TERANGA BEAT proudly presents DEXTER JOHNSON & Le SUPER STAR de DAKAR in their last performance before their departure to Abidjan in 1969. Mastered from the original tape this recording captures the energy and quality of these most spectacular performers. The group was led by the inimitable Dexter Johnson, a saxophonist whose unique timbre influenced generations of horn players in Senegal and who can stand with pride next to the great jazz musicians.

Nigerian born he came to Dakar through Bamako & left his mark from the first night he arrived in the city with the GUINEAN JAZZ, in 1957. Later he played with the STAR BAND de DAKAR & finally with the SUPER STAR de DAKAR where he made a great duo with the singer LABA SOSSEH in the club “À l’Étoile”.

“Live à l’Étoile” features many great Afro-Cuban classics, two killer boogaloos and a cover of Wilson Pickett’s “Something You Got”. The recording also shows for the very first time the capacity of Dexter after the departure of LABA SOSSEH. This gave him the opportunity to become the absolute frontman & to have the singers JOHN GOMIS, WILLIAM & MAĪSSA NGOM accompany his tenor saxophone.

The 2LP comes out in a deluxe ‘60s style cover with a bonus track & MP3 download code. Both LP & CD booklet includes photos & linear notes outlining Dexter’s musical career. We hope you will enjoy.


Dexter Johnson & Le Super Star de Dakar - Something You Got

Amara Toure- Temedy

Hammond Eggs

Africa 45, number 9 - http://www.mrbongo.com/products/rail-band-mariba-yassah-les-ambassadeurs-du-motel-de-bamako-get-up-james-7

A. Rail Band - Mariba Yassah ft. Mory Kanté

One of Mali’s best known outfits, also known as Super Rail Band and the Bamako Rail Band. Led by the legendary Salif Keita. Their unique style came about as a result of the fusion of Afro-Latin-Jazz and traditional styles.

This track is super funky and tight from the first beat, with a catchy trumpet line running over the top and throughout. Mory Kanté features here on lead vocals.

Originally released on their album entitled ‘Super Rail Band Of The Buffet Hotel Del La Gare De Bamako, Mali - Rail Band’, in 1973 on RCAM. 

B. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako - Get Up James

Salif Keita becomes the subject of some unusual A-side/B-side drama here - he left Rail Band to join Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako! Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako are considered to be one of Africa’s greatest bands, assembled in the early 70’s in Mali.

This record is a James Brown cover with a psychedelic-West African twist. Loud and proud JB style call-and-response vocals, driving organ, drums and guitar.

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Mariba - Yasa

OSTLP/CD002

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"Easily one of the most intriguing and ear-opening records I've heard in a long time" - Errol Nazareth, CBC Radio (Canada)

"An expertly curated experience of one of the late-20th Century’s most thrilling musical encounters" - The Playground UK

"A compilation to revel in" - The Arts Desk

"An energetic, enlightening listen... Two records in and Ostinato’s track record is downright sterling." - The Vinyl District 

"Those of the caliber of Synthesize the Soul are rare." - RFI Musique

"An homage to the music of migrants of Cabo Verde." - VICE

Watch the trailer here: vimeo.com/195576843

CD/2XLP/Digital 
36-page CD Booklet
20-page LP Booklet

Through 18 diverse tracks, this compilation offers a timely revelation of how immigration to Europe and the United States from the Cape Verde Islands in the 1980s gave us an alternate history of electronic music, almost a decade ahead of its time, as traditional Funana rhythms met the synthesizer.

Synthesize the Soul: Astro-Atlantic Hypnotica from the Cape Verde Islands 1973 - 1988

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Chump Lopes - Elisio Gomes & Joachim Varela

Papi Brandao y sus Ejecutivos - Decidete mi Amor

Loi Tok Tok Eboma- Mungwana

From the upcoming release:
Analog Africa No.11 - Le Super Borgou de Parakou - The Bariba Sound
Release date: 27th Mars 2012

Sembe Sembe Boudou (Folklore Dendi) - Le Super Borgou de Parakou

Edits

Harlem River Drive (Teza Cappuccino Edit)

Seminal UK Dub outfit Resonators return with another crucial, dubwise offering on London label Wah Wah 45s.

‘Miles Says’ takes on a more sun-kissed approach, a blissful summertime jam... 

More info here: https://bit.ly/2MONoZL

Premiere: Resonators - Miles Says

Artist: LascaMão
Title: Rufar Dos Tamborins / Caminho De Minas
Format: 7" Vinyl / Digital Single

Release Date: July 8, 2013

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LascaMão - Caminho De Minas

Names You Can Trust is an Independent Record Label based out of Brooklyn NY.

Artists & Alumni:

Greenwood Rhythm Coalition
Midnight Lab Band
Beverley Road All Stars
Frente Cumbiero
Meridian Brothers
Doctor Stereo
Tyrone Evans
Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra
La Mecánica Popular
Ticklah
El Combo Chimbita
Romperayo
Aillacara 2743
Bixiga 70
Lascamāo
NY Hustlers
Alex Mendoza y sus Poetas Del Ritmo
Romanowski





