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Baaba maal gilli  Djery fele.mp3

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William Onyeabor - Good Name

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Ye Ye by Daphni (from William Onyeabor's "When the Going is Smooth & Good")

A live-mix from 2011 by the Analog Africa Soundsystem aka Samy Ben Redjeb & Pedo Knopp for Gilles Peterson World Wide Show No. 714  (mix starts at 4:40)

Analog Africa Soundsystem DJ Mix for Gilles Peterson World Wide No. 714

INTERVIEW: http://www.thefader.com/2013/10/28/lungu-lungu-buruntuma-from-guinea-bissau

https://soundcloud.com/buruntuma


Lungu Lungu: Buruntuma

Buruntuma, "Homenagem ao Heroi"

William Onyeabor "Something You Will Never Forget" By Policy

Body And Soul Remix By Scientist

Wa Ka Wo Ho - Kweku Mankind prod by Sewor Okudzeto

[APWW PGM #383] [Originally Aired in 2002]

Baaba Maal has toured the world, backed by his electric group, Daande Lenol. Sometimes he has performed as an acoustic duo with his longtime musical partner, Mansour Seck, on guitars and vocals. And rarely, Baaba has assembled a large acoustic group featuring guitars and traditional instruments. We caught such a moment at one of our all time favorite live recordings, Baaba and his acoustic big band performing at Joe's Pub in New York City. Beautiful! 

Baaba Maal Acoustic - Live In NYC

As'jiki

In preparation for Batida's forthcoming LP on Soundway, they've enlisted the remixing talents of Angolan producer DJ Satelite. Who first came to our attention with his accidental UK Funky anthem ' Trombetas De Angola'. Sterling stuff indeed!

Oh, and you should also check their recent re-issue of Tabu Ley Rochereau's 'Hafi Deo' as well.

Batida 'Pobre E Rico (Dj Satelite Remix)' - Boiler Room Debuts

OUT NOW!

Order here: https://glitterbeat.bandcamp.com/album/fofoulah

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www.fofoulah.com

“Fofoulah's music is a new voice in the endless Atlantic musical dialogue - what marks them out is the blurring of distinction between West African, jazz and popular music. Their interplay between polyrhythmic Sabar drumming, riffs and free-flowing improvisation can transcend categories…”
++Justin Adams (JuJu, Robert Plant, producer Tinariwen)

The London-based quintet Fofoulah (meaning “it's there” in Wolof) was formed in 2011 and features Tom Challenger (Red Snapper) on saxophone and keyboards, Phil Stevenson (Iness Mezel) on guitar, Johnny Brierley (Outhouse Ruhabi) on bass, Dave Smith (Robert Plant’s Sensational Space Shifters) on drums, and Kaw Secka (Irok) on Sabar drums.

With the rhythms of the Sabar drums - a traditional form of Wolof drumming from Gambia and Senegal – at its heart, Fofoulah’s music has evolved into an inspired cosmopolitan mélange that also incorporates elements of electronic music, dub, improvisation and afro-rock. Like the complex city they live in, their music is shaped and lifted by diverse sound-worlds and cultures.

“Some of us grew up within this culture, some of us studied the rhythms but most importantly we all realized and embraced the undeniable power and energy of these (sabar) drums”
Johnny Brierley (bass)

“This deeply traditional music connects people with sound, rhythm and movement in a very unique and special way and is a constant inspiration in everything we do.”
Dave Smith (drums)

Having performed mainly in the creative hubs of east London and Bristol, in 2013 Fofoulah released the ‘Bene Bop EP’, a collaboration with Senegalese singer Biram Seck. Later that year the band entered the famed Real World Studios near Bath to begin work on their radiant debut album ‘FOFOULAH.’

Produced by drummer Dave Smith (Robert Plant, JuJu) ‘FOFOULAH’ is a previously unvisited crossroads where Sabar rhythms meet dub basslines and sci-fi synths; liquid melodies and Wolof rap entangle with trance-like dance grooves; and raw guitars, horns and samples blend with west and north African song forms.

In the album’s liner notes, bass player Johnny Brierley describes the creative journey that led to the making the album:
“The rhythms and traditions of the drums were essential starting points for our compositions and acted as the building blocks for all the other instruments…our music has developed and evolved with each members musical background and influences being heard within the band…'Fofoulah', our first album, is a snapshot of the band at this moment in time and the result of a constantly developing sound”
In keeping with the band’s expansive approach, the album also features an incredible roster of guest voices: Senegalese singer and Bristol resident Batch Gueye, UK singer / producer sensation Ghostpoet (courtesy of 'Play it Again Sam'), Algerian/Parisian singer Iness Mezel and the acclaimed Gambian born, Fulani musician Juldeh Camara (JuJu, Robert Plant).

Fofoulah is not merely a cross-cultural project. They are a dynamic band born naturally out of personal friendships and varied backgrounds, the nerve net of contemporary London and the post-global interconnectedness we all experience daily. The band is propulsive, innovative, celebratory and always leaning forward. They are a thrilling extension of the deeply rooted Sabar rhythms upon which their music revolves.

“Lets join together, leave conflict and work together. There is peace in community”
--No Troubles (Kelinte)

“If you don’t appreciate the truth of who you are and what the world brings to you, you will struggle. As we work we offer ourselves to the world.”
--The Clean Up (Rahas)

Fofoulah are: Tom Challenger - saxophone/keyboards, Phil Stevenson – guitar, Johnny Brierley – bass, Dave Smith - drums/sabar, Kaw Secka - sabar/tama


Fofoulah feat. Ghostpoet - Don't Let Your Mind Unravel, Safe Travels

We were honoured to be involved in the Africa Express Presents: 'Maison des Jeunes' project  - an album of collaborations recorded over 7 days in a temporary studio at the Maison des Jeunes youth club in Bamako, Mali. The album features a new wave of contemporary Malian musicians including Gambari, Bijou and Songhoy Blues collaborating with the likes of Two Inch Punch, Damon Albarn, Brian Eno, Nick Zinner and Ghostpoet.

The album exists in a stunning deluxe vinyl edition and CD but the richness of the sessions continues to bear forth fresh music. The tracks that we share with you today are exclusive bonus tracks from those original sessions in Bamako, produced by Lil Silva, Two Inch Punch and Jeff Wootton (Gorillaz). 


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Africa Express - Maliora (produced by Lil Silva)

We were honoured to be involved in the Africa Express Presents: 'Maison des Jeunes' project - an album of collaborations recorded over 7 days in a temporary studio at the Maison des Jeunes youth club in Bamako, Mali. The album features a new wave of contemporary Malian musicians including Gambari, Bijou and Songhoy Blues collaborating with the likes of Two Inch Punch, Damon Albarn, Brian Eno, Nick Zinner and Ghostpoet.

The album exists in a stunning deluxe vinyl edition and CD but the richness of the sessions continues to bear forth fresh music. The tracks that we share with you today are exclusive bonus tracks from those original sessions in Bamako, produced by Lil Silva, Two Inch Punch and Jeff Wootton (Gorillaz).


Africa Express - Loop (Mali Guitare) (Produced by Jeff Wootton)

We were honoured to be involved in the Africa Express Presents: 'Maison des Jeunes' project - an album of collaborations recorded over 7 days in a temporary studio at the Maison des Jeunes youth club in Bamako, Mali. The album features a new wave of contemporary Malian musicians including Gambari, Bijou and Songhoy Blues collaborating with the likes of Two Inch Punch, Damon Albarn, Brian Eno, Nick Zinner and Ghostpoet.

The album exists in a stunning deluxe vinyl edition and CD but the richness of the sessions continues to bear forth fresh music. The tracks that we share with you today are exclusive bonus tracks from those original sessions in Bamako, produced by Lil Silva, Two Inch Punch and Jeff Wootton (Gorillaz).

Africa Express - N Taara (produced by Two Inch Punch)

Fantasma, the latest project of South African innovator and creative pioneer Spoek Mathambohave unveiled a new song from their forthcoming EP and announced details of their first ever UK headline show at the 100 Club in London on 18th November.

Premiered via Dummy Mag, 'Eye of The Sun' features South African artist Moonchild on vocals. The 'Eye of The Sun' EP will be released via Soundway records on 10th November.

You can pre-order Fantasma's forthcoming EP 'Eye of the Sun' here from the Soundway store: smarturl.it/EyeOfTheSun

Fantasma - Eye Of The Sun

Baaba Maal - Koni (Featuring Ernest Ranglin)

Sabari

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