Sunday Jam n°86-Saï Mbog (James Stewart live at Nova Lyon)

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One of the go-to terms for anything “tropical” nowadays, Zouk is a music genre born in the late 70’s in the French Antillean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Zouk's first iteration was crafted by the band Kassav’ when bandleaders Desvarieux and Décimus longed for a local "Disco-type music”, thus proudly proposing their own homegrown brand of pop. Carved around the foundation of an infectious pattern carried by hi-hat cymbals, Zouk was created as a weapon to elevate the status of frowned-upon Antillean cultural practices. It was a powerful response to the musical and political domination of France and other regions of the Caribbean. Kassav' paved the way for the groundbreaking genre to become both culturally relevant and commercially viable beyond the Antilles, reaching a career high in 1985 with a global hit in which they cheekily claim that Zouk is "the only medicine they need".

Borrowing elements from the neighboring islands - such as Cadence-lypso from Dominica and Compas from Haiti - Zouk’s signature sound was also shaped by the tools from the burgeoning digital age, as musicians and producers embraced the MIDI technology with its promise of fun through loop-programming. Many of these eager pioneers jumped head in and didn't shy from manufacturing anvil-sounding snare drums, wacky vocal modulations, epic horns, saturated bass and sexy synths... all of it duly drenched in reverb!

Perceived right away by some stiff necks as low-brow entertainment inducing lewd motions of the hips, Zouk was actually the result of incredibly sophisticated recording technology and visionary talent. Although derided in the distant French “métropole” - with hits from bands such as “La Compagnie Créole” and “Zouk Machine” relegated to camping and carnival DJ playlists - Zouk invaded the African continent within a decade. The familiarity of Zouk’s underlying rhythm spoke to many through the deep and complex web of pre-slavery roots connecting Africa to the Caribbean.

Whereas most white French music snobs disregarded Zouk as a synonym for bad taste and cheesy regionalism - sometimes with the racist tinge of colonial contempt - African listeners loved it for what it was: a kick-ass beat to sweat to, especially while dancing close to a partner. Since the early 80’s, African musicians have been paying homage to the couple-friendly genre, quoting words from the creole lexicon (“Doudou”) and blending in their own territorial twists: be it in francophone (Makossa, Rumba, Soukous) or lusophone countries (Tarraxinha, Kizomba, Coladeira). A lot of Afro Zouk legends actually met, hung out and worked in recording studios and DJ booths of the cosmopolitan city of Paris, which has been acting as the cross-pollinating hub of French-speaking black diasporas since the 70's.

00:00 · Kibwe - La Nuit des Noces (D.R.C.)
05:08 · Angelina Tezanou - Poison (Cameroon)
07:29 · Tunis de Lálá - Cabo Verde (Cabo Verde )
10:02 · Sekouba Bambino - Irréprochable (Guinea)
12:51 · Zo Gang International - Bébé Bonbon (Ivory Coast)
15:11 · Petit Tchadien - Pauvret (C.A.R.)
19:04 · Saluky System - Silvia (Guinea Bissau)
21:47 · Elvis Kemayo · Les Divorcés (Cameroon)
24:47 · Projecto Universo - Zouk Love (Ivory Coast)
27:39 · Kanda Bongo Man - Nzambe (D.R.C.)
30:24 · Americo Gomes - Indijan (Guinea Bissau)
33:14 · Júlio Silva Band - Mozambique a Xonguile (Angola)
35:48 · La Diva Samra - Yenaladha (Comoros)
38:28 · Idi Sarki - Rouwan Zouma (Niger)
41:07 · Shakira Shakiraa - Teriba (Uganda)
43:01 · Nimon Toki Lala - Fous Moi Le Camp (Togo)
45:18 · Bétika - Je l'aime (Ivory Coast)
47:13 · Boy Ge Mendes - Kompa Semba (Cabo Verde)
50:40 · Keke Kassiry - Bakwonon Zo Gnimadere (Ivory Coast)
52:22 · Kumbi Saleh - Eku Egbemi (Ghana)
56:42 · Tchico Tchicaya - Escale aux antilles (D.R.C.)
1:00:22 · Woya - Êwê (Ivory Coast)
1:02:53 · Lady Isa - Kuteleza Si Kwanguka (D.R.C.)

Afro Zouk, Vol. 2 • Bonded By Beat

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TropiPhonic Vol 8 Republica Dominicana a Haiti a Martinique a Africa Oeste a Colombia w/ Sir Ramases

The first time I was introduced to Ethiopian music, I believe that, like many, it was through the "Ethiopiques" compilations of the French musicologist Francis Falceto. My first reaction was: "my god! From what planet does this music come from, it can't be from planet earth!" This sound is so unique, it makes you go from tears to dance... 

This music comes from the planet earth, it comes from Ethiopia. 

Very quickly, I had the desire to go there to see what made this sound so particular. In October 2017, I flew to Addis Ababa to spend three weeks there. I met some key people without whom my stay would not have been the same. Thanks to them, I could feel on the spot a part of the spirit of this music and also find some of these so rare records.

This mix is in memory of this trip, as a tribute to my friends and also to share the emotions that I have on this so unique music. 

Tracklist :
1 - Telela Kebede - Alemiye
2 - Alemayehu Eshete - Shegitu Mari
3 - Alemayehu Eshete - Enkoy Nat Yabay Dar
4 - Getachew Kassa - Bey Lesenabetsh
5 - Selomon Shibeshi - Endet Zenegashiw
6 - Lemma G. Hiwot - Yeweyn Abebaye
7 - Lemma G. Hiwot - Hay Loga
8 - Bezunesh Bekele - Aha Gedawo
9 - Mahmoud Ahmed - Gebtuat Yihon Fikire
10 - Alemayehu Eshete - Gizew Honeshyna
11 - Alemayehu Eshete - Tenageri
12 - Ayalew Mesfin - Yewofie Birr Abeba
13 - Beyene H. Mariam - Biiwanu Afkire
14 - Zenebetch Tesfaye - Indalayish
15 - Lemma G. Hiwot - Kulun Man Qualesh
16 - Tilahun Gessesse – Leyito Blaskerew
17 - Mahmoud Ahmed – Befikir Atkeligi 
18 - Tilahun Gessesse - Sima 
19 - Telela Kebede – Kelemewa
20 - Tilahun Gessesse – Min Bileshin Neber
21 - Alemayehu Borobor - Tew Irres
22 - Tefera Kassa - Lemin Tefashi
23 - Menelik Wossenatchew - Belew Bedubaye
24 - Menelik Wossenatchew - Tezeta

The Mystic Sound Of Addis-Abeba

They call Sam Mangwana "Le Pigeon Voyageur" - a roaming pigeon. He could also be called a rolling stone because wherever he lays his microphone is his home. In this episode, we behold the amazing return of rumba's living legend - Sam Mangwana. Produced by Georges Collinet.

Sam Mangwana - Le Pigeon Voyageur

A mix centered around the sound of 90s/early 00s era Funaná from Cabo Verde. Intertwined with Soukous from Guinea-Bissau and a bit of Kuduro fusion from Angola, this hour is a fast paced journey around Lusophone Africa built to make you dance, enjoy!

Tracklist

Pilon - S'ta Contente
Camilo Domingos - Dinheiro
Chacha di Charmi - Sabichona
Djau & Fa Star - Moreninhas
Chandinho Dede - Funaná Cu Duro
Jacqueline Fortes - Coopéranti
Elida Almeida - Amigu
Pulonga'l Bita - Tchotchi
Varela Monteiro Bodinho - Tarrafal
Jorge Neto - Bitcho Ferado
Bela - Sima Na Moda
Jakeliny - Txupa Dedu
Netos de Cabral - Nha Intençao (feat. Paulo Tavares)
Sandrinha - Kusa Sta Mudado
Tota Lopi - Catchor Ta Micha So Ku 1 Pe

Island Time Radio: Mix 54 - Funaná Special

TPS 059 - RARA RHYTHMS AND SOUNDS OF HAITI
 
Selections by a man called warwick

We pay tribute to the magical and hypnotic RaRa Rhythms and sounds 
and the influence in Haitian music from the past to present. 
Folkloric, Roots, Jazz, Rock and Pop
Creole Mizik Rasin Vaksen power

TPS 059 - RARA RHYTHMS AND SOUNDS OF HAITI - Selections by a man called Warwick

Washington, DC's Number One Tropical Vinyl Party "Ritmos Raros" celebrates its third anniversary! -  Sounds from Trinidad, Sao Tome, Guyana, Peru, Colombia, Uruguay, Brazil, Martinique, Honduras, Angola, Belize, Ecuador, Cabo Verde, Costa Rica, Guadaloupe, Panama, Puerto Rico, Congo, Kenya, Dominican Republic, Mascarenes and More

Unreleased tracks from Lancelot Layne, Magin Diaz, Felix del Rosario, Sonora Curro, Raymond Family, Ansel Wyatt, Zotobre, Frank da Pina, Juaneco y Su Combo, Freddy y Sus Afro Latinos, Kahoureia, Maximo Rodriguez y sus Estrellas, Conjunto Miramar, Emile Volel, Pedro Ramaya, Los Ribereños, Fitz Vaughn Bryan

Ritmos Raros

Radio "Ritmos Raros" Tropical Classics & Rarities (selected by Sir Ramases)

Nothing sparks so much joy, nothing makes me happier than old highlife music. I love cadence or cumbia, sometimes salsa, i can dive deep into the melancholy of brazilian or lusafrican music, but really...the feeling of just being happy to be alive? It has to be highlife... to be high on life. So here's another #anticabinfever minimix (50/50 Ghana & Nigeria, vinyl only) for all my quarantinos y quarantinas. 
Enjoy, stay home, stay safe and be happy!

Tracklist:


1. The Powerful Believers & B.B.Collins - Anoma Antu A (Ghana)
2. Rex Lawson - Osima Atoru Korote (Nigeria) 
3. Coroware Musaka & his I.K. Brothers - Etonwei Miene (Nigeria)
4. Kyeremateng Atwede - Okwantuni (Ghana)
5. Kyeremateng Atwede - I go die for you (Ghana)
6. Opambuo Int. Band of Ghana - Show me your love (Ghana)
7. Chief Echo Oyerigha Toikumo - Imiyen ye Nimi (Nigeria)
8. Atakora Manu - Super Obu Bebu (Ghana)
9. Ali Chuks & his Peacemakers Int. - Late Celestine Ukwu (Nigeria)
10. Sir Waziri Oshomah - Chief J A Aigbokhaode (Nigeria)

Highlife Minimix

We wanted to put this set together for quiet a while now, something different for your listening ears raw #folkmusic from the #Balkans a historical rich musical region that shouldn't be over looked, submerged in #tradition #diversity and #culture we hope to shine a little light to your #soul and open the door to your heart with these sounds, so tune in like subscribe Follow and share

TPS 036 - A BALKAN FOLK ODYSSEY

Given the recent violent upheaval and ongoing strife in Mali, those of us deeply entranced by Malian culture, and, in particular, the immense hypnotic beauty of Malian music, have put together a selection of songs encompassing the diverse rhythmic grandeur from across the country.  This is a concerted global effort to showcase the most vital cornerstone of Malian culture in an attempt to preserve its reputation in the face of its current, grim reality. We hope our highlights of Mali's rich history of musical innovation will serve as a starting point for reclaiming an image tainted by unnecessary conflict. May peace and music return to Mali soon. 

Selectors: 

Philippe Noël (Canicuale Tropicale, Montreal) | www.caniculetropicale.com 

Adam Isbell (Racubah, London)  | https://soundcloud.com/the-man-from-timbuktu

Gregoire de Villanova (Oriki, Paris) | http://gregdevillanova.com/orikimusic | www.diasporarecords.com  

Rickard Masip (Tropical Treats, Stockholm) 

Hidehito Morimoto (Soul Bonanza, Tokyo) | www.soulbonanza.com

Vik Sohonie (Ostinato, East Indies) | www.ostinatorecords.com

Artwork by: 
Hidehito Morimoto & Vik Sohonie

Sound Equalizing by: 
Hidehito Morimoto

Original Photo: 
Joe Penney, Reuters

Le Monde à Change: A Tribute to Mali 1970 - 1991

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Le Monde à Change: A Tribute to Mali 1970 - 1991

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