2004 - Salif Keita – Remixes From Moffou

2004 - Salif Keita – Remixes From Moffou @320

Salif Keita's glowing 2002 album is remixed for the electro-dancefloor by a largely French-based crew. "Madan" and "Moussoulou" are the most popular subjects, notching up three versions apiece. This process is anything but repetitive, as each knob-twiddling team manages to shunt off in wildly contrasting directions.

Gekko's "Madan" is given a trouncing momentum, decorated with near-intangible swirls, bolstering Keita's female chorus. The Tim Paris alternative involves a bluntly thudding minimalism, its simple-minded bass beat underpinning a repeated n'goni string-figure. Salif himself is noticeably absent. Then, The Boldz funk up the same song, justifying these multiple trips.

"Moussoulou" fares even better, perfectly illustrating how the remixer's art can be sensitive to the integrity of the original work, yet still boldly experimenting with the raw material. Plenty of acoustic content remains. Ark (Guillaume Berroyer) dices and chops, interrupting Keita's vocals, cutting the track's naked matter up into thin slices. New rhythms are created from vocal fragments. Then, Osunlade lends a Sly'n'Robbie backbone to the same song, using a sped-up dub reggae bassline and glancing snare-strikes.

The lone appearance of "Ana Na Ming" turns out to be a wise choice for La Funk Mob, stuck right near the end, but still a pronounced highlight. It revolves around a compulsive melodic line, quite simply handled. Its climax features a massing of instrumental activity, settled down on a burbling synth-line. This is just as enticing as some of the more radical re-thinks; relatively pure when set beside the preceding electro-collage tendencies.

"Here" has two alternatives.Frederic Galliano throws down a gruff house beat, overlaid with tiny loops, taking pulse-repeats to their shortened limit. Stark and pointed.Doctor L's extended remix has significant instrumental additions,with heavy cello riffs and a willowy flute.Things settle down into a mordant mood before breaking out in complete dub fragmentation.

The project's chief problem could be the under-usage of Keita's voice itself, but in a spread of stripped-down interpretations this can have a striking effect when he does rear up into the mix... (BBC)

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2002 - Salif Keita - Moffou

2002 - Salif Keita - Moffou @320

By normal industry standards, waiting until you're 53 to make the best album of your career is perhaps leaving it a bit late. But then not much about Salif Keita's story is normal.

Was it a blessing or a curse for this Malian teenager – already singled out for being albino, and of royal descent – to find that he had one of the most remarkable voices anybody in the neighbourhood had ever heard? On the one hand, it set him apart and ahead of the competition to be invited to sing with two leading west African bands during the 1970s. On the other, it led to expectations that perhaps Keita could be something more than the most famous singer in west Africa – what about conquering the rest of the world? In 1987, the album Soro, expensively and elaborately produced in Paris, announced Keita's arrival in the English-speaking world.

For the following 15 years, it was almost as if he wilfully defied the hopes and expectations of those who had supported him, insisting on electric guitarists and synthesiser players in his recordings and for his live shows, despite entreaties that his music should sound less like Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel and more Malian.

Finally, astonishingly, in 2002 Keita relented and delivered the album Moffou, which was exactly what his fans had been praying for. First impressions were that this change of tack was mostly acoustic, but there are many subtle interventions of electric guitar and electronic effects. Moffou might feel like a natural, spontaneous recording, but clearly a lot of thought went in at every stage, from songwriting to arrangements and post-production – and, of course, the singing. If the plan was to deliver a classic album, it succeeded.

One of Keita's distinctive qualities as a songwriter is to set his own voice against female vocalists, and virtually every track here showcases this skill, starting with Yamore, a duet with the Cape Verdean singer Cesária Évora. The combination of the two voices seemed counterintuitive, with Keita being typically extravagant and Évora being laidback. But it works brilliantly, and behind them both, those gorgeous backing vocals answer and comment.

Two other tracks stand out as the high points of a consistently lovely record. On Moussolou, Keita's tribute to women, his gentle vocal is carried along by rippling guitars and percussion. On the haunting Baba, a traditional instrument plays an echoing melody in the background.

Moffou signalled what was to become a hugely successful 10 years for Malian music – in fact, the decade would end with a raft of pop and indie acts looking to the country for inspiration. West Africa provided several outstanding albums during the noughties, but most musicians would surely salute Keita's album as the pinnacle. (The Guardian)

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Various – Crammed Global Soundclash 1980-89, Part One: World Fusion 2003 320 😎

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Zahara

Loliwe

(2011)

 

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Various - Best Africa Album In The World...Ever! (2022) 320

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01. Ismaël Lo – Tajabone

02. Letta Mbulu – Kukuchi

03. Thandiswa – Jikijela

04. Letta Mbulu – There’s Music In The Air

05. De Mthuda, Sir Trill, Da Muziqal Chef – Emlanjeni

06. Nomfundo Moh, Sha Sha, Ami Faku – Phakade Lami

07. Fadhili Williams – Malaika

08. TRESOR, Msaki – Sondela

09. Mafikizolo – Love Potion

10. Watershed – Indigo Girl

11. Nduduzo Makhathini – Indawu

12. Nikita Kering’ – Ex

13. Nasty C, Rowlene – SMA

14. Lady Zamar – Collide

15. L’orchestra Super Mazembe – Bwana Nipe Pesa

16. Idahams, Jaylann – Man On Fire (North Africa Remix)

17. Hugh Masekela – Grazing In The Grass

18. Jeremy Loops – Mortal Man

19. Cassper Nyovest, Boskasie – Move For Me

20. Th&o. – Prosecco

21. Bongeziwe Mabandla – Ndokulandela

22. Mafikizolo – Ngeke Balunge

23. Karyendasoul, Zakes Bantwini, Nana Atta – iMali

24. Jimmy Dludlu – Tara Tara

25. Brenda & The Big Dudes – No No No Senor

26. Mi Casa – Mamela

27. Beatenberg – Pluto (Live)

28. Musa – Mthande

29. TRESOR, Beatenberg – Aphrodite

30. Nasty C, Ari Lennox – Black And White

31. Tiwa Savage – Koroba

32. Yvonne Chaka Chaka – Thank You Mr. D.J

33. Zahara – Loliwe

34. Majozi – Darling

35. Cleo Ice Queen, Towela Kaira – On My Own

36. Tiwa Savage – Attention

37. Alpha P – Paloma

38. Zakes Bantwini, Xolani Sithole – Clap Your Hands

39. Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Mapiano – Khona

40. Jabulani Hip Hop Pantsula Tsambo – Music And Lights

41. Lebo Mathosa – I Love Music

42. Black Coffee – Superman

43. Zakes Bantwini, Kasango – Osama

44. Kelly Khumalo – Uthando

45. Alpha P – Fayah

46. Prince Kaybee, Shimza, Black Motion, Ami Faku – Uwrongo (Edit)

47. Ismaël Lo – Dibi Dibi Rek

48. Yvonne Chaka Chaka – Umqombothi

49. Haska, Salif Keïta – Madan

50. Stonebwoy – Therapy

51. Brenda & The Big Dudes – Weekend Special (USA Remix)

52. Cassper Nyovest, Abidoza, Boohle – Siyathandana

53. Mory Kanté – Yeke Yeke

54. Kelly Khumalo – Empini

55. Lebo Mathosa – It’s About Time – Boom Shaka

56. Tellaman, Shekhinah, Nasty C – Whipped

57. Sauti Sol – Midnight Train

58. L’orchestra Super Mazembe – Shauri Yako

59. Sauti Sol – Suzanna

60. Diamond Platnumz, Omarion – African Beauty

61. DJ Zinhle, Lloyiso – Indlovu

62. Farafina – Mama Sara

63. Tshego, King Monada – No Ties

64. Angelique Kidjo – Batonga

65. Angelique Kidjo – Agolo

66. Jethro Tait – SAD

67. Brenda Fassie – Vuli Ndlela

68. Orchestra Super Mazembe – Shauri Yako (Remix)

69. Youssou N’Dour – Mama Africa

70. Brenda & The Big Dudes, Shimza – Weekend Special (Shimza Remix Edit)

71. Nimco Happy – Isii Nafta (Love You More Than My Life)

72. Jeremy Loops, Ladysmith Black Mambazo – This Town

73. Mandoza – Nkalakatha

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1986 - John Chibadura - The Best Of

1986 - John Chibadura - The Best Of (Flac)

John Chibadura (1957–1999) was a Zimbabwean guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He was a member of pioneering sungura group The Sungura Boys, and found great success in Zimbabwe and Mozambique with his band The Tembo Brothers and as a solo artist.

Chibadura began learning banjo in 1968 In 1980 he moved to Harare, where he lived in the town of Chitungwiza that later gave him his nickname "Mr Chitungwiza". In Harare he joined Ephraim Joe's band the Sungura Boys as lead singer, appearing on the album John and The Sungura Boys in 1984. Nhamo Anthony Mhiripiri writes that "The Sungura Boys...is generally thought to be the first 'institution' of sungura music that nurtured and developed most future sungura stars including John Chibadura". Chibadura's band the Tembo Brothers, formed in 1985, were one of the most successful Zimbabwean rumba bands of the 1980s and 90s, and toured the UK twice. They were also extremely popular in Mozambique, where they played to crowds of 40 thousand people and met Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano several times.

In the 1990s Chibadura became ill and had to mortgage his property and sell his possessions to pay for treatment. He died on 4 August 1999, aged 42, and received a pauper's funeral.

Chibadura is primarily remembered as a player of sungura and, with his band the Tembo Brothers, of Congolese rumba. However Chibadura also incorporated traditional Zimbabwean music into his sound, making use of indigenous Shona drumming and mbira on tracks like "'Baya WaBaya" and "Nhamo Yatakawona", as well as recording music in the genre of museve. In the 1980s and 1990s Chibadura recorded several reggae songs, some of which were compiled and released together in 2004.

Chibadura is known for his "intense voice and achingly poignant lyrics," with themes of "downbeat misery: broken families, excessive dowries, [and] wasted opportunities." His 1988 song "Zuva Rekufa Kwangu" (The Day I am Going to Die) includes the lyric "my God, I want to know the day of my death."[Wikipedia]

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1995 - Michel Moutouari - Consécration

1995 - Michel Moutouari - Consécration (Flac)

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Cuarteto Patria & Manu Dibango

CubAfrica

(1998)

 

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Highlife Allstars - 2001 - Sankofa

Highlife Allstars - 2001 - Sankofa @320

The Highlife Allstars have once again captured the essence of Ghanaian highlife music with their latest album, Sankofa. This highly anticipated release showcases the band's signature blend of traditional and modern highlife sounds, creating a truly authentic and soulful listening experience. Each track on the album is a tribute to the rich culture and heritage of Ghana, with bright and lively instrumentals and powerful vocals that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Accra. With Sankofa, The Highlife Allstars continue to solidify their position as one of the leading ambassadors of highlife music, making this album a must-have for any world music enthusiast. (Matrix Music)

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Les Amazones d'Afrique

Republique Amazone

(2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Miriam Makeba

The Best Of

(1968)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Miriam Makeba

The World Of Miriam Makeba

(1963)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oumou Sangaré

Acoustic

(2020)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oumou Sangaré

Mogoya

(2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VA - Golden Afrique Vol.3 2006 320

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VA - Golden Afrique Vol.2 2005 320

 

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VA - Golden Afrique Vol.1 2005 320

 

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VA - African Moves Vols 1 to 3

 

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Oumou Sangaré - Mogoya 2017 + Mogoya Remix 2018 + Magoya Acoustic 2020

Oumou Sangaré - Mogoya 2017 + Mogoya Remix 2018 + Magoya Acoustic 2020 @320

The wait is finally over. The greatest living female voice in African music, Oumou Sangare releases a new album "Mogoya" (meaning "people today") on a new record label with an all-new production team and a wonderful new set of songs.

The power of Oumou's voice and the potency of her message remain as strong as ever and, while her sound is rooted deep in the continuity of Malian tradition, Mogoya has a strong new sound. Co-produced by Andreas Unge in Stockholm and by the French production collective A.l.b.e.r.t. (who have worked with among others Air, Tony Allen, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Beck, Franz Ferdinand) in Paris, it draws on a rich musical heritage whilst also looking to the future.

"We wanted to emphasise the raw power of Oumou's voice and songs. We wanted to find a new modernity" says co-producer Ludovic Bruni, one of the three members of A.l.b.e.r.t. with Vincent Taurelle and Vincent Taeger.

On the album, traditional African instruments - the kamele n'goni (harp), karignan (metal scraper) and calabash percussion - are augmented by electric guitar, bass, keyboards and synths with Tony Allen on drums. As Oumou puts it, "This time round I wanted to go for more of a modern sound, to satisfy young people in Mali but being careful, all the while, to respect my culture and tradition".

The songs describe what Oumou knows best – human relationships. She addresses difficult topics with incredible frankness - jealousy, ingratitude and betrayal – never afraid to sing about the day-to-day problems faced by African society, particularly women.

Oumou has a high international profile, touring all over the world, collaborating with artists such as Alicia Keys, Tracy Chapman, Bela Fleck and Dee Dee Bridgewater and featuring on the soundtrack of Toni Morrison's Beloved. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation and has three businesses in Mali – a range of SUVs called 'Oum-Sang', a hotel in Bamako and 'Oumou Sangare 769; Rice', grown in her own fields.

She has released six albums on the World Circuit label: Moussolou, meaning "women"(1990), Ko Sira (1993), Worotan (1996), Oumou (2003), Seya (2009) and Kounadi (2012).

Music is at the absolute centre of Oumou's life: "without it I'm nothing and nothing can take it from me" and Mogoya represents an exciting new chapter in her career – something which she approaches with a mixture of boldness, humility and confidence."It was new for me because my music has never had this kind of arrangement and sound before. I've been totally in the tradition for years now so to get out of that and have a look around elsewhere was a total pleasure," Oumou Sangare. (Proper Sound)

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