For today, I wanted to share with you “Je Ne Bois Pas Beaucoup“, an instant catchy 9min Afro Soukous Soul Funk track with killer horns, taken from the 1st album recorded in 1976 by the legendary Congolese band “Orchestre Les Ya Toupas Du Zaïre“, that included the best country’s composers & musicians of that era, such :

Arrangements : Henry Bowane, Samuel “Sam” Mangwana ;

Vocals, Composed by : Baba Ley Assaka, Samuel “Samy” Bumba.

Pure tropical heat there, always a Dance Floor burner when I play that track in my DJ Sets, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

Les Ya Toupas Du Zaïre – Je Ne Bois Pas Beaucoup (Democratic Republic of Congo, 1976, MY)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Problems“, an instant catchy deep Afro Reggae Soul track with killer synth parts, taken from the 2nd album of the Ivorian band Orchestre de l’Université d’Abidjan (also known as “O.U.A“), created to promote the importance of a college education, and that included many great musicians :

Bass Guitar : Joseph Kouadio, Richmond Sibailly ;

Chorus : Gaetan Fouabi, Marie Rose Borba ;

Drums : Mesmin Abaka ;

Guitar, Soloist : Bamba Ibrahim, Désiré Zama ;

Lead Vocals : Ibrahim Bamba, Ramses Kimon ;

Lead Vocals, Percussion : Ismael Diaby ;

Percussion : Sibailly Obrou ;

Rhythm Guitar : Emmanuel Bouaffo, Mesmer Zebeyou ;

Synthesizer : Diava Dagry ;

Cherry on the cake : this gorgeous cover art by A. Hilaires – Enjoy !

Orchestre de l’Université d’Abidjan – Problems (Ivory Coast, 1986, Polygram)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Enjoy Your Life“, a fresh instant catchy Afro Disco Boogie Soul track, taken from the 1st album of the Nigerian composer & musician “Oby Onyioha” recorded in 1981, out on the short-lived record label “Time” and produced & arranged by the legendary Nigerian composer Lemmy Jackson.

It features some of the finest musicians of the country & the UK :

Lead Vocals : Oby Onyioha ;

Arrangements, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion : Lemmy Jackson ;

Acoustic Guitar : Bunny Mack ;

Trumpet : Luke Tunney ;

Backing Vocals : Dan Ian, Jane James, Keni St. George, Lemmy Jackson, Ray Shell, Simeon Catlyn ;

Backing Vocals, Guitar : Morris Michael ;

Bass : Sol Oshijo ;

Bass Guitar : Basil Barap ;

Drums : Laolu Akins, Paul Sokeng ;

Guitar : Eugene Ndema, George Achini ;

Percussion : Francis Igboke, Igwe Ede, Keni St. George ;

Saxophone : Gary Barnacle ;

Strings : The Locrian String ;

Trombone : Annie Whitehead ;

Always a sure shot to make people dance when I play it in my Tropical DJ – Enjoy !

Oby Onyioha – Enjoy Your Life (Nigeria, 1981, Time)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Batuque“, a splendid deep melancholic Afro Soul Folklore Blues with Bossa Nova flavors, taken from the first album recorded in the 70s at the Portuguese recording studios Estúdio Musicorde, by the Cape Verdean composer & singer Milá Melo backed with the band Evolução África, composed with : Ze Moutinho, Nelo, João Rui, Zé Dias and Victor.

This beautiful album, really hard to find nowadays, was released on the legendary local label “A Voz De Cabo Verde“, based in the island of São Vicente – Enjoy !

Mila Melo – Batuque (Angola, 1970s, A Voz De Cabo Verde)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Ciro“, an astonishing mesmerizing Afro Folk Soul Jazz track with catchy horns, taken from “Tira Makan” the first album of the Malian Orchestra “Le National Badema“, recorded in 1977 on the mythical French label “Le Kiosque D’Orphée“.

Directed by the Malian composer & musician Amadou Ba Guindo and produced by Falaba Issa Traoré, this band was previously known as “Las Maravillas De Mali“.

“Ciro“, the track presented here, is a song from the Songhaï people living near the Niger river, between Sahel & Sahara region. It deals about a young courageous farmer fighting with birds for the defense of his wheat fields – Enjoy !

Le National Badema – Ciro (Mali, 1977, Le Kiosque D’Orphée)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “My Lady Is A Star“, a catchy Afro Synth Boogie Disco Soul track, taken from the 2nd album of the Nigeria composer & musician Eric Kol recorded in 1980 on the mythical Nigerian label “Phonodisk“.

This album was produced by the mythical Nigerian producer Odion Iruoje, and features some of the finest musicians of the country :

Backing Vocals : Oby Onyioha ;

Bass Guitar : Basil Barap ;

Drums, Percussion : Steve Black ;

Electric Piano, Clavinet, Synthesizer : Lemmy Jackson ;

Lead Guitar, Guitar : Effi Duke ;

Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar : Eugene Ndema ;

Sure dancefloor shaker, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

Eric Kol – My Lady Is A Star (Nigeria, 1980, Phonodisk)

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Following this former article, I wanted to share with you for today “Lolo Soul“, an uplifting dope Afro Soul Funk Mod track, recorded in the 60s by the Congolese band « The Soul Kids » from Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), who released a few singles and one album of French covers of American & French Soul, Funk & Rnb standards of that time on the legendary congolese record label ” Ngoma“, strongly influenced by the American heroes of that era such as the kings James Brown, Otis Redding & Wilson Pickett – Enjoy !

Orchestre “The Soul Kids” – Lolo Soul (Democratic Republic Of The #congo, 1960s, Ngoma)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Come On Now Hou… Hou“, a killer Afro Jazz Funk Soul Fusion track with ultra cool Fender Rhodes & Horns parts, taken from a very obscure album recorded in the 1970s in Paris by the Cameroonian (presumed) musician Bada Damas and backed by his “Damas Swing” band, who composed together a fistful albums & singles.

Any additional infos about this artist/album would be greatly appreciated, so don’t hesitate !

A true collector & highly wanted record for the connoisseurs, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

Bada Damas (Cameroun/France, 1970s, Goyave)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Mbaqanga Blues“, a bewitching incredible Afro Folk Fusion Jazz Soul instumental with mesmerizing flute parts, taken from “Pele Pele” the 3rd album of the mythical South African band “Malombo“, one of South Africa’s longest standing groups that inspired the musical careers of many.

Initially operating as The Malombo Jazz Men with Abbey Cindi (flute) and Julian Bahula (percussion) in the 1960’s, the group evolved to Malombo, leaded by the composer, singer & multi-instrumentist Phillip Tabane, and backed by a succession of musicians through years, including the legendary drummer Gabriel Segwagwa “Mabi” Thobejane.

The instrumentation is unconventional – African drums and hand percussion, interplaying with Tabane’s unique guitar, vocal, and flute sounds.

An amazing dreamy album from start to finish, highly recommended and still affordable – Hope you’ll like it, enjoy !

Malombo – Mbaqanga Blues (South Africa, 1976, Atlantic)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Mumude“, a timeless Afro Highlife standard classic track from the Ghanian musical repertoire, interpreted in 1970 an explosive joyful Soul Jazz Funk way with Afrobeat flavors by the mythical Ghanaian band “Professional Uhuru Dance Band“, formed by former members of the “Broadway Dance Band” & who release 4 albums & plenty of singles in the 60s & 70s.

Nana Kobina Nketsia Essikadohene, gave the band the name Uhuru (“Freedom” in Swahili langage), which re-echoed the feeling on the 1957 gained independency of Ghana.

Not too long after the formation of Uhuru, Sammy Obot left for Nigeria and Stan Plange became the leader.

The band also included : Bob Yoko, George Amissah, Max Hammond, Loughty Lasisi Amao, Duke Duker, Tom Addo, Kpakpo Addo, Darko ‘Patato’ Adams, Mac Tontoh and lady vocalist Charlotte Dada.

An anthem that will turn any dance floor on fire – Enjoy !

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