Afrodelisco

From the compilation:
Afrobeat Airways 2 - Return Flight to Ghana 1974-1983
Release Date: September 17th, 2013
(click below for promotional pictures and additonal information)

bit.ly/15AR6bg

From the coastal cities of Accra and Cape Coast, basked in a tropical sound heavily influenced by highlife, to the semi-Saharan cities of Tamalé and Bolgatanga (part of a self-proclaimed ‘Islamic Funk Belt’) via the central city of Kumasi, Analog Africa (analogafrica.blogspot.com/) has criss-crossed Ghana in search of rare tracks, part of its ongoing, hard-grooving mission to bring the soul, funk, and vintage local pop out of obscurity and into its deserved international place.

Building on the success of the first installment in 2009, Afrobeat Airways 2 (Analog Africa; release: September 17, 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 Ambolley and his superb guest appearance with The Complex Sounds; afrobeat star Ebo Taylor, backing his son in an unreleased track called ‘Children Don’t Cry’; the enigmatic Rob and his unique blend of twisted afrofunk; innovative drummer De Frank; and Uppers International, with their raw Islamic funk style. More obscure artists such as Los Issufu and his Moslems, Waza Afrika 76 and Tony Sarfo and his Funky Afrosibi make northern hemisphere debuts, adding to a rich list of Ghanaian artists whose music could be transferred seamlessly to any dancefloor in the world.

As with all Analog Africa releases, this is about more than just the sounds. It’s about the place, time, and people who shaped the scene. To document this, the accompanying 44-page booklet of Afrobeat Airways 2 features an introductory essay written by Afropop Worldwide editor Banning Eyre, exploring the development of soul, funk and afrobeat during the ‘60s and ‘70s in Ghana. The remaining 30 pages are packed with interviews and biographies of the artists and producers involved in the creation of this wonderful music.

Additionally, the Analog Africa team have managed to track down the photographers of the famous Modern Photo studios, located at the front of Accra’s legendary TipToe, a venue notorious for organizing unforgettable dance competitions, ‘Miss Tip Toe’ contests and the most in-demand highlife and afrobeat gigs of the day. 400 negatives have been lent to the Analog Africa team. Samy Ben Redjeb selected 50 of the most expressive pictures to document this little-known but striking musical scene.

SAY MIN SY SOH - Pierre Antoine & Vis-a-Vis (dedicated to Hidehito Morimoto and Vik Sohonie)

Mother Africa - MARIJATA

OUSMANE KOUYATÉ & Les Ambassadeurs: "Kefimba"

The Apagya Show Band - Mumunde (The Dope As Funk Extra Ebo Edit)

We are happy to announce the first in an occasional series of fully licensed 12" releases on Autonomous Africa exploring the influence of music from Africa across the globe.

The first release comes from Colombia's Wganda Kenya with three tracks recorded in the mid 70s. The Caribbean coast of Colombia has a long relationship with Africa stretching back hundreds of years. Strong trading links and migration from West Africa to Colombia led to a distinct African influence on the music in cities such as Cartagena and the local music (cumbia and champeta) absorbed these influences. This was  particularly notable in the 70s as records by Fela Kuti amongst others arrived in Colombia. One of the leading practitioners of this Afro Sound were the mighty Wganda Kenya who were huge there in the 70s and 80s and whose music is still highly regarded to this day. 

While their music has appeared on compilations, there hasn't been a big fat 12" vinyl release since Island Records offshoot, Mango put "Shakalode" out as a 12" way back in 1989.

"Shakalode" on the A side is a powerful reworking of the Fela Kuti classic "Shakara" which was much covered in Colombia in the mid 1970s. It's a transcendental Afro Colombian funk bomb.

On the other side are two other Wganda Kenya gems; the call and response percussive and organ grooving "Pim Pom" and the more traditional Colombian cumbia singalong anthem "La Botellita".

Originally this was going to be a 2 x 12" featuring some other Wganda Kenya magic but sadly the masters to many of their tracks have been lost. There are plans to put out a second 12" of reworkings of these tracks aimed at djs who won't play records unless they can mix them, but of course, these 40 year old tracks will still rock any open minded dancefloor just as they are.

All proceeds will once again go to the Mtandika mission in Tanzania - www.actioninafrica.org/about-mtandika.php

Release date April 2015. Distributed by Above Board.

Autonomous Africa is a collaborative project run by JD Twitch, Midland and Auntie Flo.

Autonomous Africa Vintage  01 - Wganda Kenya - Afro Colombia 12" EP (sampler)

The enigmatic Amara Touré from Guinée Conakry finally getting a well deserved compilation showcasing all of the 10 songs ever released between 1973 and 1980. Cuban influenced music of a different kind featuring amazing spaced-out guitar works!! Stay tuned for some of the most beautiful music ever recorded !! Release Date: Last week of May!

Lamento Cubano - Amara Touré

To be released by Luaka Bop on Record Store Day, April 18, 2018. 
Come hang out: 
https://www.facebook.com/WilliamOnyeabor
https://instagram.com/luakabop

William Onyeabor's "Atomic Bomb" by Hot Chip remixed by John Talabot!

Matasuna Records Afreaka! EP (msr001) available on 12" in your record store!

LIKE on Facebook
www.facebook.com/Voodoocuts-1538693803019173/

New vinyl-only label Matasuna Records enters the fray with a stated focus on reworks of rare & forgotten music treasures from all over the world. The debut release, a 12" featuring four DJ-friendly edits from Voodoocuts and SoulBrigada sets the tone and has a fine titular pun to boot in Afreaka! Voodoocuts takes the A-side duties, pairing up the raw '70s Ivory Coast funk of "Kelja" with the steamy Latin styles of "Tortoise Loops". Those wanting something a bit more disco in sound will gravitate towards the "Hustleman" edit from SoulBrigada which originates from West Africa and has a killer horn line!!! "Madera" sees SoulBrigada look to Cape Verde for source material and features some subtle additions.
Juno Records

Afreaka! EP

Buy 12"

Keleya_Out Now on 12"

Marijata - I Walk Alone

Reissue of ultra rare 7" from cult Orchestre Rail Band with:
- ”Moko Diolo" on side A, a beautiful long trippy deep afro jazz with very funky rhythms sections, great garage sounding guitar and fantastic hypnotic voices!
- “Tama Diyara Mali Deun La" on B side is a massive funky afro track with killer sax solo. For sure a real crowd shaker with killer breaks. 

----------------------------------------------------------

Along with the Bembeya Jazz or Orchestra Baobab, the Rail Band of Bamako is one of the most prolific bands in all of West Africa. This legendary orchestra has launched, among others, the careers of Salif Keita, Mory Kanté and Djélimady Tounkara and has bequeathed in just fifteen years one of the most important work in Malian and West African music.

Encouraged by his superiors at the Ministry of Transport, the station master Aly Diallo, remarkable multi-instrumentalist is charged with developing a modern and eclectic band to animate the Buffet of the station.
Named the Orchestre Rail Band du Buffet Hôtel de la gare de Bamako, the orchestra is officially created in October 1969 under the leadership of conductor, saxophonist and trumpeter Tidiani Koné, an outstanding and unsung musician who was both a griot and a jazzman. Nicknamed the “Malian Miles Davis”, Tidiani Koné embodies by itself the wonderful modernity and adaptability of Malian music. His idea was to bring Malian music out of what he felt was the dead-end cycle of Afro-Cuban and European imitations. He also was the first to understand that Salif Keita’s voice was pure gold and did not miss the chance to recruit the young albino singer.

The Rail Band was established to « explore and propel the Mandingo repertoire in order to aim at the neo-classicism of the African chanson ». In combining Mandingo and Bambara folklore, Congolese rumba, and American Rhythm’n’Blues with French Pop and hints of Calypso, the orchestra’s sound became the soundtrack of a golden decade in Mali’s music from 1970 to the early 1980s and paved the way for numerous West African orchestras to follow.

----------------------------------------------------------

MORE INFOS / BUY: http://www.gomagringa.com/pd-3049da-7-orchestre-rail-band-de-bamako.html?ct=&p=1&s=1

GG7-004 | Orchestre Rail Band de Bamako "Tamadiara"

Matasuna Records, founded in 2016, is home of reworks of rare & forgotten music treasures from all over the world as well as contemporary productions. 

Available on limited 12inch black vinyl (180g) 3rd june 2016. Nearly sold out - rest stocks available here:
• JP (Diskunion)

Feedback & Reviews: http://matasunarecords.com/releases/msr001-afreaka-ep/reviews/
Follow https://soundcloud.com/Voodoocuts & https://soundcloud.com/SoulBrigada for more!

Voodoocuts kicks off the A-Side with Kelja, a raw 70s afro-funk bomb from the Ivory Coast. The American-funk inspired tune features a funky bassline & killer organ vibe, mingled with a dirty, raw saxophone line and James Brown influenced vocals. Voodoocuts' rework turns the track into a serious dancefloor banger!
In 'The Tortoise Loop' Voodoocuts blends an infectious groove with pounding drum breaks and hypnotic vocals. A hot afro-latin joint not to be missed!
On the flip SoulBrigada takes things to a disco tip. 'Hustleman' is a stunning afrofunk & disco gem from West Africa. The second track 'Madera' is an afro-disco gem with a compelling Cape Verdean groove. 
SoulBrigada rearranged the tracks, added drums, samples and effects building a bridge between past and present – without ever losing its original organic vibe. Two essential tunes for your record bag! 

Some shouts:

"Very good...full support and will def come in handy" Mad Mats, Local Talk (Stockholm | Sweden)
"Dope, thank you!" Zernell, Grimy Edits (Los Angeles, United States)
"Really cool ep - i'll play this definitely!" Jayl Funk, Honkey Phonk (Nuremberg | Germany)
"This is dopeness man - superb reccord! I'l play them all, no fillers! Congrats." Dedy Dread, Lisboa Records (Lisbon | Portugal)
"Great reworks. They keep the original sound but come with a new dancefloor flavour." Renegades Of Jazz, Agogo Records (Germany)
"Oh wow! Congrats. That's big." KingMost, Risk City Records (San Francisco | United States)
"Lovely vibes! I will play def during the summer. A big Hug" Corrado Bucci, Rebirth Records (Brescia | Italy)
"Big up! Great release!" Palov, Carnibal Records (Athen | Greece)
"Really beautiful. Love also the artwork a lot - all harmonious. Thumbs up!" Marc Hype, Dusty Donuts (Berlin | Germany)
"The kind of ep that puts the dancefloor on fire either on the more freestyle sets or the housey situations. DOPE!" Señorlobo, Lovemonk (Madrid | Spain)
"Thx. Keep up the good work!" Max Fader, S3a Records (Paris | France)
"Fantastic release man! Killer tunes and artwork! Will be playing this for sure." Doctor Stereo, Resense Rec. (Buenes Aires | Argentina)
"Sounding good, thx for the heads up!" Tim Zawada, Tugboat Motion Co. (Chicago | United States)
"Been playing these tunes a lot! Good luck with the vinyl release!" Mr. Bird, BBE Records (Lisbon | Portugal)
"Full support on this release I’ll be playing on my radioshow for sure. Lovely vibe, not the usual kick heavy stuff that Juno’s full of… Respect (4/5)." Justin 'Gg' Green, Midnight Riot! (Stamford | United Kingdom)
"All winners on this release! Will support this in my sets and on the radio!" Shantisan, One Note Samba radioshow (Vienna | Austria)
"A fantastic release, love all tunes/reworks here! (10/10) Full support. I’m looking forward to present the “Afreaka EP” in my radioshow" Dr. Best, Radio Z (Nuremberg | Germany)
"Great release! I’ll definitely play it in heavy rotation mode.. can’t wait for the next one. Thanks!" UFe (Bucharest | Romania)
"Good stuff" Basement Freaks, Jalapeno Records (Hamburg | Germany)
"Love this!" Panama Cardoon, Carnibal Records (Athen | Greece)
"Great! I'll play and support!" The Rebel, DJ's Choice (Rome | Italy)

Matasuna Records pres. Afreaka! ft. Voodoocuts & SoulBrigada (MSR001)

Dj Friendly edit of William Onyeabor's Good Name by Auntie Flo. 

William Onyeabor - Good Name (Auntie Flo Edit)

MARUMO - Khomo Tsaka Deile Kae

Osaman Ba by T.O Jazz is one of the 5 bonus tracks exclusive to vinyl edition of Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds, Ghanaian Blues 1968 - 1981. 

Osaman Ba by T.O Jazz

Ghana Funk 70'


dL link wav file http://www.mediafire.com/download/ucafh1doo2ge84h/C.K.Mann_-_Funky_Highlife_(SPGroove_Edit).wav


C.K. Mann - Funky Highlife (Sans Groove Edit)

Ebo Taylor - Ohye Atar Gyan

An all-vinyl afrofunk mix I made for the The Benz Music show on Samurai.FM featuring a few bits of knowledge from Ebo Taylor and Gyedu Blay Ambolley. *As always, check out www.digging4gold.tumblr.com for more mixes and downloads.

Here's a link to the original post. 
http://samurai.fm/thebenzmusic/the-benz-music-29-with-dj-juan-g

Track List
01 Super Complex Sounds - God Is Love
02 Ebo Taylor Jr. With Wuta Wazutu - Swinging Soul For Love
03 Matata - Talking Talkin'
04 INTERLUDE #1 (Ebo Taylor on Funk 's African Roots)
05 The Barbeques - Otswe 'Nu
06 K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiesta - Me Yee Owu Den
07 Apostles - Feeling Happy
08 Bob Pinodo - Africa
09 INTERLUDE #2 'Simigwa Break' with Gyedu Blay Ambolley
10 Sidiku Buari - Happy Birthday
11 Marijata - We Live In Peace
12 Mixed Grill - A brand New Wayo
13 Sweet Talks - Kyekye Pe Aware
14 African Brothers Int'l Band - Wope Me A Ka pt.1
15 African Brothers Int'l Band - Yen Ba Pa Kwadwo
16 Tony Safro - Nyame nni Wo Akyi
17 Alex Konadu - Mahuunu Amane
18 Atakora Manu - Asante kotoko
19 Black Children - Love Is Fair
20 CK Mann - Fa Wakoma Mam

Digging4gold presents Afro-Funk from West Africa mixed by DJ Juan G

Soundway Records present Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings from the 1970s & ‘80s - a treasure-trove of rare and unusual recordings from East Africa. Spread out over two CDs and one triple LP, Kenya Special is accompanied by detailed liner notes, original artwork and photographs.It follows on from Soundway’s much acclaimed African ‘Special’ series that to date has focused on the highlife and afrobeat output from 1970s Nigeria and Ghana.

Kenya Special is a collection of 32 recordings (most of which were only ever released on small-run 45rpm 7" singles) that stand out as being different or unique as well as some classic genre standards. From Kikuyu language ‘liquid soul’, Luo benga and Swahili afrobeat to genre-bending Congolese and Tanzanian tracks recorded in Nairobi, Kenya Special sees Soundway yet again taking the less trodden path. Many of the tracks featured here are peppered with innovation and experimentation highlighting how diverse the music scene in Kenya was at the time. 

In 1970s Kenya the two threads of rumba and benga loosely dominated the music scene. Benga quickly became Kenya’s unique contribution to afro-pop; spreading like wildfire through the interior countryside with it’s fast, 4/4 machine-gun beat and intricate electric guitar layers. The Congolese take on Afro-Cuban rumba was introduced by touring bands many of whom settled in East Africa - influencing bands from Kenya and Tanzania to come up with their own take on this popular style. Alongside these styles were small ensembles and hotel-sponsored bands, playing a blend of music that often included rock ‘n’ roll riffs, elements of ‘afro’ music (influenced by West African musicians like Fela Kuti), and multiple other combinations from South African and Zambian guitar styles to disco, funk and Swahili coastal rhythms like chakacha.

Painstakingly compiled, assembled and researched over two years by a team of five people from five countries (Kenya included), Kenya Special is a collection that looks beyond the mainstream and brings new life and recognition to some little known gems and forgotten classics of Kenya’s past. 

The Rift Valley Brothers - Mu Africa (Kenya Special)

I’m totally and utterly obsessed by music and the fact that I’m totally and utterly obsessed makes me very happy


Link to my radio show The Cosmic Disco Show 

https://repeater-radio.com/shows/the-cosmic-disco-show/

linktr.ee/dj_kc

For booking please contact 

collinskieran@hotmail.co.uk

Afrodelisco

johnycash2007