afrofunk

<p>Geraldo Pino, Afrobeat’s Godfather</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/geraldo-pino-afrobeat-godfather/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/geraldo-pino-afrobeat-godfather/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/geraldo-pino</span><span class="invisible">-afrobeat-godfather/</span></a></p><p>Geraldo Pino is considered, including by Fela himself, the Godfather of Afrobeat.</p><p>Geraldo Pino Biography<br>By Jason Ankeny / AllMusic<br>The acknowledged godfather of Afrobeat, Sierra Leone native Geraldo Pino laid the foundation for the West African soul and funk revolution of the 1970s.<br>Born Gerald Pine in Freetown on February 10, 1939, he was the […]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/highlife/" rel="tag">#Highlife</a> <a href="/tags/sierraleone/" rel="tag">#SierraLeone</a> <a href="/tags/afrobeat/" rel="tag">#AfroBeat</a></p>

<p>Almon Memela (Soweto)</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/almon-memela-soweto/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/almon-memela-soweto/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/almon-memela</span><span class="invisible">-soweto/</span></a></p><p>Born in 1936, Almon Memela is (was?) a South African composer, guitarist and producer, from Donnybrook, KwaZulu-Natal, who taught himself to play guitar as a child (first on homemade instruments and with no encouragement from his family). A remarkably versatile artist, his music went from Soul Jazz and Jive to Mbaqanga and AfroFunk. [...]</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/jazz/" rel="tag">#Jazz</a> <a href="/tags/mbaqanga/" rel="tag">#Mbaqanga</a> <a href="/tags/souljazz/" rel="tag">#SoulJazz</a> <a href="/tags/southafrica/" rel="tag">#SouthAfrica</a> <a href="/tags/oldafricanmusic/" rel="tag">#OldAfricanMusic</a></p>

<p>Nigeria Special 1970-76</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/nigeria-special-1970-76/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/nigeria-special-1970-76/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/nigeria-spec</span><span class="invisible">ial-1970-76/</span></a></p><p>“Nigeria Special: Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds and Nigerian Blues 1970-76” is a compilation released in 2008.</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/compilation/" rel="tag">#Compilation</a> <a href="/tags/highlife/" rel="tag">#Highlife</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a></p>

<p>Sai Galaxy – Get It In The Sun</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/sai-galaxy-get-it/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/sai-galaxy-get-it/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/sai-galaxy-g</span><span class="invisible">et-it/</span></a></p><p>Australian producer Sai Galaxy (Simon Durrington) brings a fusion of classic Afro Funk, Disco &amp; Jazz House. As the name suggests, Sai Galaxy represents a star-studded cluster of artists from around the world – their varied styles colliding to form a refreshing fusion of classic Afrobeat, Disco and West African funk. Drawing from the influence […]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/disco/" rel="tag">#Disco</a> <a href="/tags/ghana/" rel="tag">#Ghana</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a></p>

<p>Dernier album par El Rego</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/el-rego-final-album-benin/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/el-rego-final-album-benin/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/el-rego-fina</span><span class="invisible">l-album-benin/</span></a></p><p>Je vous livre une info trouvée dans la presse Béninoise, et qui m’a plus qu’étonné, car très franchement, je pensais que cet artiste nous avait déjà quittés : Théophile do Régo dit El Rego a sorti en 2010, à 73 ans donc, son dernier album, avant de prendre sa retraite définitive ! […]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrocuban/" rel="tag">#AfroCuban</a> <a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/bénin/" rel="tag">#Bénin</a> <a href="/tags/oldafricanmusic/" rel="tag">#OldAfricanMusic</a></p>

<p>Thandiswa Mazwai – Vana Vevhu</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/thandiswa-mazwai-funk-afrika-vana-vehu-live/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/thandiswa-mazwai-funk-afrika-vana-vehu-live/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/thandiswa-ma</span><span class="invisible">zwai-funk-afrika-vana-vehu-live/</span></a></p><p>From the live album “Dance of the Forgotten Free” recorded by Thandiswa Mazwai at a concert in 2010.</p><p>After five albums with the band “Bongo Maffin”, Thandiswa Mazwai ventured onto a solo career. Her first project, Zabalaza (2004), reached double-platinum status and won numerous awards, including a Kora award for Best African Female and four […]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/livemusic/" rel="tag">#LiveMusic</a> <a href="/tags/mbaqanga/" rel="tag">#Mbaqanga</a> <a href="/tags/souljazz/" rel="tag">#SoulJazz</a> <a href="/tags/southafrica/" rel="tag">#SouthAfrica</a></p>

<p>Old footage of Harari live</p><p>Harari (“Lone Wanderer”) was a legendary Afro-Rock group founded in the late 60’s by Om Alec Khaoli, Selby Ntuli and Sipho Hotstix Mabuse.</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/old-footage-harari-live-kippies-club-joburg/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/old-footage-harari-live-kippies-club-joburg/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/old-footage-</span><span class="invisible">harari-live-kippies-club-joburg/</span></a></p><p>Through the years Harari supported many international acts on their tours of South Africa, including Percy Sledge, Timmy Thomas, Brook Benton, Wilson Pickett and Letta Mbulu. […]</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/livemusic/" rel="tag">#LiveMusic</a> <a href="/tags/psychedelic/" rel="tag">#Psychedelic</a> <a href="/tags/southafrica/" rel="tag">#SouthAfrica</a></p>

<p>Nath &amp; Martin Brothers ‎– Money</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/nath-martin-brothers-money/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/nath-martin-brothers-money/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/nath-martin-</span><span class="invisible">brothers-money/</span></a></p><p>The Martin Brothers, actual brothers, also known as The Shadows International with Saxon Lee, behind Pax Nicholas on the “Na Teef” album or as Tabansi Studio Band, made themselves known as one of THE backing-studio-bands in Nigeria before working on this album together.</p><p>“Money” was recorded in the legendary Arc-studios, supervised by Fela Kuti’s drummer [...]</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/afrobeat/" rel="tag">#AfroBeat</a> <a href="/tags/highlife/" rel="tag">#Highlife</a></p>

<p>Admas – Sons of Ethiopia</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/admas-sons-ethiopia/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/admas-sons-ethiopia/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/admas-sons-e</span><span class="invisible">thiopia/</span></a></p><p>Sons of Ethiopia is a fascinating piece of the Ethiopian musical puzzle. Emerging from the community of Ethiopian exiles who had been scattered to the winds by the brutality of the Derg – the military dictatorship that had deposed Haile Selassie – the album was the sound of a new generation.</p><p>“Lost” album from 1984, re-released […]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/ethiojazz/" rel="tag">#Ethiojazz</a> <a href="/tags/ethiopia/" rel="tag">#Ethiopia</a> <a href="/tags/fullalbum/" rel="tag">#FullAlbum</a> <a href="/tags/instrumental/" rel="tag">#Instrumental</a> <a href="/tags/oldafricanmusic/" rel="tag">#OldAfricanMusic</a></p>

<p>AfroFunk Mixed</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/afrofunk-compilation/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/afrofunk-compilation/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/afrofunk-com</span><span class="invisible">pilation/</span></a></p><p>A (too) short eclectic selection of Psychedelic, AfroFunk, AfroDisco and AfroLatino tracks, some remixed, from various origins and decades…</p><p>A few alternative vibes too, if you listen to the whole playlist.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/80smusic/" rel="tag">#80smusic</a> <a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/afrohouse/" rel="tag">#AfroHouse</a> <a href="/tags/afrolatino/" rel="tag">#AfroLatino</a> <a href="/tags/disco/" rel="tag">#Disco</a> <a href="/tags/dub/" rel="tag">#Dub</a> <a href="/tags/mixtape/" rel="tag">#Mixtape</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/remixed/" rel="tag">#Remixed</a></p>

<p>Okyerema Asante – Mother Africa</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/okyerema-asante-mother-africa/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/okyerema-asante-mother-africa/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/okyerema-asa</span><span class="invisible">nte-mother-africa/</span></a></p><p>“Mother Africa” from the album &quot;Drum Message,&quot; a seminal bit of funky Afrojazz from the DC scene of the 70s!</p><p>The album features work by Okyerema Asante (Ghanaian master percussionist) and also includes sax work by James “Plunky” Branch (aka Plunky Nkabinde) — best known as the leader of the group Oneness Of Juju. […]</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/ghana/" rel="tag">#Ghana</a> <a href="/tags/jazz/" rel="tag">#Jazz</a></p>

<p>Afrobeat Airways 2 – (1974-1983)</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/afrobeat-airways-2-1974-1983/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/afrobeat-airways-2-1974-1983/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/afrobeat-air</span><span class="invisible">ways-2-1974-1983/</span></a></p><p>Building on the success of the first installment in 2009, Afrobeat Airways 2 (2013) is a selection of 13 ultra-rare tracks by some of the musical giants who had created a movement that rocked the West African nation throughout the ‘70s: legendary singer K. Frimpong; Nana Ampedu (leader of the mighty African Brothers Band); Gyedu-Blay […]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/compilation/" rel="tag">#Compilation</a> <a href="/tags/fullalbum/" rel="tag">#FullAlbum</a> <a href="/tags/ghana/" rel="tag">#Ghana</a></p>

<p>Peter Solo – Analog Vodoo</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/peter-solo-analog-vodoo/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/peter-solo-analog-vodoo/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/peter-solo-a</span><span class="invisible">nalog-vodoo/</span></a></p><p>Before Vaudou Game, Peter Solo released in 2013 a solo album named “Analog Vodoo” – where he came back to his Afro-Funk roots…</p><p>Born in 1972 in the village of Aného-Glidji-Agbomé, near the Togolese capital of Lomé, Peter Solo spent his youth immersed in the cultural traditions of his country and the Guin-Mina tribe. His […]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/soundcloud/" rel="tag">#Soundcloud</a> <a href="/tags/togo/" rel="tag">#Togo</a></p>

<p>One Night in Pelican</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/one-night-pelican/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/one-night-pelican/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/one-night-pe</span><span class="invisible">lican/</span></a></p><p>“One Night in Pelican” is a compilation that features all the key groups and players of a special time and place. It captures the musical dreams escaping from Soweto’s first nightclub.</p><p>Ten seminal tracks journeying through Jazz, Funk, Fusion and Disco, detailing the incredible story and sounds behind the Soweto nightclub during the height of […]</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/apartheid/" rel="tag">#Apartheid</a> <a href="/tags/jazz/" rel="tag">#Jazz</a> <a href="/tags/souljazz/" rel="tag">#SoulJazz</a> <a href="/tags/southafrica/" rel="tag">#SouthAfrica</a> <a href="/tags/afrojazz/" rel="tag">#AfroJazz</a></p>

<p>Jambos Express – Mother Africa</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/jambos-express-mother-africa/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/jambos-express-mother-africa/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/jambos-expre</span><span class="invisible">ss-mother-africa/</span></a></p><p>Mother Africa is an EP, released in 1987 by Jambos Express with 4 songs. The Lead Vocals are by Prince Bola Agba, an in-demand session musician, and early and respected exponent of Funk. He’s also known for founding SJOB Movement. […]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a></p>

<p>SJOB Movement – Stone Funk</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/sjob-movement-stone-funk/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/sjob-movement-stone-funk/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/sjob-movemen</span><span class="invisible">t-stone-funk/</span></a></p><p>“For a moment in the mid-1970s, SJOB Movement were le dernier cri in modern Nigerian music, representing the next step in the evolution of afro rhythms.”</p><p>Their album “A Move in the Right Direction” was released in 1976 and contained 5 tracks: Country Love, No One Cares, You Only Live Once, Omo Oloro (To […]</p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/oldafricanmusic/" rel="tag">#OldAfricanMusic</a></p>

<p>Afro Blues – Orlando Julius &amp; His Afro Sounders</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/afro-blues-julius-orlando/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/afro-blues-julius-orlando/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/afro-blues-j</span><span class="invisible">ulius-orlando/</span></a></p><p>Orlando Julius was a titan of Nigerian Highlife, with a career spanning almost six decades as a saxophonist. He died in 2022. Afro Blues is found on a 7″ vinyl from 1972 and is also available on the compilation “Nigeria Afrobeat Special.” </p><p><a href="/tags/70smusic/" rel="tag">#70smusic</a> <a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/fullalbum/" rel="tag">#FullAlbum</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/orlandojulius/" rel="tag">#OrlandoJulius</a></p>

<p>Tu Nokwe – African Child</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/tu-nokwe-african-child/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/tu-nokwe-african-child/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/tu-nokwe-afr</span><span class="invisible">ican-child/</span></a></p><p>Hailing from South Africa, Dr. Tu Nokwe taught herself to play the guitar as a young woman. She eventually landed a spot at the Manhattan School of Music and went on to perform around the world. She describes her music as a spiritual new age African sound with influences of jazz and funk. Tu Nokwe […]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/interview/" rel="tag">#Interview</a> <a href="/tags/jazz/" rel="tag">#Jazz</a> <a href="/tags/southafrica/" rel="tag">#SouthAfrica</a></p>

<p>Orlando Julius, titan of Nigerian music</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/orlando-julius-titan-of-nigerian-music/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/orlando-julius-titan-of-nigerian-music/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/orlando-juli</span><span class="invisible">us-titan-of-nigerian-music/</span></a></p><p>African music pioneer, titan of Nigerian music around the world, mixing highlife and other African styles with American influences, Orlando Julius helped Fela Kuti form his early band Koola Lobitos and collaborated with Hugh Masekela &amp; Lamont Dozier.</p><p>Orlando Julius made his debut as a musician in the 1950s in [...]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrofunk/" rel="tag">#AfroFunk</a> <a href="/tags/fullalbum/" rel="tag">#FullAlbum</a> <a href="/tags/highlife/" rel="tag">#Highlife</a> <a href="/tags/livemusic/" rel="tag">#LiveMusic</a> <a href="/tags/nigeria/" rel="tag">#Nigeria</a> <a href="/tags/orlandojulius/" rel="tag">#OrlandoJulius</a> <a href="/tags/afrobeat/" rel="tag">#AfroBeat</a></p>