Sabina 04:04 Diantoti 05:03

Kongo Dia Ntotila "180 The Remixes"2019

Tracklist: 

01. Kongo Dia Ntotila; Ancient Lights Mausoleum Compound - 360° (Ancient Lights Mausoleum Compound Remix) (5:51) 02. Kongo Dia Ntotila; Youth - Mbongo (Youth Remix) (4:25) 03. Kongo Dia Ntotila; Fancy Cats Midsummer Madness - Mutwashi (Fancy Cats Midsummer Madness Remix) (5:10) 04. Kongo Dia Ntotila; Static Cosmonaut - 360° (Static Cosmonaut Remix) (4:54) 05. Kongo Dia Ntotila; Snow Leopards - Faux Boss (Snow Leopards Remix) (8:41) 06. Kongo Dia Ntotila; Mickey Zhang - Naleli (Mickey Zhang Remix) (5:28) 07. Kongo Dia Ntotila; Phil Source - Mbongo (Phil Source Remix) (4:44) 08. Kongo Dia Ntotila; Ian Simmonds - Agbwaya (Ian Simmonds Kongo Agogo Rework) (5:37) 09. Kongo Dia Ntotila; Sie Early Bird - Kinshasa Makambo (Sie Early Bird Edit) (4:49) 10. Kongo Dia Ntotila; Howie B - Kongo (Howie B Kongo Mantra) (6:37)

Kongo Dia Ntotila "Half A Live Set"2020

Band line up: 

Mulele Matondo - bass, vocals Mbouta Kissangwa - drums, vocals John Kelly - lead guitar, backing vocals Will Scott - saxophone, backing vocals Mike Soper - trumpet, backing vocals Diala Sakuba - second guitar Tracklist Matondology 06:30 Moyibi 04:42 Mathrobeat 04:40 Zouk 08:21 Mobulu Te 16:29

Kongo Dia Ntotila "360° 2019

Credits

Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Will Scott (5) Backing Vocals – Biram Seck (tracks: B3), Birikiti Pegram (tracks: B3, D3), Ngeya Maweja (tracks: B1), Sophie Darling (tracks: B3) Bass, Lead Vocals, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Mulele Matondo Congas – David Lessie (tracks: A1, A2, D1 to D3), Mulele Matondo (tracks: B1, B2) Drums, Lead Vocals, Percussion, Backing Vocals – David Lessie Guitar – Diala [Dior] Sakuba (tracks: B1 to B3), Mulele Matondo (tracks: B3) Guitar, Percussion, Backing Vocals – John Kelly (52) Percussion [Moroccan Krakebs] – Simo Lagnawi (tracks: A1) Rap – Alex Freitas (3) (tracks: D2) Talking Drum – Mulele Matondo (tracks: B2) Trumpet, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Mike Soper Voice – Samba Nkinsi (tracks: B3, D1) Written-By – Kongo Dia Ntotila (tracks: A1, A2, C1 to D3), Mulele Matondo (tracks: B1 to B3) Tracklist

Kongo 6:41 Agbwaya 6:51 Mbongo 4:13 360° 4:18 Faux Boss 4:12 Kinshasa Makambo 6:36 Naleli 4:57 Feti 5:58 Koupe Dekale 5:10 Mutwashi 4:29

Kongo Dia Ntotila "Seben Steps To Heaven"2012 +  "180 The Remixes"2019 + "Half A Live Set"2020  + "360° 2019 double LP, Congo / London based,Afro Jazz,Afro Beat,Afro Funk

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Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience "To Know Without Knowing"2020 Addis Ababa,Ethiopia / Australia,Ethio Jazz,World Music

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This is a great record and it’s cool. It’s just a beautifully played, beautifully arranged and composed record.” NPR - New Music Friday Top 6 Albums - John Morrison...~ ★★★★ “An absorbing ride. Collectivity, groove and a powerful live show are prized and shine through; perfect for the festival season we are sadly missing.” The Observer – Neil Spencer...~ ★★★★ “Beautifully layered and organic, trippy and hypnotic. This is the good stuff, don’t waste a drop of it! ‘To Know Without Knowing’ reminds us that Ethio-jazz isn’t music that’s rooted in the 60’s but an ever growing, expanding art form that has such relevance today.” Blues And Soul Magazine...~ “Lyrically inspired and musically assured, To Know Without Knowing, continues to expand the parameters of what Ethio-jazz can be in the 21st century.” Bandcamp - Album Of The Day – Andy Beta...~ ★★★★ “A startlingly successful marriage of old and new.” Q Magazine – Steve Yates...~ ★★★★ “An irresistible collective effort. Volcanic.. fusillades of brass and percussion.. spiraling rhythms.. starkly hypnotic.“ The Times - Clive Davis....~ “Ancient to modern sensibility. Rammed with more rhythm-stretching melody than its groove ought to have room for.” The Guardian - Jazz Album of the Month- John Fordham...~

Credits: Mulatu Astatke: vibraphone, wurlitzer electric piano, congas. Bob Sedergreen: grand piano. Enushu Taye: vocal. Liam ‘Monk’ Monkhouse: MC. Elf Transporter: MC. Vida Sunshyne; vocal. Peter Harper: tenor saxophone. Ian Dixon: flugelhorn, trumpet. Dominique Chaseling: flute. Zac Lister: guitar, voc chorus. Robbie Belchamber: guitar. Richard Rose: bass. James Davies: drumkit. Haftu Reda: masinko. Olugbade Okunade: congas, shekere. Kahan Harper: shakers, woodblock. Mearge Abate, Addisalem Taye, Corry Harper: vocal chorus. Tracklist

A1 Mulatu 6:21 A2 Kulun Mankwaleshi 7:47 A3 To Know Without Knowing 7:35 B1 Mascaram Setaba 5:53 B2 Living On Stolen Land 10:26 B3 Ambassa Lemdi 5:52

Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience "To Know Without Knowing"2020 Addis Ababa,Ethiopia / Australia,Ethio Jazz,World Music

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Bamba Wassoulou Groove "Farima"2015 + "Dankélé · Lusafrica"2020 Mali,Afro Funk,Afro Beat,Afro Rock,Mande Music.

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Founded in 2011 in Bamako (Mali) under the impetus of Bamba Dembélé, percussionist and co-founder of the Super Djata Band, mythical group of virtuoso guitarist Zani Diabaté who died on January 4, 2011 in Paris (France), Bamba Wassoulou Groove is composed of 7 artists (3 guitars, 1 bass, 1 drums, percussion and a singer). Bringing together experienced musicians and young talents, the group updates and modernizes a music that has lost none of its strength and originality. Alternating between new pieces and great classics of the Bambara repertoire (Mandinka music, Wassoulou music), Bamba Wassoulou Groove exudes an energy and a telluric power during his concerts. Psychedelic and bluesy electric guitars, hallucinatory and hypnotic solos, inhabited voices, torrid rhythms, Bamba Wassoulou Groove gives punch to the current music of Mali....~

Bamba Wassoulou Groove "Farima"2015

Zani Diabaté, who died in 2011, was one of the great Malian guitar heroes who never quite made it in the west, despite his adventurous fusion of traditional styles and rock energy; he was compared to Hendrix when the exuberant album Zani Diabaté & The Super Djata Band was released here in 1988. But now his music and style are being resurrected, thanks to percussionist Bamba Dembélé, who played with him in Super Djata before joining the legendary Super Rail Band De Bamako, alongside drummer Maguett Diop and guitarist Moussa Diabaté – who now reappear alongside Dembélé in Bamba Wassoulou Groove. This is a band dominated by three guitarists, with Moussa taking the lead on new songs and old Super Djata favourites. On Farima he switches from a cool, drifting introduction to a driving solo, while Bina is a mellow workout featuring inter-twining guitars. Impressive ....Guardian review......~ Credits

Balafon – Mory Kouyaté* (tracks: 4, 8, 11) Chanter, Lead Vocals – Ousmane Diakité Choir – Rokia Sidibé (tracks: 3, 9), Seitou Sidibé (tracks: 3, 9) Congas, Percussion – Bamba Dembélé Drums – Maguett Diop Guitar – Baïni Diabaté, Moussa Diabaté Rhythm Guitar – Dramane Diarra Tracklist

Gonifo Bourama 4:50 Farima 6:18 LOLO 6:27 Siguigniossonfo 3:31 Djamalouyo 3:59 Bina 6:05 Yacouba 6:27 Kono Kassile 6:53 Fadegnacoumba 6:38 Batjila 4:45 Nama Kelebe 5:14

Bamba Wassoulou Groove "Dankélé"2020

Philippe Conrath (creator of Festival Africolor) explains : "To create the Bamba Wassoulou Groove a connoisseur was needed, a man of confidence who would also ensure human and musical unity. Who better than Bamba Demb?l? (who passed in 2018) to build such a band? Bamba, the indispensable, the fixer, the invincible. Former member of Zani Diabatat?s legendary Super Djata Band, he had all the contacts in Bamako to set up the Wassoulou Groove. Helaunched a formidable machine with an unrelenting rhythm, that allowed the three fierce guitars of the group to soar, carrying Ousmane Diakit?'s voice into a trance. funk, rock, the Bamba Wassoulou Groove is a new virus that will contaminate the world's dance floors."....~ Tracklist

Dankélé 4:25 Diarabi 4:07 Konokassilé 3:40 Donso Djiné 4:28 Maguett 3:50 Kamalinya 4:15 Niandala 3:39 Bina 5:00 Manamanako 4:31 Bamba Wassoulou Groove 3:31

Bamba Wassoulou Groove "Farima"2015 + "Dankélé"2020 Mali,Afro Funk,Afro Beat,Afro Rock,Mande Music

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Emma Baloka "Freedom" 1981 mega rare Nigeria Afro,Boogie Disco Funk (Ikenga Super Stars Of Africa,Mighty Flames...member)

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The 1982 Nigerian Afro Boogie masterpiece is reprinted! The only album by guitarist Emmanuel Baloka, who was also active as a member of groups such as Ikenga Super Stars Of Africa and Mighty Flames, develops groovy and sophisticated boogie-disco tunes! The original edition at that time was a super rare edition that cost about 50,000 to 60,000 yen!...~ Really groovy Afrofunk record reissue, solid tracks played by all star musicians who played instruments on a few big Nigerian records.. . Comes with insert and poster This exceptional guitarist born in Cameroon in 1959 was very interested in music and instruments at a very early age. Influenced by US and UK music, his musical flame was born and moved him to the Funk music genre. Emma Baloka adds his personal touch and re-enacts it in “Makossa Funk” and “Afro Funk” in the 1980’s. His first album at 21 was with the legendary band, Mighty Flames. After three albums he became a guitarist of Nigeria’s biggest disco-funk stars for more than 10 years: Kris Okotie, Eric Kol, Harry Mosco to name just a few....~ Credits

Bass Guitar – Basile Barap* Congas – Chico* Drums – Paul Sokeng Keyboards – Frankie Sonj* Written-By, Vocals, Guitar, Arranged By – Emma Baloka* Tracklist

A1 Come To My Sweetie A2 Funky Down A3 Let's Love Each Other B1 Freedom B2 Sweet Darling B3 Can I Stay With You?

Emma Baloka "Freedom" 1981 mega rare Nigeria Afro,Boogie Disco Funk (Ikenga Super Stars Of Africa,Mighty Flames...member)

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Extra Golden "Ok-Oyot System"2006 + "Hera Ma Nono"2007 double LP + "Thank You Very Quickly" 2009 Kenya / USA, Afro Beat,Afro Funk,Afro Pop,Indie Rock,Boogie Rock

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Extra Golden "Ok-Oyot System"2006

Like 'Planet Waves' Dylan or Fataar/Chaplin era Beach Boys, 'Ok-Oyot System' bathes, sometimes paddles in, a certain best case scenario melancholy. 'It's Not Easy' confirms these suspicions, if one is cold enough to view Extra Golden with cynicism. Lucid bubbling pedal steel, what Robbie Robertson might view as somewhere between a primal scream and a man just grasping he has a hangover three days after his bender began, rich guitar and 'Fool To Cry' out of breath pacing, at over seven minutes it turns off on its dry country dirt track just as we start to look towards the highway. Popular Stateside for all the right reasons, 'Osama Rach' can be thematically difficult to resist, sounding like early 80s Joe Jackson landing some thousand or so miles short of Kenya in West Africa instead. Their cult status hasn't shackled their id too much, it's music to sip a mid afternoon coffee to, it represents music always best served sometime in April.....~ Credits

Drums – Alex Minoff (tracks: A2, B2), Onyango Wuod Omari (tracks: A1, A3, B1, B3) Guitar, Vocals – Otieno Jagwasi Guitar, Vocals, Bass – Alex Minoff, Ian Eagleson Tracklist

Ilando Gima Onge 11:07 It's Not Easy 7:11 Ok-Oyot System 6:22 Osama Ranch 6:14 Tussin And Fightin' 7:05 Nyajondere 12:09

Extra Golden "Hera Ma Nono"2007 double LP

The second album from the U.S./Kenya Afropop hybrid thankfully keeps the emphasis on Africa, with ideal results. Trekking to Africa for a bit of extra musical flavor has long been one of the more dubious traditions in Western pop, with the results too often no better than hauling back some exotic souvenir or ornament. Extra Golden, however, is no opportunistic in-and-out cultural exchange. The group is in a lot of ways an extension of Golden member Ian Eagleson's Ph.D. research in Kenya, where he studied that country's benga music. There he hooked up with Kenyans Otieno Jagwasi and Onyango Wuod Omari and invited fellow D.C. Golden member Alex Minoff along for the ride. The results, captured on Extra Golden's debut Ok-Oyot System, sounded like a bona fide collaboration. Alas, Otieno Jagwasi passed away before the album's release, but that only redoubled Extra Golden's efforts to keep the music alive. And it did take some effort, too. U.S. tour plans were almost scuttled before Barack Obama's office intervened and helped get the group members visas (Obama and his people have since helped other African acts get to the States as well.) That hurdle crossed, Eagleson, Minoff, Omari, and Jagwasi's replacement Opiyo Bilongo (plus a few more friends) convened in Pennsylvania to make a new album. Ok-Oyot System, released in 2005, was recorded quickly in a rundown Nairobi nightclub. For Extra Golden's second album Hera Ma Nono (the name translates to "Love in Vain"), the group had the same porta-studio but just short of a full week, plus all the usual studio tools. Predictably, things are a touch slicker, but only a touch. Thankfully, the disc retains the down-to-earth vibe of its predecessor despite the dual luxuries of time and better equipment. Even better, the communal environment clearly heightened the collaboration. Unlike Ok-Oyot System, Hera Ma Nono credits all songs to the band, as opposed to individual band members, and no doubt the results sound more cohesive as well. The album starts with "Jakolando", sung by Onyango Jagwasi in tribute to his late brother, the gently funky pulse switching gears around the four-minute mark to something a little more elegiac. But Jagwasi's "Jakolando" vocals, recorded back in Kenya, are pretty much just a cameo. The band handles the rest of the singing, taking turns on lead but all chipping in at one point or another. "Obama" is a jovial dance number (thanking the U.S. senator for his help) that gives way to a dramatic fuzz-guitar solo denouement. "I Miss You" is like a Nairobi country ballad, while "Night Runners" (sung partly in English) initially recalls the polyrhythmic swing of the Meters before shifting to a more buoyant groove driven by interlocking guitars. "Street Parade" is the first track on the album to feature lead vocals from Eagleson, and, along with "Brothers Gone Away" (and as with his most direct contributions on Ok-Oyot System, like "It's Not Easy"), it recalls 1970s singer-songwriter rock in the mold of rootsy globetrotter Ry Cooder. That's hardly a bad thing but perhaps not the best reference in this context. Fortunately the 11-minute "Love Hijackers", sung by Bilongo, and the title track, sung by Omari, end the album on a more African note. Not that the album, and Extra Golden as a whole, don't go a long way toward making distinctions between "African" and "American" irrelevant, but it's Nairobi that courses through Hera Ma Nono far more prominently than, say, Washington, D.C. In fact, the closer the disc threatens to come to home, the more you hope it gravitates back to Kenya, clearly its spiritual and musical home. In an ideal world, other similarly inclined acts with their eyes and ears toward Africa will follow Eagleson's and Extra Golden's lead back to the source....By Joshua Klein....~

Credits Drums, Vocals – Onyango Wuod Omari Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Percussion – Ian Eagleson Guitar, Vocals – Opiyo Bilongo Guitar, Vocals, Percussion, Bass – Alex Minoff Percussion – Dennis Rathnaw (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 8) Piano – David Egan (tracks: 1, 5) Tracklist Jakolando 9:09 Obama 8:04 I Miss You 3:24 Night Runners 7:25 Street Parade 6:18 Brothers Gone Away 6:24 Love Hijackers 11:21 Hera Ma Nono 5:56

Extra Golden "Thank You Very Quickly" 2009

Tracklist

Gimakiny Akia 7:45 Fantasies Of The Orient 5:15 Piny Yore Yore 5:38 Anyango 6:08 Ukimwi 6:00 Thank You Very Quickly 6:46

Extra Golden "Ok-Oyot System"2006 + "Hera Ma Nono"2007 double LP + "Thank You Very Quickly" 2009 Kenya / USA, Afro Beat,Afro Funk,Afro Pop,Indie Rock,Boogie Rock

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Orange Peco "Homemade" 1974 Japan  Pop Rock

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Tracklist

A1 Good Bye America Arranged By – 高橋信之* Composed By – 船橋たかき Lyrics By – 丸山コージ, 原田ひろき, 船橋たかき 3:32 A2 優しさは誰のために Arranged By – オレンジ・ペコ* Composed By – 丸山コージ, 船橋たかき Lyrics By – 丸山コージ, 船橋たかき 3:23 A3 恋のチャンス Arranged By – オレンジ・ペコ* Lyrics By, Composed By – 船橋たかき 3:27 A4 愛さえあれば Arranged By – オレンジ・ペコ* Lyrics By, Composed By – 丸山コージ 5:20 A5 君の想い出 Arranged By – オレンジ・ペコ* Lyrics By, Composed By – 船橋たかき 3:03 A6 その手を離さないで Arranged By – 国吉良一* Lyrics By, Composed By – 船橋たかき 3:45 B1 恋の街 B2 裏切り B3 最後のプレゼント B4 Keep On Dancing B5 君を忘れたい B6 悲しき思い

Orange Peco "Homemade" 1974 Japan  Pop Rock

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Toure Kunda "Salam"1991 + "Sounké - En Concert" 1991 + "Sili Béto"1992 + "Mouslaï"1996 + "Légende"1999 + "Terra Saabi" 2000 + Le Joola, Liaison Ziguinchor-Dakar" 2003 Cassette + "Nité - Humanisme"2005 Cassette + "Santhiaba"2008  Senegal Afro Beat,Reggae,Afro Soul,Afro Funk,Afro Jazz,Afro Pop

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Toure Kunda"Salam"1991

Tracklist Salam 4:35 Wayo O 4:37 Ndoungou 4:25 Diabindor 4:50 Dom 4:45 Dijambar 4:20 Coumpole 4:42 Sarana 5:15 Guerilla 5:05

Toure Kunda "Sounké - En Concert"1991

Tracklist Intro Texte Sixu-Tidiane Toure 0:38 Nagana 5:12 N' Doungou 3:48 Maahily 2:32 Wayoo 4:34 Coumpole 4:11 Texte Hamidou Toure 0:28 Yakka 2:30 Guerrilla 6:15 Emma 5:24 Texte Ismaila Toure 0:10 Seourouba 1:08 Casa Di Mansa 5:06

Touré Kunda "Sili Béto"1992

Tracklist Hadidia 1:16 Fatou Yo 3:54 Casalé 4:29 Akila 4:24 Soppé 4:14 Ké Diaré 4:30 Fiança 3:22 Téria 2:51 Cira 5:03 On Verra Quoi? Ca! 4:07 Oromiko 2:28

Touré Kunda "Mouslaï"1996

Tracklist Coladera 3:37 Roupouli 4:21 Cindy 4:47 Mininna 3:13 Emitay 4:19 Djiremait 2:55 Is Do Si 4:16 Saporta 3:15 Maria Bonitou 5:25 Mame Malick Sy 3:18 Fondinke 2:27 Soninko 4:45 Ikodi 4:26 Djiloly 4:08

Touré Kunda "Légende"1999

Tracklist Ema Ema Adjua Casale Wadini Teria Diabindor Guerilla Fiança Maramba Ema Ema (Remix Club) Koutourou

Touré Kunda "Terra Saabi"2000

Tracklist Nobel 5:09 Diboucocou Lambe 4:10 Rapada 3:50 Aiyayao 3:51 S. D. F. / Homeless 3:53 Diami Rew 3:25 Sama Dio 5:12 Terra Sabi 3:50 Toumouranké 3:44 Diabar 3:18 Tormondon 1:48 Cindy 4:25

Touré Kunda "Le Joola Liaison Ziguinchor-Dakar"2003 Cassette (Album, Released only in Senegal)

Tracklist  Face A 1 Joola 2 Joola Bi 3 Joola Bi HéHé Face B 1 Niantio 2 Léopold S. Senghor 3 Yâaye

Touré Kunda "Nité - Humanisme"2005 Cassette, (Album, Released only in Senegal)

Credits

Bass, Guitar, Programmed By, Arranged By – Samba Laobé N'Diaye Bass, Guitar, Programmed By, Arranged By, Backing Vocals – Moussa Diouf Drums – Richacha*, Gwenaël Celerin Drums, Percussion – Tapha N'Diaye Guitar – Joao Mota Lead Vocals, Percussion – Ismaïla Touré*, Sixu Tidiane Touré Piano – Rembert Egues* Piano, Synthesizer – Elie Chemali, Yvan De La Vallé Saxophone – Hervé Lebongo Saxophone, Percussion – Matthieu Bost Trumpet – Manuel Faivre, Sérigne Diagne* Vocals – Sixu Daby Touré, Weus Kaly Tracklist 1 Yako Waral 2 Diami Rew 3 Kaïra Banko 4 Baye Pa Mar Face B 1 Si Babacar Sy 2 Diabar 3 Leopold Sedar Senghor 4 Djiguene Ak Gor

Touré Kunda "Santhiaba"2008

Tracklist

Leopold Sedar Senghor 4:59 Bay Pa Mar 4:14 Amonafi 3:36 Ah Diatta 3:06 Lely Djamyo 3:44 Izguichor 2:50 Nianthio 4:51 Te Quiero 4:26 Kaïra Banco 3:43 Cherie Nam Nala 3:21 Lely Djamyo Remix 3:06 Urgent Appeal 3:25

Ismaïl & Sixu Touré "Mandinka Dong"2019

Credits

Bass Guitar – Didier De Croiseuil Congas, Vocals – Ismaïl Touré Drums – Roland Bochot Piano, Synthesizer, Clavinet – Erwan Le Marc'Hadour Producer – Ismail Touré, Sixu Touré Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar – Jean-Jacques Hertz Tenor Saxophone – Marino Zappellini Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Fred Wallich Timbales, Vocals – Sixu Tidiane Touré Trumpet – Claude Benoit Vocals – Diaf Tracklist Ntinkerinta 03:11 Lemene Kuru 05:20 Kalo Kalo 04:17 N'Yo 04:01 M'Ma 05:31 Utammada 03:24 Afrika 04:24 Labrador 03:06 Ntinkerinta (Bosq Rework) - Bonus Digital 05:08 Utammada (Bosq Rework) - Bonus Digital 05:36

Discography

1980: É'mma Africa 1981: Touré Kunda 1983: Amadou Tilo 1984: Casamance au clair de lune (Toure Kunda - distribution: Wagram Music) 1984: Paris Ziguinchor (Live) (Toure Kunda - distribution: Wagram Music) 1985: Natalia 1986: Toubab Bi (Toure Kunda - distribution: Wagram Music) 1987: Best of Touré Kunda (Toure Kunda - distribution: Wagram Music) 1988: Karadindi 1990: Salam 1991: Sounké (Live) 1992: Sili Beto 1996: Mouslai (Toure Kunda - distribution: Wagram Music) 1996: The Touré Kunda Collection (Putumayo World Music) 1999: Légende (Compilation, Sony) 2000: Terra Saabi (Toure Kunda - distribution: Wagram Music) 2008: Santhiaba (Toure Kunda - distribution: Wagram Music) 2018: Lambi Golo

Touré Kunda "Casamance Au Clair De Lune" 1984 Senegal Afro Beat,Reggae,Soul Funk,Afro Pop

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2020/10/toure-kunda-casamance-au-clair-de-lune.html

Touré Kunda "Lambi Golo" 2018 Senegal Afro Beat,Reggae,Soul Funk (feat Carlos Santana & Manu Dibango)

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2020/10/toure-kunda-lambi-golo-2018-senegal.html

Toure Kunda"Live Paris-Ziguinchor"1984 Senegal Afro Beat,Reggae,Soul Funk Celluloid label France, killer live.. double fourth album

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2020/10/toure-kundatoure-kunda1982-senegal-afro.html

Touré Kunda‎"Touré Kunda"1982 Senegal Afro Beat,Reggae,Soul Funk Celluloid label France second album

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2020/10/toure-kundatoure-kunda1982-senegal-afro.html

Touré Kunda"É'mma Africa"1980 Senegal Afrobeat,Reggae,Funk,Soul,Celluloid label France debut album

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2020/10/toure-kundaemma-africa1980-senegal.html

Touré Kunda "Amadou Tilo" 1983 Africa Senegal World,Jazz,Afro,Reggae,Soul Celluloid label France

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2020/10/toure-kunda-amadou-tilo-1983-affrica.html

Toure Kunda “Natalia” 1985 Africa,World.Jazz,Funk,Afro,Reggae,Latin Celluloid ‎label France (feat  Nicky Skopelitis)

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2017/03/toure-kunda-natalia-1985.html

Toure Kunda "Salam"1991 + "Sounké - En Concert" 1991 + "Sili Béto"1992 + "Mouslaï"1996 + "Légende"1999 + "Terra Saabi" 2000 + Le Joola, Liaison Ziguinchor-Dakar" 2003 Cassette + "Nité - Humanisme"2005 Cassette + "Santhiaba"2008  Senegal Afro Beat,Reggae,Afro Soul,Afro Funk,Afro Jazz,Afro Pop

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2024/04/toure-kunda-salam1991-sounke-en-concert.html?view=flipcard

https://johnkatsmc5.tumblr.com/post/748388181647458304/toure-kunda-salam1991-sounk%C3%A9-en-concert

V.A."Angola Soundtrack The Unique Sound Of Luanda 1968​-​1976"2010 double LP & CD Compilation by Analog Africa label,Angola Afro Funk,Afro Beat,Cumbia,Tropical,World Music

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https://open.spotify.com/album/67aWtOiXMt29Zv6WTUDh90

The 1960s and 70s were a tough time to be in the Angolan capital, Luanda. The country was continually at war, firstly as the Portuguese colonialists battled against three liberation armies, and then, after independence in 1975, as former freedom fighters turned on each other, with Cuba and the west backing different sides. It was a time of fear and paranoia, and yet, amazingly, this was a golden era for Angolan music. The recordings featured on this rousing and intriguing compilation are mostly unknown outside the African state, and are only available now thanks to the enthusiasm of Samy Ben Redjeb, who specialises in rereleasing classic African vinyl. The tracks are all by guitar bands, with a dash of organ on the final recording. They mix local and Latin rhythms with influences from Angola's northern neighbour, Congo, and echoes of western psychedelia or surf guitar is sometimes added. It's an upbeat, often hypnotic fusion that includes the intertwining guitars of Jovens Do Prenda, the dance music of Os Bongos, the Cuban influences of N'Goma Jazz and the half-declaimed balladry of David Zé, who was killed in 1977, perhaps because the politicians feared his popularity. An obscure release, maybe, but well worth checking out....Robin Denselow...Guardian review....~ Tracklist

Mamukueno– Rei Do Palhetinho 3:15 Os Kiezos– Comboio 3:35 Jovens Do Prenda*– Ilha Virgem 3:45 Zé Da Lua– Ulungu Wami 2:50 Os Bongos– Pachanga Maria 3:20 Dimba Diangola*– Tira Sapato 2:55 Santos Júnior– N'Gui Banza Mama 4:25 N'Goma Jazz– Mi Cantando Para Ti 3:35 Ferreira Do Nascimento– Macongo Me Chiquita 3:50 David Zé– Uma Amiga 2:40 Jovens Do Prenda*– Farra Na Madrugada 4:45 Os Korimbas– Sémba Braguez 4:20 Dimba Diangola*– Fuma 4:08 Alliace Makiadi– Passeio Por Luanda 3:50 Os Bongos– Kazucuta 3:20 Quim Manuel O Espírito Santo– Eme Lelu 5:02 Africa Ritmos*– Pica O Dedo 4:00 Africa Show– Massanga Mama 5:35

V.A."Angola Soundtrack The Unique Sound Of Luanda 1968​-​1976"2010 double LP & CD Compilation by Analog Africa label,Angola Afro Funk,Afro Beat,Cumbia,Tropical,World Music

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2024/04/vaangola-soundtrack-unique-sound-of.html?view=flipcard

https://johnkatsmc5.tumblr.com/post/748378608057368576/vaangola-soundtrack-the-unique-sound-of-luanda

Mbongwana Star "From Kinshasa"2015 Congo,Tradi - Modern,Soukous,Post Punk,Electronic,Hip Hop,World Music

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https://open.spotify.com/album/2mYTgzQ3GJ0GseYefPIwRl

Mbongwana Star, a newly formed 7-piece band from the Democratic Republic of Congo, are preparing for the May release their debut album, ‘From Kinshasa’, and associated European tour. ??Coco Ngambali and Theo Nzonza first formed a band fifteen years ago, inspired by their love of Congolese rumba and its pantheon – Franco, Tabu Ley Rochereau and Pépé Kallé. That band, Staff Benda Bilili, hit the big time: two major albums, a world tour and starring roles in the acclaimed film ‘Benda Bilili’. Inevitably, the big time hit right back. The band collapsed under the weight of its own success. ??But in the shanty-villages of Kinshasa – Africa’s third largest city – bands are recycled along with everything else. Music and musical instruments, just like fashion, art, jewellery, pedal-power contraptions and motor vehicles, all rise from the inexhaustible scrap heap. Coco and Theo gathered up the necessary parts of a band from the younger generation, crammed them together and started belting out a shambles under the name Mbongwana Star – ‘mbongwana’ meaning ‘change’. They were indeed looking for change, for something new. ??That’s when they met Liam Farrell, aka Doctor L, a maverick musician and producer on the Parisian hip-hop and electro scenes who produced Tony Allen’s ‘Black Voices’ and who was looking to find the punk ethic alive in Kinshasa’s raucous swelter-skelter. The music that Coco and Theo played to Doctor L was vigorous – a heedless mass assault of percussion, guitars and voices on the edge of tearing itself apart with its own momentum. Some form of collaboration seemed inevitable. ??Though he’d eventually play on and mix the album, Doctor L initially set out simply to record as much as he could, chipping away, paring down, honing. “It’s all recorded in the red,” he says over a dodgy Skype connection. “Sometimes I over-boost mikes that are recording nothing, just to pick up the kind of environment that’s around me now. Can you hear it? There are three TVs going full blast. Distortion multiplies the energy. I love it!” ??And the result? A fusion (‘too smooth and seamless a word for this angular hodgepodge’ according to The Guardian) of traditional Congolese rhythms with a big fistful of European post-punk bass and busted electronics. ‘Afrobeat with a solid steel casing’, says Fact Magazine. ??So this isn’t what you would expect from a Congolese band or even an African sound. Like the weird Congo Astronaut that haunts their first video, ‘Malukayi (feat. Konono No.1)’, Mbongwana Star is a naturally occurring, smashed-together combination of things that’s both unexpected and somehow inevitable, too. It’s made from bits of the past and points toward a strange but exciting kind of future, but more importantly you can tell that it’s just loving the present....~

Tracklist

From Kinshasa To The Moon 2:25 Shégué 5:17 Nganshé 6:15 Masobélé 3:53 Coco Blues 5:41 Malukayi 6:02 Suzanna 4:34 Kimpala Pala 4:31 Kala 4:06 1 Million C'Est Quoi? 5:05

Mbongwana Star "From Kinshasa"2015 Congo,Tradi - Modern,Soukous,Post Punk,Electronic,Hip Hop,World Music

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2024/04/mbongwana-star-from-kinshasa2015.html?view=flipcard

https://johnkatsmc5.tumblr.com/post/748368722996150272/mbongwana-star-from-kinshasa2015-congotradi

Trio Da Kali And Kronos Quartet "Ladilikan"2017 Southern Mali / US  Mande Music,Classical,World Music

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https://open.spotify.com/album/6QTcerckteZ2pWqVAAdrw5

“A bold fusion of the musical traditions from the West and those of Africa: Western tempered scale instruments blend seamlessly with traditional African instruments, creating a wonderful musical hybrid that is engaging, fascinating and irresistible… If it is true that music crosses all boundaries and connects all of us with our common humanity, regardless of the usual divisions, then Ladilikan shines brightly as a wonderful example of putting that idea into practice. Perhaps collaborations like this can, in their own small way, show the road ahead for all of us.” PHIL VANDERYKEN.....~ Ladilikan is a collaborative album by Trio Da Kali and Kronos Quartet. Comprised of gifted musicians from celebrated hereditary musical families in Mali, Trio Da Kali features balafon player Fodé Lassana Diabaté, a long-time member of Toumani Diabate’s Symmetric Orchestra; bass ngoni player Mamadou Kouyaté, the eldest son of the instrument’s greatest exponent Bassekou Kouyaté; and singer Hawa ‘Kassé Mady’ Diabate, daughter of Mali’s greatest traditional singer Kassé Mady Diabate. Trio Da Kali was initially formed in 2014 by musicologist Dr. Lucy Durán for the Aga Khan Music Initiative. Since 2008, AKMI has brought Kronos together with leading musicians from around the world to compose, arrange, and perform new music rooted in regional traditions. Trio Da Kali’s trio format and repertoire are now endangered in contemporary Malian music. Da Kali means ‘to give a pledge’ – in this case to a musical heritage that dates back to the early 13th century.....~

Trio Da Kali 

Fodé Lassana Diabaté, balafon Hawa Kassé Mady Diabate, voice Mamadou Kouyaté, bass ngoni Kronos Quartet 

David Harrington, violin John Sherba, violin Hank Dutt, viola Sunny Yang, cello Tracklist

A1 Tita A2 Eh Ya Ye A3 Garaba Mama A4 God Shall Wipe All Tears Away A5 Samuel B1 Kanimba B2 Kene Bo B3 Ladilikan B4 Sunjata

Trio Da Kali And Kronos Quartet "Ladilikan"2017 Southern Mali / US  Mande Music,Classical,World Music

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https://johnkatsmc5.tumblr.com/post/748304574523310080/trio-da-kali-and-kronos-quartet-ladilikan2017

Rokia Traoré "Tchamantché" 2008 double LP Mali Mande Music,World Music

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https://open.spotify.com/album/2n67J2WrEvlYz0w8S0Nhtv

Malian singer Rokia Traore was one of the big highlights from Womadelaide last month. Whilst just solo and acoustic, playing to a media contingent on the first day, her music was pure and innocent, gentle acoustic folk, deeply heartfelt, intensely personal. A few days later we saw her with her band, a huge bombast with everything from slap bass to afrobeat and her strutting around stage absolutely magnetic in front of the powerhouse. And now we get to see another side to her. The question has to be asked though, how many sides does this intensely talented lady have? Tchamantche exists somewhere in between the two aforementioned worlds, where not just acoustic and electric meet, but also some great production and mixing. This is very much a contemporary album, multi-tracked vocals whispering out of each speaker, yet also strange low key experimental sounds adding atmosphere to her at times sparse tunes. The album is dedicated to the great Mali bluesman Ali Farka Toure, and you can hear his influence in her acoustic guitar playing, but she’s moved well beyond her influences, incorporating beat-boxing, harp and perhaps strangest of all she covers Gershwin’s The Man I Love. She also rarely takes the easy option, on the opening cut the majestic Dounia the beat comes in midway, sparse and jazzy with bass but really it’s her voice, changing the pitch and enveloping the stereo field that takes it to the next level. In fact the way these tunes develop, the way she kicks it up a notch occasionally really defies conventional wisdom, resisting the urge to use the kit, instead altering the pitch of her voice, or dropping things away. It’s fascinating music, with lush highly articulated textures, fascinating arrangements, yet also a rare emotional honesty......~ Tracklist

Dounia 6:20 Dianfa 4:33 Zen 4:35 Aimer 4:13 Kounandi 5:24 Koronoko 4:33 Tounka 3:10 Tchamantché 4:17 A Ou Ni Sou 9:23

Rokia Traoré "Tchamantché" 2008 double LP Mali Mande Music,World Music

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https://johnkatsmc5.tumblr.com/post/748300122854703104/rokia-traor%C3%A9-tchamantch%C3%A9-2008-double-lp-mali

Anak Bayan "Anak Bayan"1977 Phillipino Psych Rock,Pinoy Rock (D'Swooners, Juan De La Cruz Band..members)

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https://open.spotify.com/album/2DbPKsh5lrGagX7dT6PuY9

Psych legends and underground gypsy artist ANAK BAYAN. This is a white rabbit style effort with very Psychedelic leads, movements and fuzz. A classic and must be heard to be described, Pinoy rock and Jeepney Rock were the local names for this Psych rock movement.Members of ANAK BAYAN were actually the original core musicians of the legendary Juan de la Cruz band. Drummer Edmond Fortuno's previous band D'swooners were so big in Japan and his wild drumming style really stood out from the rest that he eventually caught the attention of the Plastic Ono band who offered him a drumming stint... Unfortunately, he had to go home. These songs are a collection of recordings that were done in 1973 and were lost for almost 4 years until the tapes resurfaced in '77. It was then mixed and released under A&W records. This is the only album this supergroup ever came out with, and all the original members, except for the sax player, have passed away.....~

To make it straight, it wasn’t Pepe, or Mike, or Wally who coined Juan Dela Cruz. Edmund “Bosyo” Fortuno was responsible for it. Bosyo, as foundly called by his friends, said that he wanted to bring rock and roll closer to the common man, thus Juan Dela Cruz. Also, not common to everybody, Bosyo and Mike Hanopol, together with Bo Razon, Bing Labrador, and Alex Cruz were the original Juan Dela Cruz, Wally Gonzales and Pepe Smith came in after a year or so. Like father like son, Bosyo is born to Ramon Fortuno, a drummer by profession and ironically a big band leader member and leader. At a tender age of 15, Bosyo is already a superstar with his then band The Swooners, who had a major hit in 1964, titled Sonata of Love. Like Pepe Smith, Fortuno jump from band to band and countries to countries, before forming Juan Dela Cruz. After Juan D, he formed his own band, Anakbayan, a progressive rock band who is behind the hits Pagbabalik ng Kwago and Sirang Plaka. Although Bosyo is mild mannered by nature, he is a beast when he is in his element. He is the beat behind Mike Hanopols Laki sa Layaw (and yes it is not Juan Dela Cruz) and tons of legendary Pinoy rock hits such as Bonggahan and Nosi Balasi of Sampi (Sampaguita). Unfortunately, Bosyo succumed to meningitis in 2002 and was survived by his wife, his mom and two kids....~ Line Up:

Bass – Sunny Drums – Edmon Guitar – Marlon (tracks: B4), Vic Keyboards – Bing  (tracks: A1, A2, A4), Bing Labrador (tracks: B3), Ed Jose (tracks: B2, B4), Mario Elepano (tracks: A3, B1) Saxophone – Alex Vocals – Edmon  (tracks: A1, A3 to B1, B3, B4), Vic* (tracks: A1, A2, B2) Tracklist

Ang Probinsiyana Tayo'y Magpapawis Habang Buhay Tayo'y Magsayaw Bangungot Double Crosser Laging May Kinabukasan Jeepney Rock

Anak Bayan "Anak Bayan"1977 Phillipino Psych Rock,Pinoy Rock (D'Swooners, Juan De La Cruz Band..members)

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2024/04/anak-bayan-anak-bayan1977-phillipino.html?view=flipcard

https://johnkatsmc5.tumblr.com/post/748292635502034944/anak-bayan-anak-bayan1977-phillipino-psych

Banyuhay Ni Heber Bartolome "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy"1978 + "Kalamansi Sa Sugat"1985 Philippines Folk Rock,Pinoy Rock

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaNKwKfMr5M&list=PLJC5bOVBufwCgYhWzrjsAkl1-iPllTVEB&ab_channel=MARKYNGWIE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw_C3fFbWpw&ab_channel=simplengkayamanan

Heber Gonzalez Bartolome (November 4, 1948 – November 15, 2021) was a Filipino folk and rock singer, songwriter, composer, poet, guitarist, bandurria player, bluesman, and painter. His music was influenced by the "stylistic tradition" of Philippine folk and religious melodies. He was the founder of Banyuhay, a "protest band" that carried the trademark sound of the kubing, a native musical instrument in the Philippines. His compositions were described as a "unique synthesis of rock and blues, and Philippine ethnic rhythms". Bartolome's song "Nena" became a hit in 1977. His song "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy" ("We're Filipinos") was a finalist during the 1978 first Metro Manila Popular Music Festival. Biography Bartolome was born in Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, to Deogracias Bartolome and Angelina Gonzalez. Deogracias Bartolome was a pastor and violin and guitar maker, and a rondalla band leader while Angelina Gonzalez was a singer in the zarzuela. During his school days, Heber Bartolome was a member of the ROTC Band and the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus. Bartolome started his professional career in music in folk houses during the late 1960s.[2] In 1973, Bartolome obtained the degree in Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines. He was a professor of Filipino Literature at the De La Salle University from 1981 to 1984. As a musician, he held performances throughout the Philippines. Abroad, he staged concerts in Australia and Europe. In 1993, he launched Mga Awit ni Heber ("Heber's Songs"), a collection of Bartolome's greatest songs. Apart from being a musician, Bartolome also exhibited artworks and was an active lobbyist for the rights of Filipino composers. He was the founder of the UP Astrological Society. Career in music Bartolome's famous songs include "Pasahero" ("Passenger") (1977), "Almusal" ("Breakfast"), "Inutil na Gising" ("An Awake Fool") (1985), and "Karaniwang Tao" ("Ordinary Person") (1985). He was the songwriter of the tune for Bulwagang Gantimpala's Ibong Adarna, a 1989 musical drama with a libretto written by Rene O. Villanueva. Bartolome was a former member and trustee of the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP), an organization in the Philippines responsible for collecting royalties for its members after holding public performances and for songs used on television and radio broadcast, movies and the like. FILSCAP's responsibility of royalty collecting extends to members of foreign affiliates such as the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (Ascap), Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong (CASH), and more than fifty other organizations. Death Bartolome died on November 15, 2021, 11 days after his 73rd birthday. In a June 2021 interview, he had said that he was sick, but did not elaborate....~

Banyuhay Ni Heber Bartolome "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy"1978 

Tracklist

A1 Pasahero A2 Tawag ni Ina A3 Ihip ng Hangin A4 Awit ng Hangin A5 Sonata B1 Tayo'y Mga Pinoy B2 Awit Sa Mga Magulang B3 Babae B4 Nena B5 Buhay Pinoy

Banyuhay Ni Heber Bartolome "Kalamansi Sa Sugat"1985

Tracklist

Karaniwang Tao Salome Ako'y Mang-aawit Ng Aking Panahon Inutil Na Gising Awit Sa Kasal Problema Ng Tao, Ng Hayop At Ng Damo Almusal Huling Awit Para Kay Pepe Tagulaylay Hanggang Karaniwang Tao - Reprise Pag-Asa

Banyuhay Ni Heber Bartolome "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy"1978 + "Kalamansi Sa Sugat"1985 Philippines Folk Rock,Pinoy Rock

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2024/04/banyuhay-ni-heber-bartolome-tayoy-mga.html?view=flipcard

https://johnkatsmc5.tumblr.com/post/748290206001676288/banyuhay-ni-heber-bartolome-tayoy-mga-pinoy1978

Perunggu “Memorandum”2022 Indonesia Indie Pop Rock,Alternative Rock

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https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZI3XeIrCM1PsOtK3rlMth

Even though it’s Perunggu’s full-length debut album, there’s something comfortingly familiar about “Memorandum”. Perhaps it’s the late Nineties and early Noughties alternative rock and emo influences, perhaps it’s the adherence to good old-fashioned song craft, tight musical performances and meaningful lyrics. Either way, the Bandung-bred, Jakarta-based trio of Maul Ibrahim (vocals, guitar), Adam Adenan (bass, vocals) and Ildo Hasman (drums, vocals) serve up 11 songs that run the gamut from the mosh-inducing “Tarung Bebas” to the tender “Ini Abadi”, with lyrics that touch on fatherhood (“Pastikan Riuh Akhiri Malammu”), grief (“Kalibata, 2012”), spirituality (“33x”) and much more. It’s no wonder that Perunggu has become your favorite band’s favorite band, and their gigs have taken on a euphoric, religious-like quality in which teardrops flow both within the crowd and on the stage. And while Maul, Adam and Ildo may have started the band as a means of blowing off steam from their corporate careers, you wouldn’t blame them for thinking about giving up their day jobs. (Hasief Ardiasyah)..~

Tracklist

1 Tarung Bebas 2 Canggih ! 3 Pastikan Riuh Akhiri Malammu 4 Membelah Belantara 5 Haru Paling Biru 6 Ini Abadi 7 Biang Lara 8 Per Hari Ini 9 Kalibata 2012 10 Premature 11 33 X

Perunggu “Memorandum”2022 Indonesia Indie Pop Rock,Alternative Rock

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https://johnkatsmc5.tumblr.com/post/748284116609400832/perunggu-memorandum2022-indonesia-indie-pop

Sweetass  “Heavy Rotation" 2023 Malaysia Noise,Stoner,Alternative Rock

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https://open.spotify.com/album/7M1NDTKHi9QWwPDL3WpgMw

Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as Sweetass unleashes their highly anticipated second album, ‘Heavy Rotation.’ Crafted over four years, including during the solitary days of the pandemic, this album is an invitation to introspect, relate, and connect with the universal themes that shape our lives. Written from personal experiences of the past and present, this album carries a nostalgic essence, evoking memories of times gone by and emotions felt deeply. Each song in ‘Heavy Rotation’ is a captivating narrative, delving into a unique theme that strikes at the core of our emotions. From the profound connections of friendship and the complexities of love and revenge, to the introspective moments of self-reflection and the nostalgic longing to relive youthful dreams, Sweetass explores the full spectrum of human experiences. The album also finds beauty in the simplicity of everyday life, celebrating the mundane moments that often hold the most profound significance. Sweetass channels their journey through life into powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, creating an intimate and relatable experience for listeners....~ Sweetass continues to to power down their dual addictive highway of sludgy stoner rock riffs and anthemic pop melodies with smiles on their faces and perks on their derrières on this, their sophomore record. The album “Heavy Rotation” truly lives up to its name and is not a record that is easy to exhaust....~ Tracklist

1 Dosa Bersama 2:22 2 Celaka 3:39 3 When I Was Young 3:04 4 Crop Top 2:43 5 Si Kiwi 3:36 6 Tak Pasti 3:52 7 Always 4:03

Sweetass  “Heavy Rotation" 2023 Malaysia Noise,Stoner,Alternative Rock

https://johnkatsmc5.blogspot.com/2024/04/sweetassheavy-rotation2023-malaysia.html?view=magazine

https://johnkatsmc5.tumblr.com/post/748281044398178304/sweetass-heavy-rotation-2023-malaysia

Kasai Allstars "In The 7th Moon, The Chief Turned Into A Swimming Fish And Ate The Head Of His Enemy By Magic" 2008 + "Beware The Fetish"2014 + Kasai Allstars & Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste "Around Félicité" 2017 Soundrack,double LP + "F​é​licité Remixes"2017 +  "Black Ants Always Fly Together, One Bangle Makes No Sound" 2021 + "Black Ants Remixes"EP 2021 Democratic Republic of the Congo,Tradi-Modern (Traditional Congolese music with electric instrumentation),World Music,Soukous

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https://open.spotify.com/album/3YPmcVQNrYiDFSsxyhEXHp

https://open.spotify.com/album/3FAg4rBCCMSYdTZugyYAb7

https://open.spotify.com/album/7ca9YKB0JMmfqFDtpmwYal

https://open.spotify.com/album/7jPVjYK7YxspnSm1Jamj6U

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Kasai Allstars are a 25-piece musical collective based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The musicians originally come from the Kasai region, but originating from five different ethnic groups: the Songye, Lulua, Tetela, Luba, and Luntu. Some of these groups have endured conflicting relationships over the centuries, and they each have their own culture, their own language, and their own musical traditions. These were always thought to be incompatible until the musicians decided to pool their resources and form a collective at the instigation of Belgian producer Vincent Kenis. Career In 2008, Kasai Allstars released an album on Crammed Discs entitled In the 7th Moon, the Chief Turned Into a Swimming Fish and Ate the Head of His Enemy by Magic. It was the third release in the label's Congotronics series. The album was well received by Western music critics. In 2010, Crammed Discs released Tradi-Mods vs. Rockers: Alternative Takes on Congotronics, a multi-artist album containing interpretations, covers and tributes to the music of Kasai Allstars, Konono Nº1 and other Congotronics bands, recorded by 26 indie rock and electronic musicians, including Deerhoof, Animal Collective, Andrew Bird, Juana Molina, Shackleton, Megafaun, and Aksak Maboul.[6][7][8] The following year, Kasai Allstars took part in the Congotronics vs. Rockers project, a "superband" of ten Congolese and ten indie rock musicians (including members of Deerhoof, Wildbirds & Peacedrums, Konono No.1, Skeletons, and Juana Molina), who collaborated to create a common repertoire and performed at 15 major festivals and venues in ten countries. Kasai Allstars' second full-length album, Beware the Fetish, was released in 2014. The album was well welcomed by the press. In 2017, Kasai Allstars appeared in Alain Gomis' film Félicité, for which they wrote and recorded most of the soundtrack music. The soundtrack album was entitled Around Félicité. The album Black Ants Always Fly Together, One Bangle Makes No Sound was released in May 2021.....~

Kasai Allstars "In The 7th Moon, The Chief Turned Into A Swimming Fish And Ate The Head Of His Enemy By Magic"2008

Tracklist

Quick As White 7:07 Mukuba 8:12 Kafuulu Balu 6:09 Beyond The 7th Moon 5:29 Mbua-A-Matumba 10:47 Mpombo Yetu 8:02 Tshitua Fuila Mbuloba 5:13 Analengo 8:19 Drowning Goat (Mbuji-Mayi) 10:46

Kasai Allstars "Beware The Fetish"2014

Credits: Artwork By – McCloud Zicmuse Backing Vocals – Juana Molina, Mariam Wallentin, Muambuyi Bass Guitar – Ngangu Tiabakuau Sebastien, Satomi Matsuzaki Bass Guitar, Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By, Photography [Cover, Inner Sleeve] – Vincent Kenis Drum [Resonator] – Mokonkole Diesel, Tshimanga Drums – Andreas Werliin, Greg Saunier, Vincent Visi Guitar – Djo Mayo, Ed Rodriguez, John Dieterich, Matt Mehlan, Mopero Mupemba Lyrics By [Transcription, Explained] – Mputu Ebondo Mastered By – Alan Ward Mbira – Augustin Mawangu, Tandjolo Mbira [Bass] – Mbiya, Menga Mbira, Lead Vocals – Kabongo Tshisensa Percussion [Bottle] – Symphorien Performer, Written-By, Arranged By – Kasai Allstars Photography [Inner Sleeve] – Benoit Van Maele Slit Drum – Mbuyamba Nyunyi Jr. Tam-tam – Mugayi, Mbiyavanga Ndofu, Ngoyi Nkishi Vocals – Kabambi, Kayembe Muteyi Dinda, Mbaka Kokanya, Mulembue, Ngoyi Peuple, Okama Yetsha, Otayemba Osomba Xylophone – Baila Tracklist The Chief's Enthronement / Oyaye 5:44 Yangye, The Evil Leopard 7:08 Salute To Kalombo 9:20 Down And Out 9:09 He Who Makes Bush Fires For Others 11:30 As They Walked Into The Forest On A Sunday, They Encountered Apes Dressed As Humans 5:47 Thus Spoke The Ancestors 7:40 Beware The Fetish 7:56 A Good Husband 8:16 In Praise Of Homeboys 7:33 The Dead Don't Dance 12:39 The Ploughman (Le Laboureur) 9:31

Kasai Allstars & Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste "Around Félicité"2017

Tracklist Around Félicité Kasai Allstars– Tshalemba 5:12 Kasai Allstars– In Praise Of Homeboys 3:34 Kasai Allstars– Kapinga Yamba 5:43 Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste– Sieben Magnificat-Antiphonen: O Immanuel 4:49 Kasai Allstars– Lobelela 5:36 Kasai Allstars– Tshitua Fuila Mbuloba 6:52 Kasai Allstars– Bilonde 5:19 Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste– My Heart's In Highlands 6:43 Kasai Allstars– Mabela 12:47 Kasai Allstars– Quick As White 7:06 Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste– Fratres 10:41 Félicité Remixes Kasai Allstars– Quick As White 4:28 Kasai Allstars– Félicité One 4:39 Kasai Allstars– Drowning Goat 3:49 Kasai Allstars– In Praise Of Homeboys 5:42 Kasai Allstars– Salute To Kalombo 3:42 Kasai Allstars– Quick As White 3:40 Kasai Allstars– Tshitua Fuila Mbuloba 3:38 Kasai Allstars– Félicité Two 6:32 Kasai Allstars– Drowning Goat 6:02 Kasai Allstars– Félicité Three 3:41

Kasai Allstars "F​é​licité Remixes"2017

Tracklist Quick As White (RAMZi remix) 04:28 Félicité One (High Wolf remix) 04:39 Drowning Goat (Daedelus remix) 03:49 In Praise Of Homeboys (Africaine 808 remix) 05:42 Salute To Kalombo (Ekiti Sound System remix) 03:42 Quick As White (Clap! Clap! remix) 03:40 Tshitua Fuila Mbuloba (Loopido remix) 03:38 Félicité Two (Mo4n4 remix) 06:32 Drowning Goat (Esa remix) 06:02 Félicité Three (RAMZi remix) 03:41

Kasai Allstars "Black Ants Always Fly Together One Bangle Makes No Sound"2021

Tracklist Kasai Munene 6:17 Olooh, A War Dance For Peace 5:43 Musungu Elongo Paints His Face White To Scare Small Children 3:35 Like A Dry Leaf On A Tree 5:26 The Large Bird, The Woman And The Baby 4:22 Baba Bende 4:06 The Ecstasy Of Singing 4:04 Hunters And Farmers Need The Blacksmith 4:39 Betrayal By Gossip 4:49 Unity Is Strenght 4:43 Allstars All Around 5:36

Kasai Allstars "Black Ants Remixes"EP 2021

Tracklist

Unity Is Strengh (Martin Meissonnier Remix) 05:00 Bird Woman Baby (Spooky-J Remix) 04:36 Olooh, a Gathering Cry (Deerhoof Remix) 03:52 Kasai Munene (Ekiti Sound Remix) 04:02 The Large Bird, The Woman and The Baby (Khalab Remix) 06:05 The Goat's Voice (pq's Trip Mix) 06:41 Ngoma Yande (Previously-unreleased original) 05:04

Kasai Allstars "In The 7th Moon, The Chief Turned Into A Swimming Fish And Ate The Head Of His Enemy By Magic" 2008 + "Beware The Fetish"2014 + Kasai Allstars & Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste "Around Félicité" 2017 Soundrack,double LP + "F​é​licité Remixes"2017 +  "Black Ants Always Fly Together, One Bangle Makes No Sound" 2021 + "Black Ants Remixes"EP 2021 Democratic Republic of the Congo,Tradi-Modern (Traditional Congolese music with electric instrumentation),World Music,Soukous

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