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, [...]
The Movers 1970-76
https://amf.didiermary.fr/movers-1970-76/
The story of The Movers began in 1967 when two unknown musicians – the brothers Norman and Oupa Hlongwane – approached Kenneth Siphayi a stylish and wealthy businessman from the Alexandra township to ask if he could buy them musical instruments. In return he would receive a cut from future life shows and record deals. […]
#70smusic #AfroFunk #Apartheid #Jazz #Mbaqanga #SouthAfrica #OldAfricanMusic
The Mebusas Vol 1 – Blood Brothers
https://amf.didiermary.fr/mebusas-vol-1-blood-brothers/
The Mebusas were a Nigerian AfroRock ensemble who released in 1973 their album “Vol 1 Blood Brothers”.
#70smusic #AfroFunk #FullAlbum #Nigeria #Rock #OldAfricanMusic
François Nyombo – I’m Cool
https://amf.didiermary.fr/francois-nyombo-im-cool/
To be quite franck, I’d never heard the name François Nyombo and there’s little information about his life and music outside of Discogs. But, if you love Funky Jazz and incredible guitar playing, this album is a “must listen.”
In 1963, when he was 15, Mantuila François Nyombo signed a contract to tour Europe with […]
Ghana Special (updated)
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Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-1981 compilation.
Ghana Special represents nearly ten years of on-going research in and around the cities of Accra, Tema, Cape Coast, Takoradi and Kumasi, knocking on musician’s doors and visiting ex-distributors, DJs, collectors, manufacturers and shop owners who [...]
The Shaolin Afronauts – Follow The Path
https://amf.didiermary.fr/the-shaolin-afronauts-follow-the-path/
The driving force of The Shaolin Afronauts is Ross McHenry, composer, bandleader, producer and bassist based in Adelaide.
2011’s debut album “Flight Of The Ancients” was a critical and commercial success story. The follow up “Quest Under Capricorn” further cemented the bands reputation for forging their own very particular sound.
Follow The Path (2014) [...]
Latest Nubiyan Twist release: Chasing Shadows with guests such as Fatoumata Diawara, M.anifest, Eniola, The Zawose Queens, Patrice Rushen, The Pharcyde’s Bootie Brown, etc.
https://nubiyantwist.bandcamp.com/album/chasing-shadows
Chasing Shadows Feat. Fatoumata Diawara
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP_AqlWEi74
Welcome to Zamrock!
https://amf.didiermary.fr/welcome-zamrock-psychedelic-zambian-rock-funk-jams/
“Welcome To Zamrock!” presented in two volumes, was an overview of its most beloved ensembles, and a trace of its arc from its ascension, to its fall, to its resurgence.
Zamrock was molded in 1970s Zambia out of a dual influence of Jimi Hendrix’s acid guitar and James Brown‘s funk. […]
#70smusic #AfroFunk #Compilation #FullAlbum #Rock #Zambia #Zamrock
Faradjallah & Attarazat Addahabia – Al Hadaoui
https://amf.didiermary.fr/attarazat-addahabia-faradjallah-al-hadaoui/
During the ’50s, Faradjallah was booked as a singer for surprise parties with friends. He started to write his first songs including “L’gnawi” in 1967 and wanted to make people discover Gnawa culture, or maybe rather his take on the culture to be more exact. Faradjallah recalls his first interaction with the genre in [...]
The Funkees – Dancing Time
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“The Funkees hit London in 1973 as the tightest, funkiest and most audacious bands to come out of Africa. Hardened by endless touring and an unrelenting battle with BLO and Monomono to be the best band in Nigeria, they were in prime musical condition, ready to finally lay down their first album. The result was […]
Jo Tongo – Jangolo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/jo-tongo-jangolo/
Our hero, Jo Tongo (born Joseph Ekambi Tongo Mpondo) was raised in Douala, Cameroon. In 1964 he headed off to Paris to begin Pharmaceutical studies.
Somewhere along the way the music in his soul eventually won out and he embarked on a life of music. In 1977, he produced and recorded his debut self titled […]
Mombasa – Kenia (remixed)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/mombasa-kenia-remixed/
Essential and hard to find album with tons of true killer Afro Funk breaks.
Listen to an edit of “Kenia” from “African Rhythms & Blues” by Mombasa (1975).
Classic and sought after Afro Jazz Reissue of original debut LP by African jazz band “Mombasa” led by Lou Blackburn and recorded in 1975 at Cornet studio […]
