Roforofo Jazz – Running the Way
https://amf.didiermary.fr/roforofo-jazz-running-way/
“Roforofo” means “muddy” in Yoruba. The 7 musicians composing Roforofo Jazz, a Parisian collective, mix Afrobeat, Jazz, Funk and Rap.
They were the first ever French band to play @ Felabration, in Lagos…
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Asher Gamedze – Turbulence and Pulse
https://amf.didiermary.fr/asher-gamedze-turbulence-pulse/
Asher Gamedze is a cultural worker based in Cape Town, South Africa, involved in music, education and history.
As an independent musician he works as a drummer, composer and bandleader.
“Turbulence and Pulse,” his 3rd album was released in early 2023 and featured his quartet of Robin Fassie (trumpet), Buddy Wells (tenor saxophone), and [...]
Sisonke Xonti – uGaba the Migration
https://amf.didiermary.fr/sisonke-xonti-ugaba-migration/
Saxophonist and composer Sisonke Xonti, winner of South Africa’s 2020 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz, released “uGaba the Migration” in 2020, that includes a four-part “Migration Suite”, exploring rural and urban identity and the perilous spiritual journey from homeland to the global village.
Manu Dibango – Ebony Tracks (Percussion Storm)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/manu-dibango-ebony-tracks-percussion-storm/
“Ebony Tracks (Percussion Storm)” is from Manu Dibango’s “B Sides” album, released in 2002. It contains short and long remixed versions of Soul Fiesta.
#70smusic #80smusic #AfroFunk #Cameroon #Compilation #Jazz #ManuDibango #OldAfricanMusic
Tefo Mahola – First Offering
https://amf.didiermary.fr/tefo-mahola-first-offering/
Tefo Mahola (aka “Talking Drum”) is a drummer and composer from Gugulethu, Cape Town. His first album “First Offering” was released in 2020. He’s Mzantsi Jazz Awards “Best Album of 2021” winner.
Thembi (Thembelihle) Dunjana appears on piano.
Manu Dibango – Waka Juju
https://amf.didiermary.fr/manu-dibango-waka-juju/
Waka Juju is an ode to Juju Music on this 6-track album from 1982.
Mixing Afrobeat, Highlife and Jazz Funk influences across 6 tracks, Dibango incorporated electronic elements into his sound, with synths played by legend Wally Badarou.
#80smusic #Bénin #Cameroon #Highlife #Jazz #JujuMusic #LiveMusic #ManuDibango #AfroBeat
Stixx, Hugh Masekela – Market Place 2.0 Feat. The Bless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAz9MzukP7s
A revisited version of Hugh Masekela's "In the Market Place," released on the trumpeter's 1974 album "I Am Not Afraid."
Vuma Levin – Antique Spoons
https://amf.didiermary.fr/vuma-levin-antique-spoons/
Promising South African guitarist and composer Vuma Levin mixes styles from his home country with Jazz, Pop and Electronics. “Antique Spoons: Chapters on Love, Loss and The Politics of Memory”, his 4th album, was released in 2020.
Born a South African and raised during the unstable interregnum years of Post-Apartheid South Africa, Guitarist Vuma Ian […]
Bokani Dyer – Radio Sechaba
https://amf.didiermary.fr/bokani-dyer-radio-sechaba/
A multi award-winning and established artist, with a growing global reputation, Bokani Dyer’s record “Radio Sechaba” provides an intimate view into South Africa’s multifaceted people – and an opportunity for global connection through music. The album continues Dyer’s creative journey of making rich and immersive music which places him amongst the new wave of South […]
Jonas Gwangwa – Morwa (live)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/jonas-gwangwa-morwa-live/
Trombonist, composer and cultural activist Jonas Mosa Gwangwa, who was born on 19 October 1937 in Orlando East, Johannesburg, died on 23 January 2021 in Johannesburg aged 83. A mainstream player, producer and composer of SouthAfrican Jazz, Jonas Gwangwa chose to lead the Amandla Cultural Ensemble of the African National Congress (ANC) for 10 years […]
finished listening Portrait In Jazz 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
Favorite Jazz pianist of all time
started reading Beneath the Underdog
#Jazz #CharlesMingus #reading
Abdou El Omari
https://amf.didiermary.fr/abdou-el-omari/
Ultra rare Oriental psychedelic trilogy from the organ king of Casablanca, Abdou El Omari, combining traditional rhythms with spaced out modern sounds. Considered a pioneer of Moroccan psychedelia, his generation of musicians revolutionized traditional music and opened wider horizons without altering its soul.
New music video, hot off the... rendering?
finished listening Mingus Ah Um 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
One of the best recording by Charles Mingus, especially the second track, which Mingus' tribute to Lester Young
Abdullah Ibrahim – Water From An Ancient Well
https://amf.didiermary.fr/abdullah-ibrahim-water-ancient-well/
“Water From An Ancient Well” features the pianist/composer with a very strong septet. Such superior musicians as tenor saxophonist Ricky Ford, altoist Carlos Ward, baritonist Charles Davis, and trombonist Dick Griffin are heard at their most creative and emotional on these eight Ibrahim originals. [...]
#80smusic #AbdullahIbrahim #Jazz #Madiba #Piano #SouthAfrica #AfroJazz
Ami Taf Ra - How I Became A Madman
Feat. Kamasi Washington
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkj3kBkcA4c
LA-based Moroccan artist, inspired by Khalil Gibran’s seminal work "The Prophet" https://www.kahlilgibran.com/images/The%20Prophet%20Ebook%20by%20Kahlil%20Gibran.pdf
“I woke from a deep sleep and found all my masks were stolen.”
From "The Prophet and The Madman," produced by Kamasi Washington.
https://amitafra.bandcamp.com/album/the-prophet-and-the-madman
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Nduduzo Makhathini (piano), Mbuso Khoza (vocals) - You Make Me Happy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b6rS5qC5Ik
"Ladysmith Black Mambazo return with a powerful new single that blends their world-renowned harmonies with the soulful touch of Mbuso Khoza and the jazz spirit of Nduduzo Makhathini. A love song delivered in signature Mambazo style – uplifting, heartfelt, and timeless."
From upcoming album "One Voice One World."
Benjamin Jephta - Homecoming Revisited
Feat. Siya Makuzeni, Marcus Wyatt, Sisonke Xonti, Mthunzi Mvubu, Llewelyn George, Damian Kamineth
https://benjaminjephta.bandcamp.com/album/homecoming-revisited
More on AMF: https://amf.didiermary.fr/benjamin-jephta-quintet-homecoming/
The Ploemies - Africa
Live (extract)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBxtVQ4THlg
Full version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qms6QNkMJgQ
A 4-piece band from Cape Town.
EL MUKI - Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet
Afro-Peruvian Jazz EPK - 20 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GfYXTfQTsg
"Real music. Made by real human beings. Using real instruments." (a stance against AI in art/music)
El Muki is a guardian figure in Andean culture.
I'm surprised no one has written down the lyrics to Bark Out Thunder Roar Out Lightning. Beautiful fusion of spoken word poetry in the vein of Gil Scott-Heron, chanting, West African music, Southern blues, jazz: https://chiefadjuah.bandcamp.com/track/bark-out-thunder-roar-out-lightning
Manu Dibango & Soul Makossa Gang (live)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/manu-dibango-soul-makossa-gang/
Le Soul Makossa Gang était la formation favorite sur scène du célèbre multi-instrumentiste et compositeur Manu Dibango.
Dédicace à tous ceux qui ont eu la chance de le voir sur scène, comme ce fut le cas pour moi au Petit Journal Montparnasse […]
Ruth Tafebe & The Afrosoulmessengerz – Croco Walk
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ruth-tafebe-afrosoulmessengerz-croco-walk/
Après avoir monté les Afrorockerz avec le soutien de Tony Allen et de Julien Raulet (Fanga), voici Ruth Tafebe de retour avec un projet à géométrie variable teinté d’influences ouest africaines et de Soul Jazz américain sur lequel rode le spectre du Black President.
