Pape Nziengui et son groupe
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Kadi Yombo, published in 1989, is the most successful album in the quest for a fusion between tradition and modernity in Bwiti harp music of the Tsogho people of Gabon. Combining beating rattles with a layer of synthesizers, Papé Nziengui blends in a contrapuntal dialogue characteristic of harp playing: male song in appeal and female choir in response, male voice of the musical arc and rhythms of female worship. But above all it’s Tsogho ritual music and modern studio orchestration. The result is an initiatory itinerary of 10 musical pieces which are all milestones likely to be simultaneously listened to, danced, meditated on, and soon acclaimed. In the years since, Nziengui has traveled he world from Lagos to Paris, from Tokyo to Cordoba, from Brussels to Mexico City to become a true icon, the emblem of Gabonese music.   

Like Bob Dylan, "electrifying" folk and Bob Marley mixing rock with reggae, some purists have criticized Nziengui for having distorted the music of harp by imposing a cross with modern instruments. They even went so far as to claim that Nziengui was just an average harpist covering his shortcomings with stunts that were only good for impressing neophytes; like playing a harp placed upside down behind his back or playing two or three harps simultaneously. Sincere convictions or venomous defamations, in any case, Nziengui never gave in to such attacks, imposing himself on the contrary to pay homage to the elders (Yves Mouenga, Jean Honoré Miabé, Vickoss Ekondo) while instructing the maximum of young people. He is thus the promoter of many young talents, the most prominent of which is certainly his nephew Jean Pierre Mingongué.

In a conservative society where the sacred is confused with secrecy, exposing the mysteries of Bwiti in broad daylight can be punished by exclusion or even execution.

Papé Nziengui has always claimed that he faces such risks because he never felt enslaved to a community that governs his life, that regulates his conduct, that has a right of censorship over his activities. Like Ravi Shankar, the famous sitarist, Papé Nziengui is a man of rupture but also of openness, a transmitter of culture. As proof, he has established himself in Libreville, Gabo’s capital, as the main harpist for sessions and concerts, accompanying the greatest national artists (Akendengué, Rompavè, Annie-Flore Batchiellilys, Les Champs sur la Lowé, etc.) as well as foreign artists (Papa Wemba, Manu Dibango, Kassav', Toups Bebey, etc.). In 1988, he was the first harpist to release an album in the form of a cassette produced by the French Cultural Center (Papé Nziengui, Chants et Musiques Tsogho). At the same time, he created his own group (Bovenga), combining traditional music instruments (musical bow, drums, various percussion instruments, etc.) in the framework of a true national orchestra, which gave the first concert and the first tours of a traditional music that was both modern and dynamic, thus "democratizing" the harp, to the dismay of certain purists.

On the other hand, in modern music, dominated by the logic of profit or even commercialism, artistic creation must often be adjusted for a specific audience based on reason rather than heart. But instead of allowing himself to be distorted, Papé Nziengui has always tried to produce music that is not a caricature, worthy in its expression as in its content, of the sacredness and transcendence of the music of the Origins. This is what makes Nziengui—not only the musician, but the man—someone whose age hasn’t altered any of his freshness or authenticity.

Papé Nziengui — Gho Boka Nzambé

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Kindness Mix Nº2 (Night to Night)

This is side (A) of a 90min mixtape of sounds from Somalia. Mostly everything was recorded before the beginning of the war (1991) or in exile.

Pre-order the upcoming Somali compilation that I did together with Ostinato Records (it features two of the songs of the a-side of ARM Vol. 1):

https://ostinatorecords.bandcamp.com/album/sweet-as-broken-dates-lost-somali-tapes-from-the-horn-of-africa

Au Revoir, Mogadishu (A)

Halal Cool J avait déjà suscité l'excitation auprès des diggers avec quelques tracks jouées par Lefto et Gaslamp Killer lors de leurs Boiler Room. Certains de ces morceaux n'avaient encore jamais vu officiellement le jour. Aujourd'hui le label Excursions (petite soeur de First Word) nous gâte avec un EP de 4 titres du producteur anglais Don Leisure officiant ici sous le pseudo Halal Cool J. Une facette orientée Turkish Delight qui lui a été transmise notamment via les podcasts du digger Egon (Now-Again records) et les découvertes de Baris Manco, Erkin Koray ou encore Selda.

On vous propose en avant-première le titre "Turkish Duck Walk", psychédélique à souhait, qui sortira ce vendredi via le Bandcamp de Darkhouse Family (https://darkhousefamily.bandcamp.com/album/an-ottoman-excursion).

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Mix and words by @Kaaha (Instagram.com/kaahafarah) //Music that Hooyo and her friends danced to at the rooftop clubs above Mogadishu's tamarind lined streets before the civil war. Music that she played for us in our Stockholm home on an open front cassette player where I watched the black tape roll onto its new wheel. And music that I've collected since my obsession with music from my native Somalia deepened 4 years ago.

Radio Jakarta 012: Kaaha - Hooyo's archive (Mother's archive)- Music from Somalia

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Mostly Moroccan music from vintage cassettes for your listening pleasure
Artists:
Boussouar El Maghnaoui
Cheikha Djenia
Unknown Aissawa
Zouaya
Samy Essaid
Izenzaren
Archach
Inrzaf

Unfortunately I can't give the names of the tracks as I don't read Arabic, but those are the artists in order of appearance.

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Yesterday we awoke to the devastating news that one of our dear friends Reuben Samuel Winters [Totems] has sadly left us. 

Reuben was one of the most beautiful souls we've ever had the chance of knowing. He was a sweet, caring, open hearted/minded and constantly positive individual. Even though he was dealing with a lot personally he always had a smile on his face and endless amounts of love to give. He was a huuge inspiration for us growing up in Auckland and one of the most talented individuals to emerge from the New Zealand music scene in many moons.

After hearing about his passing while on the other side of the world we immediately connected with him the only way possible at the time which was through his music. This mix which he recorded for us back in 2017 was originally only released on our mixcloud and shares an insight into the heart and mind of this beautiful individual and brought tears to our eyes while listening. We felt that for anyone out there who knew and loved him this mix would provide a perfect soundtrack to reminisce on his memory. 

Thank you for your inspiration, love, music and energy Reuben.
You will live on forever in our hearts / minds and speakers.
Rest in Peace

Tracklist :

The Trees Community - Raga
Comus - The Herald
Texas is the Reason - Do You Know Who You Are?
Valium Aggelein - Traum Wissenschaftler
Boris - Flood II
Stars of the Lid - The Artificial Pine Arch Song
Oneohtrix Point Never - Replica
Charles Mingus - Solo Dancer
Kool & the Gang - Wild & Peaceful
Ricky Eat Acid - I Can Hear the Heart Breaking as One
My Bloody Valentine - Touched
Stereolab - Parsec
Squarepusher - Tundra
Machinedrum - Baby It’s U
Silicon - Dope
Burial - Rough Sleeper
Broadcast - Echo’s Answer
P.H.F - Lotion
Jean-Jacues Perrey - E.V.A
Bowery Electric - Beat
The Smashing Pumpkins - Spaced
Pink Floyd - Come In Number 51, Your Time Is Up

Eul◯gy [Mix By Totems]

Jakarta Records is a record label from Berlin/Cologne, Germany. We have released music by artists such as Ta-ku, Kaytranada, Anderson Paak., IAMNOBODI, Umse, Mura Masa, L'Orange, Suff Daddy, Akua Naru, Blitz The Ambassador, Sango, JuJu Rogers, Pat Van Dyke, Asagaya, Ivan Ave, ANDREA, Bluestaeb, Flo Filz, Benny Sings & Olivier St. Louis, Gianni Brezzo, K Le Maestro, J. Lamotta, Otis jr. & Dr. Dundiff, S. Fidelity, Illa J , Ill Camille, Enoq, Melodiesinfonie, Geronimus Brothers, Freddie Joachim and many more.

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