Angelique Kidjo – Bomba
https://amf.didiermary.fr/angelique-kidjo-bomba/
From her album “Eve”, tribute to the women of Benin and their traditional outfit named “Bomba” (bom’ba) by Angélique Kidjo.
A bomba is a two-piece set consisting of a loose camisole and a loincloth for women, or trousers for men.
Sewn from a single piece of fabric, consisting of a top and bottom, it is worn by […]
Hugh Masekela- I Am Not Afraid
https://amf.didiermary.fr/hugh-masekela-i-am-not-afraid/
Before listening to a revisited version of Hugh Masekela’s “In the Market Place,” released on the trumpeter’s 1974 album “I Am Not Afraid,” here’s side 1 of this Chisa Record, produced by Stewart Levine, with Hedzoleh Soundz as backing band. […]
Tony Allen & Hugh Masekela – Rejoice
https://amf.didiermary.fr/rejoice-tony-allen-hugh-masekela/
When Tony Allen & Hugh Masekela met in the 70s, during Apartheid, they talked about recording together. They had to wait till 2010 to work together in the UK, but the sessions were unfortunately archived. Finally, Rejoice has been released.
After Masekela passed away in 2018, the value of these recordings [...]
#FullAlbum #HughMasekela #Jazz #Nigeria #Remixed #SouthAfrica #TonyAllen
Alsarah – Your love is home // حبك وطن
https://amf.didiermary.fr/alsarah-your-love-is-home/
“Your love is home” is a song composed by Alsarah in 2021, as a response to the novel “Home is Not a Country.”
“Rather than re-narrate the character’s story, I chose to imagine a parallel world and character to it that echoes the same feelings. In doing so I hope to connect the common thread of […]
London Luanda Remix Series
https://amf.didiermary.fr/london-luanda-remix-series/
London-based production duo The Busy Twist revisits & remixes psychedelic Angolan guitars and rhythms from the 60s and 70s in their LP “London Luanda Remix Series” released in 2019.
From St Lucia to Jamaica to Ghana to Colombia, The Busy Twist collective has travelled the globe to create their dance floor killing productions. The Remix […]
Branko – SDDS
https://amf.didiermary.fr/branko-sdds/
Branko is the producer & DJ behind Buraka Son Sistema‘s success.
Created in lockdown and inspired by the current times, here’s Branko’s single “SDDS” in 2020, the sms-style shortening of the Portuguese word “sau·da·des.”
Roughly translated from Portuguese, Na Zona means something like being in a specific place, occupying a zone and owning it […]
Pierre Akendengue – Epuguzu (1983)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/pierre-akendengue-epuguzu-1983/
Epuguzu est l’un des titres (probablement le plus connu) de l’album Mando en 1983, composé par Pierre Akendengué.
Cette chanson a été mise à disposition en single et maxi-single à sa sortie et existe aussi en version “remix special club”, pour offrir une dynamique supérieure.
MoBlack Feat. King Ayisoba – MeKa
https://amf.didiermary.fr/moblack-king-ayisoba-meka/
Mimmo Falcone aka MoBlack is a DJ and producer, specializing in AfroHouse.
Thievery Corporation – Vampires Feat. Femi Kuti
https://amf.didiermary.fr/thievery-corporation-vampires-femi-kuti/
“Vampires” featuring Femi Kuti comes from the album, “Radio Retaliation” by Thievery Corporation in 2008.
Radio Retaliation is the fifth studio album by American electronic music duo Thievery Corporation, released on September 23, 2008, and was intended to be a political album.The album was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category [...]
Salif Keita – Nou Pas Bouger revisité
https://amf.didiermary.fr/salif-keita-nous-pas-bouger-revisite/
2 versions du célèbre titre de Salif Keita, une chanson qui traite de l’immigration. “Nous pas bouger revisité” par des groupes de Rap.
Ce titre est repris en 2006 avec son compatriote et maître du N’goni, Moriba Koïta et le groupe afro-rap sénégalais Daara J.
Samuel Yirga – Blues for Wollo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/samuel-yirga-habasha-sessions-blues-wollo/
From album “The Habasha Sessions” in 2011, by Samuel Yirga.
“Bringing contemporary and classical jazz, celebrated pop songs from the golden era of Ethiopian music, traditional Ethiopian rhythms and deeply-felt classical piano undertones […]”
Dele Sosimi – Turbulent Times
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dele-sosimi-turbulent-times/
“Turbulent Times” is an album by musician and producer Dele Sosimi in 2002. Since mid-90s is based in London and words of the new generation of musicians, bands, and collectives emerging there (Kokoroko, Onipa, Keleketla!, etc.)
Dele’s career began when he joined Fela Kuti‘s Egypt 80, where he played keyboards for seven years (1979-1986). [...]
#AfroFunk #FelaKuti #FemiKuti #Jazz #Nigeria #Remixed #AfroBeat #AfroJazz
Nu Afrobeat Experience
https://amf.didiermary.fr/nu-afrobeat-experience/
The sounds of modern Afrobeat with “Nu Afrobeat Experience (Ultimate Afro-Funk Dance Grooves)” in 2002. Most of these artists stick to the basic blueprint created by Fela Kuti, but with more modern production. Others add varying degrees of other musical influences, like Tony Allen’s incorporation of HipHop or Jagunlabi’s Afrohouse dance sound [...]
#AfroFunk #AfroHouse #Compilation #Jazz #Remixed #TonyAllen #AfroBeat
Youssou N’Dour – Confession
https://amf.didiermary.fr/youssou-ndour-confession/
“Confession” is the 2nd track released from Youssou N’Dour’s album “History” in 2019, with songs featuring Seinabo Sey & Babatunde Olatunji.
William Onyeabor – Why Go To War
https://amf.didiermary.fr/william-onyeabor-why-go-to-war/
Why go to war? Why not find peace, in this world?
Shota – Abantu Bami
https://amf.didiermary.fr/shota-abantu-bami/
Shota is a South African musician, sound engineer and producer. The electro track “Abantu Bami,” featuring Professor, was a huge hit 10+ years ago, appearing in multiple compilations, and was just remixed in 2026.
Abantu Bam means “My People” in Xhosa.
St Germain – Sittin’ Here
https://amf.didiermary.fr/sittin-here-st-germain/
“Sittin’ here” by St Germain comes from his eponym album released in 2015, and features the Malian singer Nahawa Doumbia, with her song Koro Dia.
Fela Kuti vs James Brown – Funky Black President
https://amf.didiermary.fr/fela-kuti-james-brown-funky-black-president/
Fela Brown (James Brown x Fela Kuti) feat. Jeru the Damaja – Funky Black President.
From Amerigo Gazaway presents… J.B. & The Soul Mates on the mixtape released in June 24, 2014: The Big Payback Vol. 3. Black President revisited
Also inside post: Professah Murder Feat. Ghostface Killah - Black President
BANTU – Disrupt The Programme
https://amf.didiermary.fr/bantu-disrupt-the-programme/
“Disrupt the Programme” was the first single from Bantu’s Everybody Get Agenda album in 2020, a few months before the EndSARS social movement and series of mass protests against police brutality in Nigeria that occurred in October of 2020.
The Lagos-based 13-piece band BANTU is led by Nigerian German singer and social activist Ade Bantu. […]
Salif Keita – Africa Remixed
https://amf.didiermary.fr/salif-keita-africa-remixed/
“Africa” is a powerful song by Salif Keita, released in 1995 as part of his Folon album, produced by Wally Badarou and Jean-Philippe Rykiel. But the song got a special treatment, as a special CD containing 3 “Africa Remixed” versions. […]
The Spirit of Fela is Alive and Well!
https://amf.didiermary.fr/spirit-fela-alive-well-kaleta-remix/
An explosive slice of Afrobeat from Kaleta (Leon Ligan-Majek), originally clocking in at over 14 minutes, has been chopped virtually in half to add more punch and immediacy. […]
Amadou & Mariam – Bofou Safou
https://amf.didiermary.fr/amadou-mariam-bofou-safou/
From Amadou & Mariam‘s album “La Confusion”, an AfroPop and Dance release in 2017, after a five-year recording absence. In the dominant language of Mali, Bambara, “Bofou Safou” refers to someone who lives and dies for nothing, mainly “nonchalant young men who would rather dance than work.” The song is part of an EP that […]
Jimmy Dludlu – Tote
https://amf.didiermary.fr/jimmy-dludlu-tote/
Jimmy Dludlu (1966) is a jazz musician born in Maputo, who grew up in Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe and started playing guitar at 13 years old when he taught himself with a homemade guitar. […]
#Documentary #Jazz #LiveMusic #Mozambique #Remixed #AfroJazz
Dr Victor Olaiya – Baby Mi Da Feat. 2Face Idibia
https://amf.didiermary.fr/victor-olaiya-baby-mi-da-2face-idibia/
“Baby Mi Da (Baby Jowo) remix” is a revisited version of a classic track by Dr Victor Olaiya, featuring 2Face Idibia.
Djembe Monks – Rainmaker
https://amf.didiermary.fr/djembe-monks-rainmaker/
Djembe Monks is a Zimbabwean afro-house collective. Rainmaker is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional rain-dance ritual performed by the BaKalanga people from Botswana and Western Zimbabwe. Set in the present day and touching on the topical issue of the current global water crisis. [...]
