Sory Bamba Du Mali – Nani Nani

( Mali , 1979 , Sonafric )

posted on 21 / 04 / 2024

For today, I wanted to share with you “Nani Nani“, a deep psychedelic Afro Soul Jazz Funk track with Dogon (Malian ethnic group) Folklore influences, recorded in 1979 by the mythical Malian composer & musician Bourama “Sory” Bamba on the legendary French record label “Sonafric“.

Marvelous Holygrail record from star to finish, pivotal piece of the history of the Malian music, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

Sory Bamba Du Mali – Nani Nani (Mali, 1979, Sonafric)

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Armand de Preseau

Guelewar Band Of Banjul – Yaye Boul Ma Bayi

( Gambia , 1979 , Valerie )

posted on 07 / 03 / 2024

Following this former article, I wanted to share with you “Yaye Boul Ma Bayi“, an outstanding deep Psychedelic 70s Afro Mbalax Fusion Soul Jazz track, taken from the first album from the legendary Gambian band “Guelewar Band Of Banjul” recorded in 1981.

Leaded by the Gambian composer & musician Laaye N’Gom, the group included many mythical Gambian & Senegalese musicians such :

– Leader, Vocals, Keyboards, Conductor, Liner Notes : Laaye N’Gom ;

– Vocals : Moussa N’Gom ;

– Alto Saxophone : Bas Lo Fara Biram ;

– Bass : Njok Malick Mike Njie ;

– Drums : Oussou Ndiaye ;

– Guitar : Moussa Njobdi Njie ;

– Percussion : Adu Salla, Alive Badara Cham N’Gom, Koto Suno Icoto N’Gom ;

– Tenor Saxophone : Laaye Sallah Ombor ;

One of the best Gambian ever recorded, really hard to find nowadays, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

Guelewar Band Of Banjul – Yaye Boul Ma Bayi (Gambia, 1979, Valerie)

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Armand de Preseau

The Drive – Move With The Spirit

( South Africa , 1975 , RCA Victor )

posted on 12 / 11 / 2023

For today, I wanted to share with you “Move With The Spirit“, a deep catchy Afro Jazz Funk Soul Instrumental with great saxophone parts, recorded in 1975 by the Southern African band “The Drive” founded in 1971 by Adolphus “Bunny” Luthuli and Henry Sithole.

The band was composed with :

Alto Saxophone : Henry Sithole ;

Bass Guitar : Tony Sauli ;

Drums, Percussion, Congas : Nelson Magwaza ;

Guitar : Adolphus ‘Bunny’ Luthuli ;

Producer : David Thekwane ;

Synthesizer, Electric Piano, Organ : Bhekumuzi “Beki” Mseleku ;

Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone : Stanley Sithole ;

Trumpet : Danny Sithole ;

Splendid & highly recommended music, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

The Drive – Move With The Spirit (South Africa, 1975, RCA Victor)

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Armand de Preseau

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