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Release date 02.12.2014
"On his visit to Kinshasa James Brown dubbed him *Mister Dynamite*"

It has been a struggle to lay hands on Verckys, although the man doesn´t go unnoticed. Notorious for being one of Congo´s most ruthless business men, the legendary musician had build a whole imperium in Kinshasa, the capital city of the central african power house (arguably one of the toughest places in the world) and has a whole building with his name, in the very heart of the city.

So I travelled to the Congo in June of 2013 to find Verckys only to find out that he headed in opposite direction to sort out his health issues. But I did meet his manager who gave me his phone number, so I called:  "Oh Monsieur Samy, we need to met, lets talk business", he said, probably not knowing that I was an independent record label, with all it represents.  But the more I spoke to the men the more I realised that he was genuinely interested in music more then anything else. The following message I received few weeks ago, confirmed my feeling:

"Samy, I am writing to you because I´m a little worried. I´ve been thinking about your selection and I now wonder if your compilation will do well due to the fact that the chosen songs had little impact in Kinshasa. Others had much more success"
I was surprised but pleased to see that he cared about the project although I had already paid him in full. But why wouldn't he? Its his music after all.

"Most of the songs you´ve selected were recorded in Nairobi, for the Kenyan market. These songs did very well there, also in Zambia, but here in the Congo they flopped...except for "Ya Nini", that was a monster hit. Still, I am very surprised you´ve mentioned it has become a legendary track in Colombia, positively surprised"

This compilation was supposed to be released in October as a limited edition of 2000 copies, but after a few Skype chats with Verckys, seeing that he has come to terms with his health issues, and pushing for a European tour come next summer, we´ve decided to release this as Analog Africa No.17 which is now going to see light of day first week of December.

In the mean time enjoy this imperial slice of Congolese Afrobeat. "Bassala Hot" is doomed to  cast a spell on each and every dancefloor that dares to spin its bewitching sound. Beware!!!

Thank you for reading. Samy (Analog Africa)

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Bassala Hot - Verckys et l´Orchestre Vévé

Huachuma icaro by Don Kucho from Peru
Bandcamp : https://tomanka.bandcamp.com/track/mescalito

Mescalito

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Susso - Ansumana

Since Arsankhan was born he has revelled into influencing people with his energy. Melancholic atmospheres and ethno notes combine within a deep frame of emotions from a man form the East who aims to reach out to people's soul. Music is his way to create human connection all over the world and we are very glad to welcome him with a 2 Track EP. Enjoy!

Find Arsankhan on Soundcloud: @arsankhan

Mixed and mastered by Alex Rutile Aka Maru Ten, February 2019, Howson Studios, SE London.

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Starting slow
step by step, I 
grow. 
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From hanging to flying
upside down, more and more,
just like changes are strengthening,
every belly's a core.

Tracklist:
Multi Culti - Multinational DNA 
Geju - Niv
Islandman - Dimitro
BéTé - Asouf
M.Rux - Djoungou
Jaja - Zaka
Ohxala - The Laibon Dance
M.Rux - El Baraka
Nicolas Pera - Nova (M.Rux Remix)
Ali Farka Toure - Ai Bine (Mura Edit)
Tamu Seseh - Omerar Nanda 
Wide Awake - Verum
Ulises - Una
Scram - Senhor Doutor (Adam Port Edit)
Ali Kuru - Ahval
Rodrigo Gallardo - Uakti
Francis Bebey - Forest Nativity (Santiago Montalb)
Issa Bagayogo - Ciew Mawale (Kraut Bootleg)
Praah Musique & Rafaele Castiglione - Ayahuasca
Ali Farahani - Younan
Dead Can Dance - Song Of The Stars (Estray Deep)
Coss - Masala 
Zuma Dionys - Isha
Leo Leobons - Patuáde IFÁ (ohxalá Remix)
Zuma Dionys - Drago
Jota Karloza - Om (Ibu Selva Multidimensional remix)
Spaniol_-_Apresentação_De_Percussões_Brasileiras
Yør Kultura - Pokhara Love
Peter Power - Dansakoni
Thornato - Last Chance (feat The Spy from Cairo)
Ali Kuru - Bazaar

Thank you @llleeennnooonnn for the beautiful cover!

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