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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I Notturni – I Notturni

( Lebanon , 1970s , I Notturni Self-Released )

posted on 29 / 03 / 2024

For today, I wanted to share with you “I Notturni“, an incredible powerful psychedelic Rock Funk Soul instrumental with gorgeous flute & organ parts, taken from the one-and-only EP released by the Lebanese band “I Notturni” in the 70s (I think, any informations are welcomed…), leaded by the composer & musician Khaled Choughari, and that used to play in several night clubs of Lebanon (it was the resident band of “Casino Du Liban” for some times), Iran & Egypt.

The band was composed with :

Khaled Choughari : Music, Band leading ;

Ermanno Riccordi : Lyrics ;

Conductor : Tony Akkawi ;

Super obscure & hard to find record, one of the hardest to find Lebanese treasures, hope you’ll like it !

I Notturni – I Notturni (Lebanon, 1970s, I Notturni Self-Released)

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Armand de Preseau

The Smockers – Zeny Izy

( Madagascar , 1970s , Discomad )

posted on 23 / 03 / 2024

For today, I wanted to share with you “Zeny Izy“, a very interesting & groovy deep track from Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, really nice blend of Psychedelic Soul, Reggae, Pop, Rock, Folk & Fusion influences that only that specific geographical area has the secret.

This song is taken from the first single recorded by the band “The Smockers“, leaded by the composer & musician Roger Georges, and out on the mythical Madagascan record label “Discomad” in the late 70s – Enjoy !

The Smockers – Zeny Izy (Madagascar, 1970s, Discomad)

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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

Salim “Sal Davis” Abdallah Salim – Unchain My Heart

( Kenya , 1963 , Teeny Records )

posted on 06 / 03 / 2024

Following this former article, I wanted to share with you for today “Unchain My Heart“, an outstanding cover of the interplanetary hit originally recorded by the American singer Otis Williams in 1960, reinterpreted here in a frantic Twist Jerk Soul Rock way by the Kenya composer & singer Salim “Sal Davis” Abdallah Salim and recorded in Belgium in 1963.

This version – my favorite by far – is quite similar to the one sung by the legendary singer & pianist Ray Charles, but is slightly different, faster, warmer and soulful – Enjoy !

Salim “Sal Davis” Abdallah Salim – Unchain My Heart (Kenya, 1963, Teeny Records)

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Armand de Preseau

Le Sahel – Caridad

( Senegal , 1975 , Musiclub )

Following this former article, I wanted to share with you for today “Caridad“, an incredible beautiful Afro Latin Mbalax Soul track, taken from the only album by “L’Orchestre Du Sahel“, house band of the night club “Le Sahel” in Dakar (Senegal) owned by the businessman Ndiouga Kobe and founded in 1972 by the composer and musician Cheikh Tidiane Tall.

Open to various musical styles, le Sahel offered a music mixing African sounds (Mbalax, Pulaar Fulani music, Mandingo music), and included legendary Senegalese musicians, former members of the mythical band “Xalam” founded in 1965 by Sakhir Thiam, such :

– Cheikh Tidiane Tall (Bandleader, Guitar, Organ) ;

– Willy Sakho (Bass) ;

– Alassane N’Doye (Congas) ;

– Diguy Diabate (Drums) ;

– Thierno Koité (Flute, Saxophone) ;

– Seydina Insa Wade (Guitar) ;

– Emmanuel Batta (Trombone) ;

– Jean N’Diaye (Trumpet) ;

– Idrissa Diop, René Cabral (Vocals) ;

– Pape Djiby Ba (Vocals, Guiro) ;

Really hard to find album & magical song, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

Le Sahel – Caridad (Senegal, 1975, Musiclub)

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Armand de Preseau

Les Ambassadeurs Du Motel De Bamako – Mali Denou

( Mali , 1977 , Sonafric )

Following this former article, I wanted to share with you for today “Mali Denou”, an mesmerizing 70s Afro Synth Soul Funk track with awesome organ parts, taken from an album recorded in 1977 by the mythical Malian band “Les Ambassadeurs Du Motel De Bamako” that included the finest Malian musicians such as Salif KeitaAmadou BagayokoOusmane KouyatéMoussa Doumbia & Idrissa Soumaoro and out on the legendary french label Sonafric.

This band was one of the two main malian orchestras with “L’Orchestre Rail Band Du Buffet Hotel De La Gare De Bamako” in which Salif Keita (who wrote the song presented here) used to sing before joining “Les Ambassadeurs” – Enjoy !

Les Ambassadeurs Du Motel De Bamako – Mali Denou (Mali, 1977, Sonafric)

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Armand de Preseau

Alpay Nazikoglu – Seni Dileniyorum

( Turkey , 1973 , Yonca )

For today, I wanted to share with you “Seni Dileniyorum“, a wild Psychedelic Turkish Funk Rock Soul with heavy fuzz guitar parts, recorded in 1973 by the legendary Turkish composed & musician Alpay Nazikoğlu – Enjoy !

Alpay Nazikoglu – Seni Dileniyorum (Turkey, 1973, Yonca)

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Armand de Preseau

The Jets – With Love Everything Is Easy

( Nigeria , 1976 , Anodisc )

For today, I wanted to share with you “With Love Everything Is Easy“, a killer Psychedelic 70s Afro Soul Funk track with mind-blowing synth & fuzzy guitars, taken from the only album recorded in 1976 by the Nigerian band “The Jets” on the legendary record label “Anodisc Records“, leaded and composed by Maxcy Chuku and that was composed with :

– Macxy Ludwig (Lead Vocals, Tambourine, Percussion, Tom Tom) ;

– Jimi Henshaw (Bass Guitar & Multi Bass, Backing Vocals) ;

– Simeon “Sim” Anaba (Congas, Bongos, Gong, Bells, Backing Vocals) ;

– Charlie Eze (Drums, Percussion, Bongos) ;

– Beni “Ben” Tudumey (Keyboards, Synthesizer, Piano, Backing Vocals) ;

– Ken Okogbue (Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Pedalboard) ;

Really hard to find album in the same vein as the Nigerian band “Black Children Sledge Funk Band“, hope you’ll like it !

The Jets – With Love Everything Is Easy (Nigeria, 1976, Anodisc Records)

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Armand de Preseau

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