Franklin Boukaka – Le Bucheron
https://amf.didiermary.fr/franklin-boukaka-manu-dibango-bucheron/
Franklin Boukaka (1940 – 1972) was a Congolese singer, guitarist, and songwriter, recognized as a pioneer of Congolese popular music. He performed in bands based in each of “the two Congos” and toured worldwide.
“Le Bucheron” is part of an album recorded in Paris in 1970 and arranged by Manu Dibango. […]
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
Blo – Chant To Mother Earth
https://amf.didiermary.fr/blo-chant-mother-earth/
In 1973 in Nigeria, Blo were the first Rock Trio to emerge from Africa. Their 1st album “Chapter 1” contains 8 tracks of infectious afro-rock, with Afrobeat foundations, mixed with western psychedelia, Rock and Funk of the late 60s, including “Chant To Mother Earth”.
Taken together, the names Berkely ‘Ike’ Jones (guitar), Laolu ‘Akins’ Akintobi […]
Beauties – Aselefech Ashine & Getenesh Kebret – ሸገኔዎች
https://amf.didiermary.fr/aselefech-ashine-getenesh-kebret-beauties/
“Beauties” is a lost classic of the Ethiopian Golden Age, released in 1976. On this 1976 gem of a record, Aselefech Ashine and Getenesh Kebret’s voices intertwine in close harmony, the two “beauties” singing in duet across 10 gorgeous tracks.
The Army Band, which backed greats like Tlahoun Gesesse and Mahmoud Ahmed, brings [...]
Solomon Linda & the Evening Birds – Mbube
https://amf.didiermary.fr/solomon-linda-evening-birds-mbube-lion-king/
One of Disney’s most popular songs, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” is a cover of the late South African performer Solomon Ntsele (Linda)‘s song “Mbube”.
Here’s the Zulu-language original by the South African performer Linda with his musical group the Evening Birds. After discovering the family of Solomon Linda, [...]
Bhundu Boys – Jit Jive
https://amf.didiermary.fr/bhundu-boys-jit-jive/
The Bhundu Boys were a Zimbabwean band, founded in April 1980 by Rise Kagona et Biggie Tembo, that played a mixture of chimurenga music with American rock and roll, disco, country, and pop influences. Their style became known as jit (also known as jiti, jit-jive and the Harare beat).
The Zimbabwean group first flew into […]
Ochieng’ Nelly, godfather of Benga music
https://amf.didiermary.fr/rip-ochieng-nelly-godfather-benga/
His death in 2014 came at a time when he had been making a successful comeback to the live music scene after a long break.
Born Nelson Ochieng Orwa in 1943 in South Nyanza, he began playing the guitar in his teenage years after being taught […]
Urbano de Castro – Fatimita
https://amf.didiermary.fr/urbano-de-castro-fatimita/
António Urbano de Castro (1941-1977) was an Angolan singer-songwriter, who perished in Sambizanga in the aftermath of the unfortunate protests of May 27th, 1977.
Edo Funk Explosion
https://amf.didiermary.fr/edo-funk-explosion/
During the 80s, an intoxicating subgenre of highlife was born in Benin City, the heart of Edo State (south-western Nigeria), with Sir Victor Uwaifo, adding synthesizers and electric guitars to contribute to this new genre of psychedelic infused Funk. This was the Edo Funk Explosion!
It was in Benin City, in the heart of Nigeria, [...]
#80smusic #AfroFunk #Compilation #Highlife #Nigeria #SirVictorUwaifo #OldAfricanMusic
Ali Farka Touré live
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ali-farka-toure-live/
At least 3 extracts from various documentaries showing Ali Farka Touré live, filmed in the 80s. 3 songs are included: Yulli, Ketiné and Ai Du.
Ai Du is on the album Talking Timbuktu, recorded with Ry Cooder.
#AliFarkaToure #DesertBlues #LiveMusic #Mali #OldAfricanMusic
Voices Of Darkness (1974)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/voices-of-darkness-1974/
Voices Of Darkness was a Cameroonian group started in Douala, Cameroon in 1972. After many performances in several night clubs, they arrived in Lagos, Nigeria in November, 1972.
Idowu Funkyman Fakeye – We Gonna Make It
https://amf.didiermary.fr/idowu-funkyman-fakeye-we-gonna-make-it/
When I first found this video of Idowu Funkyman Fakeye, there was no info on the band… The reason why appears on Discogs: “This name is made up. Actual artist for this are the Voices Of Darkness from Cameroon, based in Nigeria.” […]
Tchico Tchicaya – The Golden Voice
https://amf.didiermary.fr/tchico-tchicaya-golden-voice/
“The Golden Voice of Africa” is the nickname of Denis Pambou Tchicaya (aka Tchico Tchicaya), Congolese songwriter, guitar player and arranger, born near Pointe-Noire.
Between 1972 and 1976, he’s part of Les Bantous de la capitale, one of the main orchestras during this period, where he’s one of the solo singers.
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Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – Iya Me Dji Kibi Ni
https://amf.didiermary.fr/poly-rythmo-cotonou-iya-me-dji-kibi-ni/
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou is arguably West Africa’s best-kept secret. Their output, both in quantity and quality, was astonishing.
During several trips to Benin Analog Africa managed to collect roughly 500 songs which Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou had recorded between 1970 and 1983. The cultural and spiritual riches of traditional Beninese [...]
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Yinhle Lentombi
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ladysmith-black-mambazo-yinhle-lentombi/
Yinhle Lentombi translates to “This Lady Is Beautiful” and comes from their 6th studio album Shintsha Sithothobala which was released in 1975. […]
The Good Samaritans – Onughara
https://amf.didiermary.fr/the-good-samaritans-onughara/
Benin City in Nigeria. Edo-Funk. The Good Samaritans, led by Philosopher Okundaye, who composed many of the famous 80s tracks, between Funk and Highlife.
“No Food Without Taste If By Hunger” by “The Good Samaritans” is one of the most obscure Nigerian album ever recorded. Originally released in 1982, the band’s first album is full […]
Ayam El Disco
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Ayam El Disco – Egyptian Disco, Boogie & Jeel Cassettes 1978-92
A selection of Egyptian 1980s disco and boogie cassette tracks curated by Egyptian DJ Disco Arabesquo. A journey through the funky sounds of 1980s Egypt, Ayam El Disco (“Disco Days”) features Ammar El Sherei, Al Massrieen, and other underground artists from […]
Tony Grey – Come Back
https://amf.didiermary.fr/tony-grey-come-back/
Nigerian showbiz legend Tony Grey led a band called “The Magnificent Zeinians“. Here he’s with Super7 in 1975.
The Magnificent Zeinians – Ngozi Chukwu Ka
https://amf.didiermary.fr/magnificent-zeinians-ngozi-chukwu-ka/
The Magnificent Zeinians was the first group led by Nigerian showbiz legend Tony Grey… The group’s name comes from the club at which they were resident, Zeina Nite Club in Warri.
Brenda Fassie – Black President
https://amf.didiermary.fr/brenda-fassie-black-president/
Black President is a song by South African singer Brenda Fassie, the 6th track on her 6th eponym studio album in 1990. It was written by Sello “Chicco” Twala, Brenda Fassie, produced by Twala and released on February 8, 1990. The song was written about Nelson Mandela, who was arrested by the South African apartheid […]
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 […]
Etoile de Dakar – Thiapathioly
https://amf.didiermary.fr/etoile-de-dakar-thiapathioly/
Etoile de Dakar Feat. Youssou N’Dour & El Hadji Faye
Etoile de Dakar – Vol. 2
From Nubia to Cairo – Ali Hassan Kuban
https://amf.didiermary.fr/nubia-cairo-ali-hassan-kuban/
Ali Hassan Kuban is considered The Godfather of Nubian Soul. “From Nubia to Cairo” was first released in the 80s, and revisited in 2018 as “the first milestone in urban Nubian Pop”.
From a self-taught musician exploring his Nubian people’s musical roots to a professional, successfully leading his various bands into new, vibrant, international pop […]
A quick selection of Brenda Fassie songs.
https://amf.didiermary.fr/brenda-fassie-songs/
In 1983, Brenda Fassie formed “Brenda and the Big Dudes” (with Blondie and Pappa Makhene), and that same year she had a breakthrough hit with “Weekend Special,” singing in the disco-flavored “bubblegum” [...]
#80smusic #90smusic #Disco #Documentary #Kwaito #LiveMusic #SouthAfrica #OldAfricanMusic
Twist à Léo with Manu!
https://amf.didiermary.fr/twist-leopoldville-with-manu/
The year 1960 found Dibango playing the Anges Noirs in Brussels where he met Congolese singer Joseph Kabasele and his African Jazz. Dibango made his first recordings with African Jazz the following year, then joined the band in Congo-Kinshasa for a re-introduction to Africa that would encompass two years, gigs with African Jazz, and jobs […]
