Nana - The Lulus Band

Ibo Combo - Mateau

DjeuhDjoah & Lieutenant Nicholson - Tout Le Monde Pense

A double shot of vital Soukous / Coupé Décalé hybrids out of Abidjan & Paris.
12" vinyl available here:
http://shop.sofrito.co.uk/product/super-single-ivoire-promotion-ep

“Nassima” is a deep hybrid of Soukous and Highlife, recorded in Abidjan in 1975 by the mysterious Bazaré D. Pablo. Thumping percussion, intricate guitar, ethereal vocals and a solid bassline add up to a perennial Sofrito classic that never fails.

Nassima (excerpt) // Bazaré D. Pablo et Orchestre Nassima

The Sofrito Island series continues with a 7" single featuring two heavy-hitting 70s cadence rarities from Martinique.
7" Vinyl Available Here:
http://sofrito.bigcartel.com/product/island-series-martinique-7


Nothing if not well-travelled, Michel Bagoe spent his early years moving between Senegal and Martinique prior to moving to Paris in the early 70s. From there he decamped to Cote D'Ivoire to become the resident vocalist at the famous "Canne a Sucre" nightclub in Abidjan.
"Oulé Collé" is taken from a session recorded by a who's who of Martiniquan musicians in Paris in 1976.

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Island Series // Michel Bagoé // Oulé Collé (Excerpt)

Up next on Phonica Premieres is a seriously groovy cut from International Soleil Band off the new Soundway 12".  Ta Lassa is an '80s West African Disco crossover from the International Soleil band straight outta Guinea. Composed by Gnamakoron Sidi Diabaté it was originally featured on an album released in 1983 by French Warners offshoot WAM (West African Music) - a short lived label that recorded about 20 releases of West African music released in France. Also Featuring Mory Djely Kouyate this track was a staple of the 22 band's repertoire in the 1970s (in which many of the ISB played) - famous for their recordings on the legendary state-run Editions Syliphone label. We've decided to premiere the extended (DJ friendly) Hide & Smile edit on the A side. There's throbbing bass and keyboard interplay punctuated by classic Guinee guitar lines, metronomic drumming and 80s synth sweeps eventually drops into a more recognisable Guinean vocal outing. This beautiful 12" will be out on the 20th of May and you can reserve a copy on our website: j.mp/TaLassa

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Phonica Premieres: International Soleil Band - Ta Lassa (Hide & Smile Edit) [SOUNDWAY]

Brazil 45, 44 – http://www.mrbongo.com/products/jorge-ben-xica-da-silva-myriam-makeba-xica-da-silva

A. Jorge Ben - Xica da Silva / AA. Myriam Makeba - Xica da Silva

Slightly delayed at the pressing plant, apologies.

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Miriam Makeba - Xica Da Silva

Mohammed Malcolm Ben & His African Feeling Organization - Preservation Of Humanity

For full info click here:
http://www.musicamacondo.com/2019/03/premiere-guts-daddy-sweet-feat-pat-ka/

Philantropiques

Premiere: Guts - Daddy Sweet Feat. Pat Kalla

Available on Analog Africa No.13 - The Skeletal Essences of Afro Funk
Release date: April 30th

Ecoute ma Melodie - Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou

A simple slice of bumping Cadence Disco sounds for a happy dancefloor - a hit at recent Sofrito sessions...

Fanatik - Sofrito Cadence Disco Edit

Sofrito Super Singles // Island Series // Percussions  // DJ mixes & sessions