Month: April 2023

Nkotti François & Les Black Styl – Eyeo Me Ndi (Cameroun, 1980s, Editions Retro 2000)

Following this previous post, I wanted to share with you for today “Eyeo Me Ndi“, a bouncy frantic Afro Disco Funk Makossa track, taken from one of the first LP (probably the third ?) from the mythical Cameroonian band “Les Black Styl” from the city of Douala, that included the finest musicians of that era such as Toto Guillaume, Emile Kangue, Guy Lobe & Mouelle Jean and leaded by the legendary composer & musician Nkotti François.

Recorded in Paris (France) in the early 80s, this album is one of their hardest to find – Personal dance floor filler, hope you’ll enjoy !

This post is dedicated to Nkotti François, my Cameroonian father who sadly passed away on August 2021. Miss you so much my friend, but my pain is relieved, I know that you will now sing for the stars !

Nkotti François & Les Black Styl – Eyeo Me Ndi (Cameroun, 1980s, Editions Retro 2000)

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Have a nice Sunday see you on next Wednesday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

Jean Delin – Nelson Mandé La Pé (Guadeloupe, 1986, Paco Rabanne Design)

For today, I wanted to share with you “Nelson Mandé La Pé“, a catchy Tropical 80s Island Funk Synth Zouk Soul track with soulful horns, take from on of the few albums recorded by the composer and musician Jean Delin from Guadeloupe (French West Indies) on “Paco Rabanne Design“, the mythical 80s Parisian record label owned by the interplanetary known French Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne – Instant dancefloor burner here, enjoy !

Jean Delin – Nelson Mandé La Pé (Guadeloupe, 1986, Paco Rabanne Design)

You can also listen to this song on my Youtube Channel here : https://youtu.be/vjOuZhQ_BeU

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Have a nice Wednesday, see you on next Sunday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

Etoile de Dakar – Footaane (Senegal, 1980, MCA)

Following this former post, I wanted to share with you for today “Footaane“, a deep splendid Afro Mbalax Jazz Fusion track with latin flavors, taken from the “Thiapathioly” album recorded in the early 80s by the mythical Senegalese band Etoile de Dakar founded in 1977 by the legendary composer & musician Youssou N’Dour – Enjoy !

Etoile de Dakar – Footaane (Senegal, 1980, MCA)

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Have a nice Sunday see you on next Wednesday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

Bob Jalil (Jalil Bennis) & L’Orchestre Star-Melody – Bini Ou Binik (Morocco, 1967, Polydor)

Following this former post, I wanted to share with you for today “Bini Ou Binik” (“بيني و بينك” or “Between you & I” in Arabic), a refreshing uptempo Surf Jerk Rock Mod track, taken from one of the 2 singles recorded in the 60 by the legendary composer & singer “Bob” Jalil Bennis, a huge fan of the French “Yéyé” Sound of the 60s who managed to merge it with the Moroccon sound of that era with an outstanding result – Enjoy !

This post is dedicated to Jalil Bennis’ memory, who sadly passed away on December 2022.

Bob Jalil (Jalil Bennis) & L’Orchestre Star-Melody – Bini Ou Binik (Morocco, 1967, Polydor)

You can also listen to this song on my Youtube Channel here : https://youtu.be/cuBz6lsxSBQ

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Have a nice Wednesday, see you on next Sunday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

Abeti Masikini – Tata Mobutu (Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1976, Pathé)

Following this former post, I wanted to share with you for today “Tata Mobutu“, an outstanding mesmerizing Psychedelic Afro Soul Jazz Funk track, driven by the splendid voice of the Congolese Diva Elisabeth Finant, betterly known as Abeti Maskini, and taken from her 4th album out in 1976 on the mythical French record label “Pathé Marconi” – Enjoy !

Abeti Masikini – Tata Mobutu (Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1976, Pathé)

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Have a nice Sunday see you on next Wednesday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

Dynamic Africana – Igbehin Lalayo Nta (Nigeria, 1977, D.A.B. Int’l Records)

For today, I wanted to share with you “Igbehin Lalayo Nta“, a deep Afrobeat Soul Funk track from Nigeria with Highlife Jazz flavors, taken from the obscure one and only album self-produced & released by the band “Dynamic Africana” recorded in 1977 composed of :

Bass, Guitar : Sunday Awoyera ;

Bongos, Percussion : Titus Ogungbe ;

Congas, Vocals : Layo Ajibade ;

Drums : Gabriel Osanyingbemi ;

Lead Guitar, Vocals : Nat Ajibare ;

Leader, Vocals, Percussion : Sufi Shogbola ;

Dynamic Africana – Igbehin Lalayo Nta (Ghana, 1977, D.A.B. Int’l Records)

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Have a nice Wednesday, see you on next Sunday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

Jean Kely & Basth – Andosy Mora (Madagascar, 1979, Discomad)

For today, I wanted to share with you “Andosy Mora“, an instant feel-good psychedelic bouncy Afro Island Funk Soul Sagely track driven by mad organ parts & killer fuzzy guitar riffs, recorded in 1979 by the Madagascan duet of composers & musicians Sebastien “Basth” Henri & Jean Kelly on the mythical vinyl record label “Discomad” from Madagascar (only one of the Red Island to have a local pressing plant), which released more than 600 references – One of the grooviest tracks of the Indian Ocean, enjoy !

Jean Kely & Basth – Andosy Mora (Madagascar, 1979, Discomad)

You can also listen to this song on my Youtube Channel here : https://youtu.be/gbA50aTw87c

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Have a nice Sunday see you on next Wednesday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

Orchestre Les Volcans du Benin – Oya Ka Jojo (Benin, 1980, Albarika Store)

For today, I wanted to share with you “Oya Ka Jojo“, an incredible catchy Afro Cuban Salsa Latin Funk stormer from Benin with heavy horns, recorded in 1980 by the band “L’Orchestre Les Volcans Du Benin“, formerly named the National Police Orchestra of the republic of Benin, founded in 1962 – Instant dancefloor stormer, enjoy !

Orchestre Les Volcans du Benin – Oya Ka Jojo (Benin, 1980, Albarika Store)

You can also listen to this song on my Youtube Channel here : https://youtu.be/JQI7gFIiww4

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Have a nice Wednesday, see you on next Sunday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau

Fogue Docteur – Da’Da (Cameroun, 1980s, Edition Dogue)

For today, I wanted to share with you “Da’Da“, a deep bouncy psychedelic Cosmic Afro Funk Synth Folk track with Jazz & Afrobeat influences & killer saxophone parts, taken from an ultra rare album self-produced & released by the Cameroonian composer & musician Docteur Fogue – Enjoy !

Fogue Docteur – Da’Da (Cameroun, 1980s, Edition Dogue)

You can also listen to this song on my Youtube Channel here : https://youtu.be/hOA0lUNz2zU

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Have a nice Wednesday, see you on next Sunday for another musical (re)discovery !

Armand de Preseau