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| ABEBA LIPORDO AND VIVA LA MUSICA | MERCHANT GARCON | FDB300185 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| AFRICA MAESTRO | SOUKOUSS PARIS NIGHT | 2185.2 | CD | £ 10.00 | |
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| AFRI-JAZZ | ODEMBA | JWSCD3 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
Abolute cracker as Papa Noel, Bopol, Wuta May, Caien Madoka, Shaba Kahamba and loads more knock out one of the sweetest albums that I've heard in ages. SUPERB. [8T/59M]  | |
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| AIME BUANGA | SOUKOUS KUMBELA: HUMANITE | 50444-2 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| ASI KAPELA | JOCKER | AMR105 | LP | 9.00 | COL |
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| AURLUS MABELE | ABATO BERNARD | F142 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
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| AURLUS MABELE | STOP ARRETEZ | 41021-2 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| AURLUS MABELE | STOP ARRETEZ | JIP039 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
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| AURLUS MABELE AND LOKETO | GENERATION WACHIWA ENCAISSE TOUT | 41032-2 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| AWILO LONGOMBA | COUPE BIBAMBA | JIP150CD | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| AWILO LONGOMBA | KAFOU KAFOU | JIP181CD | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| AWILO LONGOMBA | MOTO PAMBA | JIP073CD | CD | 11.99 | COL |
| Magic...Syran Mbenza, Dally Kimoko, Rigo Star, Lokasa Ya Mbongo, Nguma Lokito, Miguel Yamba, Sam Mangwana, Dindi Yogo, Luchiana, Abby Suria, Ponpon, Ballou Canta & Shimita just to name a few! BRILLIANT. | |
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| B3 MAPAPOU | SAMEDI.... CA ME DIT! | CDS8816 | CD | £ 10.00 | |
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| BAVON MARIE MARIE | NEGRO SUCESS Vol 1 | CD009 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| Eight tracks from the marvelous Bavon and his group totaling 37 minutes with sweetly sung vocals, gorgeous guitaring and not a little bit of sax for added enjoyment. Track list: Muana 15 ans. Lucy. Fanny. Nabio. Kundi. Etabe. Balelaka Ngai Mingi. Fifi. | |
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| BELLA BELLA AND FRERES SOKI | VOL. 1 JAMAIS DE LA VIE | NG092 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| Tracks: Jamais De La Vie, Mpeve Santu, Ntumba Marie Jose, Marie Yeye, Jean Roger, Bolingo Ebanda Na Liyoto, Luta, Mamie Rita, Tuki Na Edition, Jamais De La Vie. Baboti Bapekisi, Lisolo, Elimo Santu. | |
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| BELLA BELLA AND FRERES SOKI | VOL. 2 NONO | NG093 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| Tracks: Nono, Sofele, Masanga, Lina, Nakweyi Ndeke, Suaze, Taty La Verite Blesse, Bana Balela Nzala, Julie Ya Ba Julie, Pete Pe Tosi Tolati, Mayanga. | |
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| BELLA BELLA AND FRERES SOKI | VOL. 3 SOLA ET SOFELE | NG094 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| Tracks: Sofele, Mbuta, Sola, Mwana Soki, Lipua Lipua, Marcelui, Mandendeli, Nga Na Yo Se Lilita, Masanga, Nono, Kalala, Na Kosuku Wapi. | |
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| BELLA BELLA AND FRERES SOKI | VOL. 4 MUANA YOKA TOLI | NG095 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| Tracks: Muana Yoka Toli, Musoso, Nzambe Mokonzi, Longola Ngai Soni, Silako, Mobali Akenda Voyage, Nzungu Ya Kala, Betu Munioka, Bipale Pembeni, Getou Salay. | |
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| BELLA BELLA, FRERES SOKI | VOL. 5 TIKELA NGAI MOBALI, MENGA | NG096 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| Tracks: Houleux Houleux, Tikela Ngai Mobali, Menga Menga 1&2, Nganga 1&2, Made, Ndele Okozonga, De Base, Muana Yoka Toli, Horoscope 1&2, Youyou 1&2, Monie 1&2. | |
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| BELLA BELLA. AND FRERES SOKI | 1970, 1973 | CD36541 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| BELLA-BELLA, CAVACHA, MACCHI, LIPWA-LIPWA | JEUNES ORCHESTRES ZAIROIS 71, 73, 74, 75 | CD36517 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| BELLA-BELLA, LIPWA-LIPWA, AFRICAN MUSIC | COMPILATION ORCHESTRES DE LA GENERATION BELLA-BELLA 70, 2 | CD36532 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| BENZ-BOZI BOZIANA | LA BELLE EPOQUE | NGAPY404091 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| BIBI DENS | ET LES MARYMBAS | 668744 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| BIBI DEN'S TSHIBAYI | THE BEST AMBIANCE | SP008 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| BIBI DEN'S TSHIBAYI AND THE BEST | SENSIBLE | TANLP7001 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| BICKO TCHEKE AND COYABILE STAR BAND | MORE SOUKOUS | KLO076 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| BIKIKA | MOBEMBO | E029591-4 | TC | 6.00 | COL |
| One of those albums that you can't quite define. Bikika and her group start out with a couple of soft and sweet 'Mayebo' tracks that will remind you somewhat of Tshala Muana but it then progresses into 'Soukous' proper. While still retaining their perfect vocal harmonies the group, generous throughout with the soukous style guitar riffing, mix in a fair bit of sax to spice things up. In fact the three tracks on side B are positively gorgeous. A real gem for guitar lovers. | |
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| BIMI-OMBALE | BALLE DE MATCH | LD01 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| BOPOL MANSIAMINA | BOUCHIRA | BM06 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Paris based Soukous guitarist Bopol on another stunning outing with this his latest album. Gorgeous in all departments but with his brilliant guitar skills absolutely outstanding. No big band sound on this one to drown out the equally gorgeous vocals. Its wonderful all through but the smooth vocal harmonies of Mahele and the guitar on Bamako Night are wonderful. Dancewise, Koumbe Trahison is going to take a heck of a lot of beating as will the title track. Superb. | |
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| BOPOL MANSIAMINA | CA C'EST QUOI | SER113 | EP | 8.00 | COL |
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| BOPOL MANSIAMINA | INNOVATION | BM05 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| BOPOL MANSIAMINA | SERREZ CEINTURE | EFAC043 | TC | 8.00 | COL |
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| BOZI BOZIANA AND ANTI CHOC | BA MERE YA CIRCUIT, MAMA NA BANA | CD61405 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| BOZI BOZIANA AND ANTI CHOC | PERE NOEL CONFIANCE | FDB300271 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| Another smashing release from Bozi and L'Anti Choc which contains some gorgeous singing especially when the girls get in on the act as they do with stunning effect on 'Verite' and 'Va et Vient'. Rigo Star and Micha Brown's lead guitars shine throughout this bouncy and very lively album but they really start to sparkle when they shift into overdrive for the sebens. (F.T.Index: Rayon Soleil, Verite, Pere-Noel Confiance, Va et Vient. ) [9T/59M] | |
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| CHOC STARS | KELEMANI | C623 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| CHOC STARS A PARIS | MOKILI NGONGA | MOKILI | CD | 12.35 | COL |
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| DALLY KIMOKO | DALLY KIMOKO AND LES TOP SWING | 08740-2 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| DEF DEFAO | LE GENERAL | FDB300191 | CD | £ 10.00 | |
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| DEFAO | ALVARO | 50392-2 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| DEFAO | DU GENERAL DEFAO | CD65052 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| DEFAO | FAMILLE KIKUTA | DEF001 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| DEFAO (LE GENERAL) | LA GUERRE 100 ANS | 29336 | CD | £ 12.50 | |
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| DEFAO ET LES BIG-STARS | DONAT | FDB300187 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| DEFAO ET LES BIG-STARS | SYSTEME D | CBCCD20 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| DEFAO, LE GENERAL | BANA CONGO VOL.1 MADE IN AMERICA | ROMA1CD | CD | £ 12.35 | |
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| DELHI MPUTU | MAI NDOMBE | FDB400031 | VID | £ 16.50 | |
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| DIBLO | SUPER SOUKOUS | SHANCD64016 | CD | £ 13.85 | |
| Track list: Super K, Etoula, Amour Et Souvenir, Bolinga, Kelele. | |
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| DIBLO AND LE GROUPE LOKETO | MONDO RY | JP014 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| DIBLO AND MATCHATCHA | AIMER LA DANCE NYEKESSE | 017CD | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| DIBLO AND MATCHATCHA | DERNIER JUGEMENT | 08888-2 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| DIBLO AND MATCHATCHA | LAISSEZ PASSER, BOUM TONNERRE | 057CD | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| DIBLO DIBALA | MECHANT GARCON | CDJPS144 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
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| DIDI KEMBOLA | SOUKOUS MASTER - LYDIE | CDS6835 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| DINDO YOGO | O MONA WAPI | FDB20059 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| A great album with an overwhelming profusion of sparkling Zairean guitar riffs and really superb singing that's totally irresistible. It's had me leaping around the loft like a lunatic, much to the wife's annoyance but once you put this on there's no stopping you. OK OK, I'll turn it down and no, I haven't got a herd of buffalo up here with me! Oh no, here comes the seben on 'Ye Nde Nami' again, must tie myself to the chair....HELP!! BRILLIANT DANCE ALBUM. | |
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| DINDO YOGO | SOO WA | 50461-2 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
| Just the line-up alone makes this album a must for everyone who likes Soukous and especially guitars. How about, Alain Makaba, Awilo Longomba, Caen Madoka, Maika Munam, Miguel Yamba, Luciana, Abby Surya, Ballou Canta and Reddy Amisi. With that little lot getting together its no wonder there isn't a bad track on the album - brilliant guitaring throughout and pure dance floor magic. Big suprise was the wonderful styling given to the neo-traditional 'Siyo Siyo' and the title track - just gorgeous. (F.T.Index: Je T'aime, Papy Luntala, Maladie De Coeur, Bosana Boum's, Siyo Siyo. ) [10T/56M] | |
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| DINDO YOGO AND EMENEYA | WILLO MONDO AND LA CONGOLAISE | EPP09 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
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| DINDO YOGO AND LOLA | LE DUO PERE ET FILS | KL0165 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| Magic stuff as Dindo and son plus the rest of the group belt out their dance happy guitar driven soukous with gorgeous vocals throughout. [10T/59M] | |
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| DINO VANGU DE L'AFRISA INTERNATIONAL | AVEC SON ENSEMBLE THE FUNKY STARS | MK84001 | LP | 15.00 | COL |
| | 1. EBUE
2. REVIENS, MON AMOUR
3. LONDA MBEKA
4. C'EST TROP TARD
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| DJO BALLARD | PASSAGE OBLIGE | 42202 | CD | £ 10.00 | |
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| DJUNNY CLAUDE | LE PRINCIPAL | JIPKV081 | VID | £ 16.50 | |
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| DJUNNY CLAUDE | LE PRINCIPAL, BEBE FRAGILE | JIP61 | CD | £ 10.00 | |
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| DOMI KANKU | BILLY MABIALLA | MAYS008 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| When University student Domi gets together with Aurlus Mabele and Dom Louya there is only one thing that you could possibley get - a profusion of beautiful soukous guitar playing and vocals to match. Just listen to the riffing on 'Isabelle-Glah' or the vocals on 'Macy-Domingo'. What doesn't melt your heart will melt the soles off your shoes. Even the odd track out, 'Koya', has super sweet vocals and some lovely sax to make up for it's slower style. Definitely recommended. | |
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| DOMINIC KAKOLOBANGO | AFRICAN ACOUSTIC | AC9405CD | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| DOMINIC KAKOLOBANGO | HABARI ZA KWETU | CDS6847 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| EMENEYA AND LE VICTORIA ELEISON | MANHATTAN | EVVI70 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| EMPIRE BAKUBA | ALLAH | REM550 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| EMPIRE BAKUBA | CHAMPION D'AFRIQUE, FLASH! | 8979 | CDx2 | 14.15 | COL |
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| EMPIRE BAKUBA | OBOSINI KISOMELE | SYL8322 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| EMPIRE BAKUBA | SAVOIR VIVRE | BMP950063 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| EMPIRE BAKUBA AND GRAND ZAIKO WAWA | BLANCHE NEIGE | REM670 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| EVOLOKO JOCKER | LOLA | FDB300106 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| EVOLOKO JOCKER | LYDIA | FDB300036 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| EVOLOKO JOCKER ABRAHAMA | APRES LA TRAVERSE DU DESERT! | SM1164 | CD | £ 12.35 | |
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| EVOLOKO JOCKER AND LANGA LANGA STARS | MINGELINA B 52 | FDB100058 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| FELIX WAZEKWA | PAUVRES, MAIS... | NWF9702 | CD | £ 12.35 | |
| They are all here - Tabu Ley, Bozi Boziana, Luchiana, Shimita, Nyboma, Wuta Mayi, Solo Sita, Caien Madoka, Popolipo, Dally Kimoko, Lokassa, Nguma Lokito and Awilo Longomba plus the silky smooth vocals of Felix. [10T/61M] | |
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| FLAISHA MANI (DIAMANT DU ZAIRE) | NSAH | AF018371 | CD | £ 6.00 | |
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| FRANCO | 20eme ANNIVERSAIRE 1956, 76 VOL I | CD50382 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| FRANCO | 20eme ANNIVERSAIRE 1956, 76 VOL II | CD50383 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| FRANCO AND LE TPOK JAZZ | 1972, 73, 74 ( AZDA ) | CD36538 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| FRANCO AND LE TPOK JAZZ | A L'ANCIENNE BELGIQUE | POP031 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| FRANCO AND LE TPOK JAZZ | CANDIDAT NA BISO MOBUTU | POP030 | LP | 15.00 | COL |
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| FRANCO AND LE TPOK JAZZ | LIVE EN EUROPE | CD8477 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| FRANCO AND LE TPOK JAZZ | MAKAMBO EZALI BOURREAU | CDS6858 | CD | £ 13.20 | |
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| FRANCO AND LE TPOK JAZZ | MARIO | CD8482 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| FRANCO AND LE TPOK JAZZ | NABALA ATA MBWA, INEDITS ANNEES 70 | CDS6953 | CD | £ 13.20 | |
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| FRANCO AND LE TPOK JAZZ | TRES IMPOLI, 3EME ANNIVERSAIRE | CDS6851 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| FRANCO AND ROCHEREAU | LETTRE A MONSIEUR LE DIRECTEUR GENERAL | CDS6857 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| FRANCO AND ROCHEREAU | OMONA WAPI | SHANCD43024 | CD | 13.85 | COL |
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| FRANCO AND TPOK JAZZ | AFRICAN PARTY | 360096 | TC | 10.00 | COL |
| From the old 360 series comes this absolutely magic rumba album from Franco and TP OK Jazz's early days. Beautiful vocals, gorgeous guitar, real drumming and not a keyboard in sight, now that's what I call music. Simply superb from end to end. ( F.T.Index: Mbongo Zi Ya Voni, Fula Nbombu Ngulu Kadia, Telegramme Maloba Mokuse, Accident Ya Cherie, Nani Apedelaki Te?, Awa Nazui Likambo Oyaki, Libongi Lizongi, Linzanza Ebongi Na Langi, Yaka Nalongolo Yo Botutu, Da Da De Tu Amor, Anny Sukisa Ngai Bandoto, Ata Mosika Yoka Mongongo Na Ngai. ) [12T/33M] | |
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| FRANCO AND TPOK JAZZ | ORIGINALITE | RETRO2CD | CD | £ 11.99 | |
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| FRANCO AND TPOK JAZZ | ORIGINALITE remastered + 4 extra tracks | RETRO2XCD | CD | £ 11.99 | |
| | 1. ON ENTRE OK, ON SORT KO
2. LA FIESTA
3. PASI YA BOLOKO
4. NINI CHERIE
5. NA BOSANI YO TE
6. MADO YA SANGO
7. LINA
8. SE PAMBA
9. MERENGUE
10. BOTIKA TEMBE
11. MABE NDE KOLIMWA
12. EPONI BANGANGA
13. TONDIMI LA MODE
14. AZALI MWASI BAPONELI NGAI
15. TANGO EKOKI NABATELA MWANA
16. MOSALA EKOMI MPASI-EMBONGA
17. TCHA TCHA TCHA DE MI AMOR
18. TCHA TCHAA TCHA MODERO
19. AH BOLINGO PASI
20. MOTINDO NA YO TE
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| FRANCO AND TPOK JAZZ | SOUVENIRS DE UN DEUX TROIS | CD36551 | CD | £ 13.20 | |
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| FRANCO, AND TPOK JAZZ JOSKY, PEPE NDOMBE | COUPE DU MONDE 70, 80 (SAMBWA SAMBWA) | CDS6952 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| FRANCO, JOSKY AND TPOK JAZZ | MISSILE 1983 | GASS014 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
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| FRANCO, KWAMY, VICKY | 1964 - 1965 | CD36555 | CD | £ 13.20 | |
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| FRANCO, SIMARO AND SAM MANGWANA | 1982 - 1985 | CDS6854 | CD | £ 13.20 | |
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| FRANCO, SIMARO AND TPOK JAZZ | 1974, 75 | CD36519 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| FRANTAL | SALA MOLENDE (SEALED) | AMG005 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
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| FRERE CARLYTO | LA RECONNAISANCE | 0010601C | CD | £ 12.35 | |
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| FRERE DEBABA | DANS MUSAMALIYA | GM312029 | CD | £ 10.00 | |
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| FRERES SOKI AND BELLA BELLA | FRERES SOKI AND BELLA BELLA 1970-75 | CD36602 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
| Pure magic from start to finish as the sweet vocal harmonies of the brothers Vangu and Dianzenza Soki completely mesmerize you only to be snapped out of your dream by the gorgeous guitaring and scintillating horn lineup of the boys in the band. All recorded pre-1975 when the band broke up. [13T/72M] | |
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| GEO BILONGO | AMBIANCE AU MALI | EMK7001 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Geo, a highly sought after Paris based session guitarist who has backed a host of big names now comes out with a solo album which he recorded at Studio Oubien in Bamako, Mali, hence the title. The superb guitar playing throughout the album is somewhat let down by the decidedly the worse for wear vocals on one track, 'Ali Mankiri', which must have been recorded after a hell of a binge on the local brew! Otherwise it's a delicious feast of soukous guitar from start to finish. Recommended. | |
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| GRAND KALLE AND AFRICAN JAZZ | 1958, 59, 60 VOL. 1 | CD36503 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| GRAND KALLE AND AFRICAN JAZZ | MERVEILLES DU PASSE | CD36506 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| GRAND KALLE AND L'AFRICAN TEAM | 1967, 68, 70 | CD36543 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
| 18 Tracks : Kokoko. Qui Est La?, Tozongela Dilanda, Barubatsie, Essous Spiritou, Kara Kara, Mokili Ngonga, Bebe llenda, Nzela Mosika, Ritmo African Team, Nafifa Bonbon Sucre, Giauche/Droite = Debordement, Africa D'Ambiance, Cambridge... Mayi Ya , Laurent Fantome, Safari Muzuri, Disipilini Na K.D.L, Valentina - Valentina, Miango. | |
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| GRAND KALLE, AFRICAN TEAM | ESSONS, KWAMY, MUJOS, EDO, CASINO | CD36570 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| GRAND MARQUISARDS, VOX AFRICA, CONTINENTAL, CONGA SUCCES | COMPILATION DES GRANDS ORCH'S ZAIROIS 68, 71 | CD36513 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| H.T. (HAUTE TENSION) | APOCALYPSE | JP02000 | CD | £ 6.00 | |
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| HENRI BOWANE | DOUBLE TAKE-TALA KAKA | RETRO6CD | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| J P BUSE AND ZAIKO LANGA LANGA | JETHY LA BELLE | LP9103 | LP | 9.00 | COL |
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| J. P. MPIANA , WENGE MUSICA | FEUX DE L'AMOUR | 29319 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| Is this absolutely gorgeous from end to end or am I in a dream. OUCH! Just pinched myself and I'm not dreaming. ABSOLUTELY ACE..... | |
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| JARRY'S FIMBO | UN DEFI DE PLUS | ATK125 | TC | £ 7.00 | |
| Eight track offering from top class singer Jarrys with soukous guitars going wild around him. Includes top hit Ambiance Non Stop. This is the sort of stuff that should come with its own oxygen mask. | |
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| JEAN BOSCO MWENDA | MWENDA WA BAYEKE | MOU00762 | CD | 13.50 | COL |
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| JOHNNY BOKELO | ISABELLE | WNL401 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| JOHNNY BOKELO AND MBONDA AFRICA | ANTI BALLE | ESP26989/94 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| JOHNNY BOKELO AND MBONDA AFRICA | MWANA SELE | KARI017 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| KANDA BONGO MAN | KWASSA KWASSA QOUI CA | HNBL1343 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
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| KANDA BONGO MAN | LE RENDEZ VOUS DE STADES | MEL32004 | LP | £ 7.00 | |
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| KANDA BONGO MAN | NON STOP NON STOP | CDORB005 | CD | 13.35 | COL |
| Cracker of an album with Diblo on guitar and Domingo on drums to say nothing of Kanda's lovely vocals. | |
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| KANDA BONGO MAN | SAI-LIZA | BM0058 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| KANDA BONGO MAN | SANA | E03062924 | TC | £ 6.00 | |
| Loads of stunning guitar music cascading from the fingers of Nene Tshakou, Mimi Kazidonna and N'gouma Lokito. Not forgeting of course the beautiful vocals of Kanda and his girls. Talking of the girls, Jena Mandako, Odette Abby and Sylvie Aoun, wait till you hear them in action on 'Muchana', the zouk love song, it's an absolute cracker of a track. Mind you, that goes for the whole flipping album. An absolute must in any collection. | |
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| KANDA BONGO MAN | SANGO | 79537-2 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
| Another gorgeous dance album from Kanda and his crew. Beautiful vocals and wonderful guitars abound on all tracks. My favorite track has to be 'Sai' closely followed by 'Lowazo' for it's lovely guitar but it was a hard choice as they are all great tracks.(11T) | |
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| KANDA BONGO MAN | SANGO | 795374 | TC | £ 6.50 | |
| Another gorgeous dance album from Kanda and his crew. Beautiful vocals and wonderful guitars abound on all eleven tracks. My favorite track has to be 'Sai' closely followed by 'Lowazo' for it's lovely guitar but it was a hard choice as they are all great tracks.(11T) | |
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| KANDA BONGO MAN | ZING ZONG | HNCD1366 | CD | 9.15 | COL |
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| KASS KASS | KASS TOUT | 82417-1 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| KASS KASS | MISTER OH! | STERNS1018 | LP | 5.00 | COL |
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| KEKELE | CONGO LIFE | STCD1097 | CD | £ 12.50 | |
| Syran Mbenza, Loko Massengo, Nyboma, Wuta Mayi, Bumba Massa, Rigo Star, Franco Luambo, Vicky Longomba and Edo Nganga. There's nothing either anachronistic or trendy about Kekele. They channel the Congolese Rumba of Franco's O.K. Jazz into the 21st century, not by adding electronic beats or digital samples but by scoring these electric guitar classics for acoustic guitars, flute, violins, saxophones and accordion. This is original, and it's thrilling. | |
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| KELELE | RUMBA CONGO | STCD1093 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
| Like a Who's Who of Zairean music as Syran Mbenza, Nyboma, Loko Massengo, Papa Noel, J-P Ramazani, Bumba Massa, Wuta Mayi, Joseph Kabasele and Yves Ndjock get together to revive the golden era of rumba music. (14T/65M) | |
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| KI YI M'BOCK AND RAY LIMA | TOUAREG S'EST MARIE, PYGMEE | LBLC2510 | CD | £ 14.65 | |
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| KICHAR FEDE | KICHAR FEDE | 100218 | CD | £ 6.00 | |
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| KIKE MIGNON AND AGRICO SON | BAKIMI | 79564-2 | CD | £ 10.00 | |
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| KILAMA | AFRICA CARNAVAL | 48001 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
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| KING KESTER EMENEYA | SUCCES FOU | 08814-2 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
| More, more, more. Yes definitely this is the bee's knees. Sweet singing from Kester and company plus some glittering soukous guitaring from Nene Tchakou, Faustino and Lokassa. Miss it at your peril. [11T/68M] | |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | DIVA | ESP1510 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | ET LE QUARTIER LATIN - PAS DE FAUX PAS | CD92018 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | FORCE DE FRAPPE | CDS8845 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | GOLDEN STAR | KL031 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | HENRIQUET | KLO7F139 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | KOWEIT. RIVE GAUCHE (HAUT DE GAMME) | CD92007 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | LES PRISONNIERS | KSP1990 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| One of Zaire's top artists today with a string of recent hits. This album was released back in 1990 and remains to this day a classic. The slower style of the introductions is perfect for bringing out the best in Koffi's wonderful voice while the music has an effortless beauty matched by some gorgeous rumba finishes. A superb album in every way. (F.T.Index:Les Prisonniers Dorment, Zero Faute, Kot Kot. ) [7T/41M] | |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | NGOBILA | AD221 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | TCHA TCHO | STCD1031 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | TCHA TCHO | STERNS1031 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | TCHA TCHO | STC1031 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | THE TOP | FDB300100 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE | V 12 | CD76913 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE AND PAPA WEMBA | WAKE UP | CDS8817 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| KOFFI OLOMIDE, SOKI VANGU | HOMMAGE AUX FRERES SOKI VOL 1 | BMP940016 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| KYAT-HEND DITTMANN | KATOMBATOMBA | KHDCD02-2 | CD | £ 5.00 | |
| Drummer Kyat has played with some of the great names of soukous such as Sam Mangwana, Kanda Bongo Man and Aurlus Mabele. As an airline pilot he has flown all over Africa and this reflects in the music as he combines soukous styling with the beat of samba, jazz, zouk, makossa, afrobeat and rumba just to mention a few. | |
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| LADY ISA | ALE MAMA | ESPERA29063 | LP | 0.00 | COL |
| Lovely album from sweet voiced singer Lady - Isa which was released back in 1990. The track Dunia gets me every time I play it | Track 1. KUTELEZA
Track 2. TAMA
Track 3. TABOU YA AFRIKA
Track 4. DUNIA
Track 5. ALEMA
Track 6. DJAMBO
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| LADY ISA | KUTELEZA SI KWANGUKA | KARI18 | LP | 6.50 | COL |
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| L'AFRIQUE DANSE | DR NICO AND SON ORCHESTRE | 360005 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| L'AFRIQUE DANSE | FRANCO VOL. V1 | 360006 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Track list: 1 & 2. NGANDA MABOKE NABOYI & DEDE KABOLA MIKOLO (Likembe 4) 3. LA VERITE DE FRANCO (Likembe 1) 4 & 5. MATINDA & CESAR ABOYA YO (Boma Bango 22) 6. GARE A TOI MARIE (Epanza Makita 76) 7 & 8. CHALECO & CHICOTTE (Epanza Makita 48) 9. LISASO YA KRONEMBOURG (Epanza Makita 71) 10 & 11. TIMOTHEE ABAMGI MAKAMBO & YO MABALI TAPALE (Epanza Makita 42) The bit in brackets in case you are puzzled is the label and the number from the original 7' record. [51M] | |
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| L'AFRIQUE DANSE | ORCH' CONGA SUCCESS, FRANCO, BOKELO | 360001 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Track list: 1. QUATRE BOUTONS, 2.SAVON REWARD CHEZ MARSAVCO, 3. BANA CONGA BALELI LIWA YA SINATRA, 4. REVOLVER MAWA NA BISO, 5. FINGA MAMA MUNU, 6. TONTON, 7. QUAND LE FILM EST TRISTE, 8. ALBERTO SIEMPRE CONGA, 9. SEMEKI NDE NDEKO, 10. TIMOTHEE ABANGI MAKAMBO, 11. OYO MOBALI TAPALE. A super set of tracks from Orchestre's Conga Succes and Conga 68 plus at least one from Franco. Pure magic. [52M] | |
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| L'AFRIQUE DANSE | ORCH' CONGA SUCCESS, GRAND KALLE | 360002 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Track List: 1. POLE M'ZE 2. MOKOLO NAKOKUFA 3. MOSELEBENDE TOO BOLINGO 4. LIKALA YA MOTO 5.BANA YA LIPOPO 6. SAVON OMO 7. NGANDA YA DIALLO 8. MWANABE No.4 DE JEAN BOKELO 9.CAMARADE YA NOOKI 10. SEKELE EMONANI 11. RETROUSSONS LES MANCHES. Another smashing set of tracks from Orchestre's Conga Succes and Conga 68 and at least one from LeGrand Kalle. [46M] | |
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| L'AFRIQUE DANSE | ORCH' CONGA SUCCESS, GRAND KALLE | 360003 | TC | 10.00 | COL |
| Track List: 1. JOLIE NANA 2.MBOMBO YA TSHIMBALANGA 3.CAMARADE YA KINSHASA 4.B.B.B. 5. NOUVEAU REGIME 6.SALA LOKOLA LINGA NGAI 7. MOKOLO SE MOKOLO 8. PALADO-PALADO 9.MAGIE 10. BILA FRANCOIS 11. DIS JEANNE 12. KAWA.. Not a lot of info on this one except that in there somewhere are tracks by Le Grand Kalle and Orchestre Negro Succes. What I can tell you is that every track is superb. [53M] | |
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| L'AFRIQUE DANSE | ORCH' S CAVACHA, AFRISA, MACCHI, SEC SEC, CONGO DE BOKELO | 360061 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Track list: 1. OKOMI KOLANGUA 1 & 2 (Mopero & L'Orchestre Cavacha) 2. KAFUL MAYAY 1 & 2 (Tabu ley Rochereau & L'Orchestre Afrisa) 3. LOLA MUANA 1 & 2 (Dindo Yogo & L'Orchestre Macchi) 4. SHAMA-SHAMA 1 & 2 (Mopero & L'Orchestre Cavacha) 5. SEC SEC 1 & 2 (Menga & L'Orchestre Sec Sec) 6. TOLIYA LIBALA 1 & 2 (Bokelo Isenge & L'Orchestre Conga De Bokelo) Definitely a real cracker, all the way through! [48M] | |
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| L'AFRIQUE DANSE | ORCHESTRE BELLA BELLA WITH SOKI VANGU | 360093 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Track list: 1.PAMBI N'DONI 1 & 2 9'08 (Shaba Kahamba) 2. YAKANI 1 & 2 9'30 (Soki Vangu) 3. MEA CULPA 1 & 2 8'15 (Shaba Kahamba) 4. NZINGI ZONG 1 & 2 10'05 (Soki Vangu) 5. ZAMBA 1 & 2 9'20 (Soki Vangu) 6. NAKOMI MOTO 1 & 2 9'15 (Soki Vangu). The music is gorgeous but the recording could have done with a some editing and a good spray of record cleaner would have helped on the last track. Other than that its magic! [48M] | |
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| L'AFRIQUE DANSE | VARIOUS ARTISTS | 360050 | TC | 10.00 | COL |
| The recording is a bit tinney in a couple of places but that's a small price to pay for some really gorgeous music. They don't make e'm like this anymore, unfortunately. They also don't tell you who is playing on it! Pure Magic! Track List: Ngoya, Ngalula Marthe, Tata Nkento, Mibali Ya Simba, Nzambe Mokonzi, Lisumu Lisango, Aon-Aon, Massamba, Kenge No. 3, Ou Est Le Serieux. [50M] My favorite track Aon-Aon is by Tabu Ley Rochereau | |
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| LANGA LANGA STARS | GEORGIA | BT129-22 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Aimedo Star Nyura of Clan Langa Langa shining throughout on this soukous starburst of an album. O.K. So you've read my write-ups before, so who's the stars you've heard of? Lokassa Ya Mbongo, Shimita, Luciana, Esperant Kisangani, N'gouma, Manu Lima. If that little lot doesn't get your mouth watering wait till you hear it! Cracking pace for the guitars to keep up with set by Aimedo on drums, warp (seben) speed strings on all tracks. great vocals but guitariously glorious all the way through. Six tracks plus two semi instrumental versions guaranteed to finish off all but the most enduring dancers. Anyone not buying this album will be receiving a call from the little men in white coats in due course. Hah, Hah, Hah, .........What!!!......get off, I've got my copy | |
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| LASKINO AND MATCHATCHA | MABINA-M'BOKA | 45325-2 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| LE GRAND KALLE AND AFRICAN JAZZ | SUCCES DES ANNEES 50, 60s Vol. 2 | CD36582 | CD | £ 13.20 | |
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| LE GRAND TEKE-TEKE | TSIMA | CBCCD24 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| LE GRIOT CHANTE NGELEKA KANDANDA | LE MONDE TOURNE | 914 | EP | £ 2.50 | |
| A rather different sound from Zaire as singer and likembe player Ngeleka Kandanda goes on tour to the U.S.A with his band. They play a variety of drums plus guitars and a bit of synth but up front is the wizard sound of Katombi Rigo's violin and Kandanda's likembe, which is like an mbira but here has the un-nerving sound of somebody stirring a bowl of wasps! Having said that it's a rather pleasant and rather unusual album. ( F.T.Index: Wandumbu-liwayabamissie, Kasala-tshinzemba, Liberte-africa, Banza-banza. ) [4T/31M] | Track: Wandumbu - Liwayabamissie |
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| LE THU-ZAINA | BA PATRONS NA BA MBONGO 70,71. | CD36576 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| LES COEURS BRISES | DANY ENGOBO PRESENTE, DE PARTICULIER | AF371 | TC | 7.00 | COL |
| The vocals of lead singer Dany Engobo are magic but that is well matched by the spine tingling sebens delivered by the guitars of Caien Madoka and Dally Kimoko who really get things going. When the album first came out a year or so back the CD only got a very limited distribution and it disappeared from sale quite quickly. So this time round don't miss it. (F.T.Index: Ulthi, Mylene, Les Souffrances de Dany, Stelly. ) [8T/41M] | |
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| LES COEURS BRISES | PA KITE MWEN | JIP028 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| LISANGA | AFRICA FORCE UNIE VOL. I | 920410 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| LOKASSA AND SOUKOUS STARS | MEGAMIX Vol I | 38779-2 | CD | £ 12.95 | |
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| LOKASSA YA M'BONGO | ADIZA | CEL8723 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
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| LOKASSA YA M'BONGO | LOKASSA YA M'BONGO ( N'DAYA ) | KLO128 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| YEAH! Quick now, polish up those old dancing clogs as Lokassa is about to set your carpet on fire. Absolutely tremendous pace right from the opening bars and whats more he refuses to let up. For those of you who love all those beautiful tinkling guitar sebens this is the album and as near to heaven as you're going to get. Dance until you drop time has arrived with superb style! (F.T.Index: Kouakou, Mace, Matti, Julie, Passi, Suzi ) | |
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| LOKASSA YA M'BONGO | THE BEST OF ..., MASSABA, MAIMA | SER114 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| LOKETO | SOUKOUS TROUBLE | SHANCD64025 | CD | 13.85 | COL |
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| L'ORCHESTRE AFRI-JAZZ | LES CROSSES TETES, FRAPPE AERIENNE | CDS8805 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| L'ORCHESTRE SUPER CHOC | DE SHORA MBEMBA: 'BIZE MA'NDUNDU' | BMP960073 | CD | £ 5.95 | |
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| LUBUMBASHI STARS DU ZAIRE | AS COEUR DE LUBUMBASHI STARS | 08698-2 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| LUKOKI DIATHO AND JOE MPOYI | 100 - 1 | MAILP1031 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| MADILU SYSTEM | HUMEUR | STCD1104 | CD | £ 12.70 | |
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| MADILU SYSTEM | SANS COMMENTAIRE | SYL83175-4 | TC | 6.00 | COL |
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| MALAGE DE LUGENDO | BAISER DE JUDAS | SYL8359 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| MARECHAL RIVE-KONO AND AYATOLLAH PACHAMAC | DE VIVA LA MUSICA 'JEUNES EN VOGUE' | CD53902 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| MAVUELA SOMO | ZARA | FDB200072 | TC | £ 6.50 | |
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| MBILIA BEL | BEL CANTO | STCD3037-38 | CDx2 | 14.95 | COL |
| When Tabu Ley Rochereau decided to add another singer to his retinue in 1981, he can't have anticipated how successful she would become. As he watched Mbilia Mboyo on a popular TV music show, tucked away on backing vocals for another act, perhaps he thought she could be just another singer that would join for a few years and then one day go, unmourned by a public always wanting what's next. If so, he was wrong. With her name changed to Mbilia Bel, they recorded the duet 'Mpeve Ya Longo'. It was an instant hit with the Kinshasa crowd and also in Nairobi, Kenya, where she made her concert debut as featured singer with 'Afrisa International'. By the middle of 1982, the buzz about Mbilia was a roar and she was hailed as the country's brightest new star. They went on to marry and, for Tabu Ley's new label, Genidia, record a string of hits that help define the sound of an era. And not just for central Africa. From those very earliest concerts, East Africa always held a passionate fan-base and Mbilia's recordings reached South, West and out into the African diaspora beyond. She also touched a nerve in the women of her audience and to this day there is something about Mbilia Bel that gains that audience's loyalty. However the partnership, indeed the marriage, between Mbilia and Tabu Ley lasted only until 1988, when they parted ways and Tabu Ley introduced his next female discovery, Faya Tess. Mbilia moved to Paris and then on to the States but, as fashions changed, so has her music. She has never quite found the same run of success as on those key recordings from the 80s. These 2CDs contain those tracks and tell that story. Crucial recordings of Mbilia Bel, the queen of Congolese music and one of the most popular pan-African stars throughout the 1980s selected from Tabu Ley's 'Genidia' label by Gerald Seligman with additional notes by Ken Braun, these recordings represent an artist at the peak of her career includes a bonus track, the hard-to-get single version of 'Mpeve Ya Longo' - the recording that started her career plus full-colour, 44-page booklet with detailed notes, lyric translations, a discography and rare photos. | |
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| MBILIA BEL | BELISSIMO | STCD1098 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| MBILIA BEL | DANS FAUX PAS | GEN105 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| MBILIA BEL | DESOLE | 668874 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| One of those superb soft and sweet albums that has the curious affect of becoming absolutely totally addictive! No mind blowing sebens, just great guitaring, good solid music and beautiful singing from start to finish. M'Bilia is at her seductive best with a lovely set of songs composed by guitarist Virigo-Star Bamundele. The track 'Wynant' makes me go all weak at the knees (my other half says it's just too much lager!) (F.T.Index: Bandundu, Biu-Mando, Wynant, C'est Trop Tot, Desole, ) [9T/50M] | |
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| MBILIA BEL | WELCOME | BELDVD001 | DVD | £ 14.80 | |
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| MBILIA BEL AND RIGO STAR | IRONIE | 66917-4 | TC | 7.00 | COL |
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| MBILIA BEL AND ROCHEREAU | ESWI YO WAPI | GENCD1002 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| META AND TEZA | SURPRISE | TANLP7004 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| MIDE PABLINTO AND LA SELECTION NATIONAL | DILEMME (CD82828) | MP18 | CD | £ 13.20 | |
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| MODOGO GIAN FRANCO FERRE | STATUE DE LA LIBERTE | ESP8485 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| MOSE FAN FAN | BAYEKELEYE | LAA001 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| MOSE 'FAN FAN' | THE CONGO ACOUSTIC | TRECD119 | CD | £ 13.25 | |
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| MOSE FAN FAN, SOMO SOMO | HELLO HELLO | STCD1065 | CD | 15.00 | COL |
| Superb album from Mose who is joined by a veritable Who's Who of African guitar players and singers. Youlou Mabiala, Nyboma, Wuta Mayi, Syran Mbenza, Bopol Mansiamina, Miguel Yamba, Saak Sakoul and last but not least Sam Mangwana. Magic...... | 1. HELLO HELLO
2. MAMITA
3. ODILE
4. SHERITA
5. NDEMDELI
6. MANIOLO
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| MOSE SE FAN FAN | BELLE EPOQUE | RETRO7CD | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| N S T COPHIE W PAPA WEMBA | AFRICA FOR SOMALIE | 893 | CD | £ 6.00 | |
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| NADO KAKOMA | SABLE MOUVANT | 41028-8 | VID | £ 16.50 | |
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| NGOUMA LOKITO | THE BEST OF NGOUMA LOKITO | BMP200147 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
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| N'GOUMA LOKITO AND SOUKOUS STARS | LEDDY | CDAT91 | CD | 10.95 | COL |
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| NICO | DERNIERE MEMOIRE | VA013CD | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| NICO AND AFRICAN FIESTA SUKISA | 1968 - 1973 | CD36548 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| NOUVELLE ECRITURE | A LA UNA ( 2 x CD ) | RPM307600 | CDx2 | 14.80 | COL |
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| NOUVELLE GENERATION | SASA BA GRAISSE!!! - NYATA BIZETI!!! | CDS6836 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| NSIMBA FOGUIS AND TAXI PATA PATA | AIME BEBE | CTAX1 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| NTESA DALIENST | GRAND MAQUISARDS 1969, 71, 72 | NG012 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
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| NTESA DALIENST | GRAND MARQUISARDS VOL. 2 1969, 71, 72 | NG034 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| Lovely album compiled from singles released back in 1969,71 and 72. Recorded straight from the original records and virtually untouched so a bit of background noise and a few clicks included. Tracks : Mamisa, Rosa, Essesse, Mbanza Velela, Benede 1ere and 2eme, Nzumba, Tina Nini ?, Yo, Biki. [9T/61M] | |
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| NTESA DALIENST | IZA ISSA | REM430 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| NTESA DALIENST | MUNSI | CASLP2026 | TC | 7.00 | COL |
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| NTESA DALIENST, MAQUISARDS | SANTU PETELO, THE VERY BEST OF 69-7 | NG078 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
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| NYBOMA | ANICET | STCD1064 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| NYBOMA | DOUBLE DOUBLE | CEL6624 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| NYBOMA AND LES KAMALE | PEPE | SER117 | LP | 12.00 | COL |
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| ORCHESTRE VEVE | VINTAGE VERCKYS | RETRO15CD | CD | £ 11.99 | |
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| PABLO LUBADIKA | IDIE | EFAC040 | TC | 7.00 | COL |
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| PABLO LUBADIKA | MA COCO | DARL019 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| PABLO LUBADIKA | OKOMINIOKOLO | STCD1052 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| PABLO LUBADIKA | PABLO PABLO PABLO | ORB008 | LP | £ 7.00 | |
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| PABLO LUBADIKA | TYKA 'NGAI | VA002 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| PABLO LUBADIKA | Y'A PLUS CONFIANCE | 1001 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| PAPA NOEL ET LE DUO | HAUTE TENSION | MPK001 | CD | £ 11.99 | |
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| PAPA WEMBA | FOREVER LIVE AU ZENITH PARIS 2003 | WEMBA2003DVD | DVD | £ 13.20 | |
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| PAPA WEMBA | MZEE FOULA-NGENGE | CDS8836 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| PAPA WEMBA AND VIVA LA MUSICA | BEAU GOSSE YA PARIS | EPP20 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| Very nice album from Papa and the group with the title track being my favorite. | 1. DIDO SENGA
2. ZEA
3. SULIYA
4. KALISIA
5. BEAU GOSSE YA PARIS
6. SAHEL AFRICA
7. CHERIE MAZENA
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| PAPA WEMBA AND VIVA LA MUSICA | LOVE KILAWU | CD8438 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| PAPA WEMBA AND VIVA LA MUSICA | MWANA MOLOKAI - THE FIRST 20 YEARS ( 2 x CD ) | STCD3019-20 | CDx2 | 13.20 | COL |
| Mwana Molokai (Mwana means master, Molokai is the region of Kinshasa where Viva La Musica started out) is a double CD compiled by Vincent Luttman presenting 18 of Papa Wemba's best recordings, made over a span of twenty years (1977 to 1997), during which he rose from cult following in Zaire to global stardom. It includes several rarities, never released outside their original 7in format. As well as Viva La Musica's extensive roll-call of musicians and vocalists, the tracks include contributions from Pepe Kalle, Koffi Olomide, Josky Kiambukuta, Wendo Kolosoy and Hector Zazou. | |
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| PAPA WEMBA ET VIVA LA MUSICA | DESTIN YA MOTO | ESP8449 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| PAPA WEMBA ET VIVA LA MUSICA | M'FONO YAMI | STERNS1026 | LP | 8.25 | COL |
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| PAPA WEMBA ET VIVA LA MUSICA | POLE POSITION | CDS8815 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
| I thought his last album 'Foridoles' was going to be a hard one to follow but obviously not for Papa Wemba as this album is a total smash from start to finish. The guitar play of Dally Kimoko, Maika Munan and others is outstanding as their sparkling chords sweetly intertwine and fuse with the inovative keyboards and the mellow percussion. To top it all off there is the creme de la creme of Zaire's vocalists in Reddy Amisi, Gloria, Stino and of course the pure magic of Papa himself. SUPERB. (F.T.Index: Perdu De Vue, Kaokokokorobo, Endena, Sema Spraya, Apres Tout, Soul Gbemani.) [12T/68M] | |
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| PEPE KALLE | ATINZE MWANA | EO25691-4 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| A real stunner from Pepe with some of the most gorgeous guitars you're ever going to hear. This is what Zairean music is all about, magic vocals from Popi, Bidha Soleil, Papytex Matolu and Pepe singing some of the sweetest songs I've heard in a long, long time. Absolutelly fantastic on all four tracks, they could have made it fourty tracks and it still wouldn't have been long enough for music with this sort of quality. Classic from start to finish. | |
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| PEPE KALLE | PON MOUN PAKA BOUGE | AR1007 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
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| PEPE KALLE AND EMPIRE BAKUBA | BONNE ANNE | ALN17 | TC | £ 6.50 | |
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| PEPE KALLE AND EMPIRE BAKUBA | CE CHALE CARNAVAL | AR10121 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| PEPE KALLE AND EMPIRE BAKUBA | DIVISE PA DEUX | BB012 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| PEPE KALLE AND EMPIRE BAKUBA | GERANT | 823487 | CDx2 | 14.65 | COL |
| 22 track double album version | 1. ROGER MILLA
2. ZONGA AIME
3. PEDRO
4. BITOTA
5. GERANT
6. SHIKAMO SEYE
7. BELI SEYO
8. MUYENGA
9. PEMBE
10. J. MUKELENGE
11. ENNEMI SONI
12. MOTEMA LIBANGA
1. MASSASSI CALCULE
2. O NAGER
3. MISS AFRICA
4. NANA HOUPHOUET-BOIGNY
5. PARDON FAINA
6. NAJI
7. AMBA
8. SAPUMBA
9. MUANA NDEKE
10. MOUSSA HYPOCRITE
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| PEPE KALLE AND EMPIRE BAKUBA | GERANT | SYL83129 | TC | £ 6.50 | |
| The original cassette contains instrumental versions of Shikamo Seye and Gerant not on the CD version. | 1. GERANT
2. SHIKAMO SEYE (INSTRUMENTAL)
3. BELI SEYO
4. ZONGA AIME (INSTRUMENTAL)
5. SHIKAMO SEYE
6. GERANT (INSTRUMENTAL)
7. MUYENGA
8. MILLA (VERSION STADE)
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| PEPE KALLE AND EMPIRE BAKUBA | LIYA LIYA FAINA | KSL08/90 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| This is the stuff to get you dancing, a real thumping rhythm and loads of super fast guitar which leave you stunned with the speed and complexity of the music. 'D'Jamaica' is my favorite track, mind boggling with the speed, you'd think you've come in at the seben which luckily for dancers it dosn't have! | |
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| PEPE KALLE AND EMPIRE BAKUBA | MILLA | SYL83126 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| PEPE KALLE AND EMPIRE BAKUBA | POTO MALILI-KINSHASA | E190394-4 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| PEPE KALLE AND NYBOMA | MOYIBI | 38752-2 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| PEPE KALLE AND ROCHEREAU | FEU D'ARTIFICE | MCS5505 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| The two giants of Zairean music have got together to produce an remarkably outstanding album. More Orchestre Afrisa than Empire Bakuba in style so Tabu Ley's slower and sweeter style predominates. This is definitely 'Classic' material, love that seben on 'Bituide' and what a cracking duet on 'Olala'. Lashings of gorgeous guitar and some of the sweetest vocals that I've heard in years. Superb album in every way. | |
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| PEPE KALLE, NYBOMA, BOPOL | HOMMAGE A EMORO | 38117-2 | CD | 15.00 | COL |
| A lovely album in memory of Empire Bakuba's tiny dancer Emoro who most of you will probably remember as the fried chicken seller in the Papa Wemba film 'La vie a belle'. A cracking set of tracks from Pepe Kalle and Nyboma backed by Bopol and Kayen's magic guitar picking sebens. | |
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| PHOTO MADJESI BY ORCHESTRE SOSOLISO | | CASLP2010 | TC | 10.00 | COL |
| For a few years one of the hottest acts in Zaire of the early 1970s. Madjesi, a composition of Mario Matadidi Mabele, Loko Massengo 'Djeskain' and Saak 'Sinatra' Sakoul, the three prominent members of the band, made a joyful mix of Zairean music and soul music in the style of the then so popular James Brown. The actual tracks on the tape are not as listed on either the cassette or the different set listed on the inlay. Further info can be found on Frank Bessem's web site. | 1. PHOTO MADJESI Pt 1 & Pt 2
2. MOUSA PHOTO NA YO
3. NALELI MOKILI Pt 1
4. NALELI MOKILI Pt 2
5. CARTE BLANCHE Pt 1
6. CARTE BLANCHE Pt 2
7. MAMA TSHIKA NGAI NALEMBI
8. MOSEKA
9. CINEMA
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| QUATRE ETOILES | 6 HITS | SYL8736 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| QUATRE ETOILES | ADAMA COLY | 08728-2 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
| Fabulous dance album from four of the greatest names in Zairean music - Wuta May, Nyboma, Bopol Mansiamina and Syran Mbenza. Their sweet vocal harmonies have always been hard to better while their superb guitar playing just can't be beaten. Just listen to them playing the very life out of those strings on 'Antho' to say nothing of the crazy 'Speedy Gonzalez' style they give to the title track! The hot guitar picking on 'Nsangu Zimuangane' is guaranteed to turn the floor into an dancing inferno. HOT, HOT, HOT. (F.T.Index: Polygamie, Nsangu Zimuangane, Mini Tenkole, Antho, Alima, Adama Coly, Samba Samba, Zouzou.) [8T/49M] | 1. ALIMA
2. ANTHO
3. POLYGAMIE
4. ADAMA COLY
5. NSANGU ZIMUANGANE
6. MIMI TENKOLE
7.SAMBA SAMBA
8. ZOUZOU
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| QUATRE ETOILES | DANCE (Kabyby) | TAN7009 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| QUATRE ETOILES | ENFANT BAMILEKE | 6706 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| QUATRE ETOILES | SANGONINI | STCD1049 | CD | 7.85 | COL |
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| RAY LEMA | GAIA | MLPS1055 | LP | 7.00 | COL |
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| RAY LEMA | NANGADEEF | MLPS1000 | LP | £ 7.00 | |
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| REDDY AMISI | COMPTEUR A ZERO | DVDS8988 | DVD | £ 15.25 | |
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| REDDY AMISI | PRUDENCE | 50380-2 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| REDDY AMISI, VIVA LA MUSICA | QUEEN LINA | FDB300046 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| RICOCO BULAMBEMBA | FERRY-BEAUTE | 79569-2 | CD | £ 13.20 | |
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| ROCHEREAU AND L'AFRISA INT. | 1973, 74, 75, 76 | CD36544 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| ROCHEREAU AND MBILIA BEL | LOYENGHE | GENCD1007 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| ROCHEREAU AND SAM MANGWANA | L'AFRICAN FIESTA 1968, 69, 70 | CD36535 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| ROCHEREAU, BOPOL, SYRAN | BABY PANCAKE, ABA! (OTODI KOPLODO) | CDS6829 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| ROCHEREAU/SAM MANGWANA | TETE NAKOZONGA 1972/1973 | 823423 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| ROCHEREAU/SAM MANGWANA AND AFRICAN FIESTA NATIONAL | 1968-69-70 | 823422 | CD | £ 12.50 | |
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| SAH'LOMON | AISSA KUMBA | AISSA | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| SAKIS AND DYNAMIC SYSTEM | QUE LE SOUKOUS SOIT AVEC VOUS AMEN | 08684-2 | CD | 10.00 | COL |
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| SAKIS ET DYNAMIC SYSTEM | AFRICA MUSIC SHOW | FDB200065 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| SAKIS ET DYNAMIC SYSTEM | SOUKOUS ABIDJAN | CK7073 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| SAM MANGWANA | ALADJI | SYL8336 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
| | 1. TRANS-BEROS
2. ALADJI
3. TOYAKI KOBINA
4. KABI BI
5. ANTONIO
6. SOWETO
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| SAM MANGWANA | ALADJI | 64017 | TC | £ 6.50 | |
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| SAM MANGWANA | BILINGA LINGA Vol. 1 1968 - 69 | NG070 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
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| SAM MANGWANA | CANTA MOCAMBIQUE | PAM05 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| SAM MANGWANA | FURAHA YA BIBI | CASLP2045 | TC | £ 7.00 | |
| Released back in 1985 it became a smash hit and has been on my own wants list for some time. Sam's gentle and smooth as silk vocals, to say nothing of the rest of the group, are superb as they drift across a backround of beautifully played and brightly twinkling guitars and soft wire brush percussion. An absolutely superb album from one of Zaire's top stars, pure perfection, need I say more? ( F.T.Index: Lugha Ya Mapenzi, Furaha Ya Bibi, Masai, Saturday Night. ) [4T/36M] | |
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| SAM MANGWANA | GEORGETTE ECKINS | CDS7002 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
| The four tracks of the original LP plus four more - Ata Basali Nakozonga from Dizy Mandjeku. Makengo from Lokassa. Les Champions from Sam Mangwana. La Fete Au Village from Ringo Moya. [8T/71M] | |
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| SAM MANGWANA | MARIA TEBBO AND WAKA WAKA | STCD3011 | CD | £ 12.50 | |
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| SAM MANGWANA | RUMBA MUSIC | STCD9003 | CD | £ 12.50 | |
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| SAM MANGWANA | THE VERY BEST OF 2001 | BMP00158-2 | CD | £ 12.35 | |
| | 1. AFRIQUE ANTILLES
2. BAMILEKE SANS PEINE
3. CANTA MOCAMBIQUE
4. MUANA Y'AFRIKA
5. MUASI YA BATO
6. BUAYIKI
7. LE PARISIEN
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| SAM MANGWANA , DINO VANGU | SAM MANGWANA SINGS DINO VANGU | STCD1077 | CD | 12.50 | COL |
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| SAM MANGWANA AND FRANCO | FOR EVER | 38775-2 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
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| SAM MANGWANA AND FRANCO | FOR EVER | 38775-4 | TC | 7.50 | COL |
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| SAM MANGWANA AND L'AFRICAN ALL STARS | AFFAIRE VIDEO | NG0 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
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| SAM MANGWANA AND L'AFRICAN ALL STARS | SUZANA COULIBALY | AMALP005 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
| Recorded and released in the Ivory Coast back in 1979 it is a beautiful album of soft tinkling guitars with sweet vocal harmonies guaranteed to melt the heart of any listener. ( F.T.Index: Suzana Coulibaly, Eyebana, S. Maymouna, Edoh. ) [4T/31M] | |
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| SEDJO KHA, LUCIANO, STINO | SEDJO KHA L'HOMME ORCHESTRE | BMP940033 | CD | £ 13.20 | |
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| SHABA KAHAMBA | NON-STOP RUMBA SOUKOUS | BMP940035 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| SHIMITA | ET LE SOUKOUS STARS | SYL381054 | TC | 10.00 | COL |
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| SHIMITA AND SOUKOUS STARS | EL DIEGO, CHACUN POUR SOI | CDS6839 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| SIMARO AND TPOK JAZZ | SOMO | TMS91006 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| SOKI VANGU AND ORCH' BELLA BELLA | PETITE ZIZINA | ASLP960 | LP | 9.00 | COL |
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| SOKI VANGU AND ORCH. BELLA BELLA | PAMBINONI, NZING NZONG ETC. | CASLP2018 | TC | 10.00 | COL |
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| SOMO SOMO | PARIS | STC1014 | TC | 10.00 | COL |
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| SOUKOUS BA CONGO | ZONGA ZONGA | SBC001 | CD | £ 5.00 | |
| Soukous Ba Congo is led by King Bell who hails from the Congo while the rest of the group come from countries as diverse as Chile, Japan, Australia (where the group are based), Southern Sudan and last but not least Zaire. This captivating album is built around the superb soft soukous guitar riffs of Luis Figueroa and Grant Taylor backed by the sharply defined drumming of Malcolm Neate. Into this musical tapestry King Bell has woven his gentle and enchanting vocals with the precision learnt during his time with the Angolan National Ballet. While the music is firmly rooted in soukous the group are not slow to add a few branches from other musical backgrounds nearer to home, cop a load of Luis at work on Bailar. A terrific album to dance to and when the tootsies are tired out its still great to listen to. ( F.T.Index: Bolingo, L.E.G., Harmony, To Sakana, Beautiful People, Nyema Nyema, Zonga Zonga, Bailar, Straight from my Heart. ) [9T/62M] | |
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| SOUKOUS STARS | BOLINGO SONIA | S1829 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
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| SOUKOUS STARS | GOZANDO | MEL38119 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
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| SOUKOUS STARS | MORENITA IN HOLLYWOOD | CD71616 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| SOUKOUS STARS | PAS D'PANIQUE (KEEP COOL) | 301251-2 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
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| SOUNDAMA - NEMBALE | TAMBOULA | AS1001 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Smashing call and response vocals come booming out from lead singers Mbani Abel Nsita and Matuti Djo Roy backed by the sweetly sung harmonies of Ali Mabou, Dinganga, Jean-Claude Nembale and K. W. Mizos. The pounding beat of the mixed drum/percussion line-up is well complimented by Umba Sorozo's synth/harmonica and guitar playing. Although it still has the rural sound of 'Swede Swede' the addition of guitars and synth gives the album a much more interesting and danceable sound. You definitely ain't going to get bored with music as fast and hot as this. (The F.T.Index: Maman, Lola, Mopende, Mokili Ebebi) | |
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| SOUZY KASSEYA | THE PHENOMENAL | ELP2008 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
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| STINO, PAPA WEMBA, VIVA LA MUSICA | FEMME SANS BIJOUX | FDB300032 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| SUPER CHOC DE SHORA MBEMBA | BIZE MANDUNDU | BMP02 | CD | £ 6.00 | |
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| TABU LEY ROCHEREAU | BABETI SOUKOUS | RWCD5 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| TABU LEY ROCHEREAU | EN AMOUR Y A PAS DE CALCUL | SD16 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| TABU LEY ROCHEREAU | FACE A FACE | ESP91/20 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
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| TABU LEY ROCHEREAU | IN AMERICA | GENIDIA109 | LP | 12.00 | COL |
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| TABU LEY ROCHEREAU | MUZINA | CDS5059 | CD | £ 13.80 | |
| The guitar of Huit-Kilos leads the voices of Tabu Ley, Wawali Bonane, Mayemba & Gisalu through some cracking soukous tracks. | |
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| TABU LEY ROCHEREAU | THE VOICE OF LIGHTNESS | STCD3027-28 | CDx2 | £ 13.20 | |
| The golden years from the very early 60s through to the late 70s when he wrote some of his finest songs and gave some of his greatest performances. A time when he was as happy to write jingles for OMO soap powder (Savon Omo - CD1), as he was unafraid to experiment with extended workouts and let his band have its way (e.g. Adeito - CD2 - parts 1 & 2 reunited here for the first time since they were recorded). These 2CDs are a confection of African pop at its very best; melodic, vibrant, beautifully crafted and while well aware of what was going on in the rest of the world - not least the rest of Africa - securely anchored in that mainstream of African music, Congolese rumba. And, above it all, floats the voice of Tabu Ley Rochereau, the voice of lightness. includes hits plus rare recordings never before released on CD full-colour, 44-page booklet with fascinating and detailed notes plus rare photos. | |
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| TABU LEY ROCHEREAU AND MBILIA BEL | SARAH, NADINA | GENCD1032 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| TABU LEY ROCHEREAU AND ORCH' AFRISA | VOLUME 1. | 460.097 | TC | 8.00 | COL |
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| TATOUAGES | KASAI | MWCD3024 | CD | 12.00 | COL |
| This is her debut album for which she wrote most of the songs and is a journey from Central to Western Africa with songs in Lingala, Thiluba, Wolof, French and Soninke. Tatouages is a protege of Senegalese super group Toure Kunda who co-produced the album and who also appear as guest musicians which definitely makes it a must have for my own collection. | |
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| THE KINSHASA SOUND | GUITAR CLASSICS FROM ZAIRE | OMCD010 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| THU-ZAINA | COUP DE CHAPEAU, NEW WAVE 69, 74 | RETRO14CD | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| TONYE with DIBLO | MISSIE BAKARI | TPC008 | CD | 13.50 | COL |
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| TOP MUSICA | EXPLOSION!!! | CBCCD42 | CD | £ 12.35 | |
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| TRIO MADJESI | LE RETOUR DU TRIO MADJESI D'AFRIQUE | SDI114 | LP | 15.00 | COL |
| | 1. DEUXIEME MI-TEMPS
2. MONDJO
3. VILLAGE BLOKOSSO
4. MATINDA LUMIERE
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| TSHALA MUANA | LA DIVINE | ESPERA621 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
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| TSHALA MUANA | MUNANGA | SYL8376 | LP | £ 10.00 | |
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| TSHALA MUANA | MUTUASHI | STCD1069 | CD | £ 7.85 | |
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| TSHALA MUANA | NASI NABALI | ESPERA620 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| UNKNOWN ARTISTS | AFRICAN RETRO VOL I. PONT SUR LE ZAIRE | 6215801 | TC | 10.00 | COL |
| Great album of old Zairean rumba tracks but no mention of who is singing or playing, just the track titles and here they are: 1. Misele, 2. On A Ose Le Dire, 3. Polo, 4. Bolingo Ya Bougie, 5. Si Tu Bois Beaucoup, 6. Le Temps Passe, 7. Pa'vacillar, 8. Bantous Pachanga, 9. Mobili Ya Craneur, 10. Honole, 11. Endiable Merengue, 12. Tout Brazza. All the tracks have come off old vinyl and the sound has that beautifully atmospheric crackle. | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | AFRICA SYSTEM DANCE | LPS12703 | LP | 10.00 | COL |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | AFRICAN PARTY VOL. 2 | PC360090 | TC | £ 7.00 | |
| Recorded in Kenya back in the 60's & 70's this early rumba compilation is pure magic. There isn't any point in doing an 'F.T.Index:' for music like this, it's all gorgeous. Features Tu M'as Decus Chouchou & Kiri Kiri Mabina Ya Sika by Dr Nico, Nalinga Ya Ngai Cherie by Don Pierro, Mabala Ya Kinshasa by Samy, Ndeko Na Ngai Ikeba by Johnny Bokelo, Mado by Bombenga, Tambola Na Mokili by M. Bokelo, Tangana & Regina-Regina by Simarro and last but not least B.B. 69 by Mathieu Kuka. [10T/50M] | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | AFRICAN PARTY VOL. 3 | C360129 | TC | £ 7.00 | |
| Bolingo Ya Telephone by Fidele Zizi and L'orchestre Los Nichelos provides a silky smooth intro to Dix Makuta from Franco and Orchestre O.K. Jazz. A real cracking track with something for everyone. Kiri Kiri Mabina Ya Sika from the great Dr. Nico come next with his Orchestre African Fiesta Sukisa. Following on is Marie Helena with Simaro taking over the reigns of O.K. Jazz for some great singing set to zinging guitar with a fair bit of brass. Over to the flip side and Ndeko Na Ngai Mokili introduces the lively guitar and velvet vocals of Johnny Bokelo and Orchestre Congo 68 De Bokelo. Maseke Ya Meme from Bavon Marie Marie and Orchestre Negro Success is next and deliverers with a perfection that would be hard to equal now over 30 years later. Johnny Bokelo's second track Tambola Na Mokili is also a real bit of magic in both the vocal and guitar departments to say nothing of its mean horn line up. Last is Marie Suzie from Franco and O.K. Jazz to provide a beautiful ending to a set of wonderful tracks from what I always reckon on as the golden age of African Music. [8T/43M] | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | CONGO 70 - RUMBA ROCK | 6139342 | CD | 14.95 | COL |
| | CD 1
1. BOMA L'HEURE - FRANCO ET OK JAZZ
2. ZONGA ZONGA - PAPA WEMBA ET VIVA LA MUSICA
3. TU M'AS DéCU CHOUCHOU - DR NICO
4. TAMBOLA NA MOKILI -JOHNNY BOKELO ET CONGA SUCCESS
5. MARIA MBOKA - GRANDS MAQUISARDS
6. SEX MADJESI - TRIO MADJESI SOSOLISO
7. KAMALE - LIPUA LIPUA
8. FIEVRE MONDO - ZAIKO LANGA LANGA
9. KAMIKAZE - FRANCO ET OK JAZZ
10. MASSAMBA JM - MANDO NEGRO KWALA KWA
11. SIMONE - BOMBENGA ET VOX AFRICA
CD 2
1. NAZOKI - EMPIRE BAKUBA
2. MAZE - TABULEY ROCHEREAU
3. MAKAMBO MIBALE - BANTOUS DE LA CAPITALE
4. LIPUA LIPUA - BELLA BELLA
5. LE BUCHERON - FRANKLIN BOUKAKA ET MANU DIBANGO
6. CAMARADE YA KINSHASA - DEWAYON ET CO-BANTOU
7. NAKOMITUNAKA - VERCKYS
8. TOKO SENGA NA NZAMBE - GRANDS MAQUISARDS
9. NAGALULA MARTHE - ELEGANCE JAZZ
10. AZDA - FRANCO ET OK JAZZ
11. LIBANGANA LIBUMU - BAVON MARIE MARIE
12. BEYA MOKE - SAKADE BAND
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | EAST OF AFRICA ( DKS018 ) | 2004241 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
| From African Jazz - Mama Tsheba, Ngai Mobo Aye, Mama Kwela, Freigera, Mokole Okaya, Tika Kutupende Kolo and Africa Chachacha. From Negro Succes - Majo, Kokisa Confiance Te, Bolole, Vie Ya Kindumba and Yokoka Toli Nana. From African Fiesta - Mamu Wa Mpoy and Mireille Mwana. From African Team - Madou Whiskey Soda. [54M/15T] | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | EL CONGO BRAZZA KIN | 46805-2 | CD | 14.95 | COL |
| Fourteen rumba tracks from Rumbanella Band, Wendo Kolosoy, Victoria Bakolo Miziki and Antoine Moundanda. | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | L'AFRIQUE EN FETE Vol 2 | SONO36501 | TC | £ 6.50 | |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | ROOTS OF RUMBA ROCK ZAIRE CLASSICS Vol. 1 | CRAW4 | CD | 14.30 | COL |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | ROOTS OF RUMBA ROCK ZAIRE CLASSICS Vol. 2 | CRAW10 | CD | 14.30 | COL |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | SAINT-CRO | AM06 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| VARIOUS ARTISTS | SIMARO, NTESA DALIENST, PEPE KALLE, NYBOMA | CASLP2015 | TC | £ 7.00 | |
| Tracks : Simarro - Maya Kanisaka. Ntesa Dalienst - Mavata. Nyboma - Tobina Zouke. Pepe Kalle - Mbulla. Challal - Anna Leki. Sam Mangwana - Furaha Ya Bibi. Maliky - Testament. | |
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| VICTORIA ELEISON | MARCELINE-NGUFULU AVEC FALE JAPAN | JFSM91860 | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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| VICTORIA-ELEYSON | REPONSE POLO-KINA | REPONSE | TC | 10.00 | COL |
| One of Zaire's top bands and one of his best releases ( so much better than their leader Emeneya's dodgy solo crossover disc 'Everybody'). Guitarist Auguy Lutula's 'Dandy' was the big hit off Reponse Polo-Kina but for me even better is El Chato's 'Ayite Sungu', vocally led by Malembe Chant surely one of Zaire's most under-rated singers. A classy band with a superb vocal front line have produced here a superb album. (MS - Sterns). | |
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| WAL JUNIOR With Shaba Kahamba AND Popolipo | BI OMODE | 29306 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Never heard of Wal Ibrahim? Don't worry, he's probably not heard of you either! However its sheer delight from young Cameroonian Wal Ibrahim who has taken the high energy Makossa rhythm of Cameroon and mixed it with tasty Zaire soukous guitar licks and Paris pop/zouk vocals. Guitarist Popolipo (regular member of Zaiko Langa Langa Familia Dei and session player for Koffi Olomide) is joined by Caien Mandoka and Shaba Kahamba from Tabu Ley's Afrisa and between them they handle the soukous guitars. The makozouk instrumentation is taken care of by Camille Bretere, Guy N'Sangue and Wal's keyboard. Good vocals and horns with a nice variety of influences makes this a true Pan-African release. The guitar playing on the title track is just out of this world. (The F.T.Index: Bi Omode, Missie and Save Mache) Thanks to Martin Sinnock for help with this write-up. | |
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| WENGE MUSICA | KIN E BOUGE | BMP000159-2 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| The best of 1990-91 and it certainly is, great music with plenty of guitar and super smooth vocals backed up by a great horn section. "Kin E Bouge" is great but I still prefer "Kaskin" with its lovely vocals and tinkling guitars. Guaranteed to set your feet flying with all tracks especially the last track "Eve Sukali". | |
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| WENGE MUSICA AILE-PARIS | BATACLAN 1994 | DKV003 | VID | £ 16.50 | |
| Live at the Bataclan concert in 1994 sees the Kinshasa based group of B.C.B.G. on top form. | |
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| WENGE MUSICA AILE-PARIS | KALA YI BOEING | WIBE001CD | CD | 12.65 | COL |
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| WENGE MUSICA AILE-PARIS | MOLANGI YA MALASI | KL001 | LP | 8.00 | COL |
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| WENGE MUSICA AILE-PARIS | NGANGA NZAMBE | FDB200073 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Released in Paris where part of the group is now based it swept through the nightclubs of West Africa. This album sees a departure from the style of the 90-91 album that was featured in a previous newsletter. A harder and more percussion orientated sound that's perfectly matched to the sharp edged guitar playing that sets the mood this time round. A great album all round, dance your feet off, drool over the guitars or just listen to those sweet vocals. Whatever you want it's got it. | |
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| WENGE MUSICA B.C.B.G. | BOUGER BOUGER | NACD9401 | CD | £ 10.95 | |
| Formed in July 1981 by a bunch of college students it wasn't until 1988 the 'Bon Chic Bon Genre' boys made their first recording. For two years the album 'Mulolo' held Wenge at the top of the Kinshasa charts. So successful was this session that they re-cut four of the songs live for a cassette only release 'Wenge Live', not to be confused with 'Wenge En Live' release by offshoot outfit 'Wenge Aile Paris'. The masterly 'Mulolo' session has never before received a proper European distribution and therefore it is of major importance that this album, re-titled 'Bouger Bouger' has now become available. Six songs including three of their in-concert sensations: 'Bakolo Budget', J.P. Mpiana's excellent title track 'Mulolo', and Werrason's 'Nicky D'. The sound is noticeably leaner than on their 1991 hit 'Kin E Bouge' with the voices of Werrason, J.P. Mpiana and Blaise Bula leading the session and co-founder Didier Masela's bass and guitarist of the year in 1989 Alain Makaba. Makaba's fluid crystaline lead lines are a revelation on this recording and if anything, combined with his subtle and sparing keyboard work, surpass his later musical achievements. It is no wonder that Wenge became the darlings of the new generation of Kinshasa bands to challenge the established order. Their performance here exudes a stunning youthful exuberance : Classy harmonies, devastating musical progressions and six immaculate titles. (MS) | 1. MULOLO
2. FISOL
3. DODO LA ROSE
4. AMOI NICKY 'D'
5. BAKOLO BUDGET
6. LA FILLE DU ROI
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| WENGE MUSICA B.C.B.G. | BOUGER BOUGER | E02417924 | TC | £ 6.50 | |
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| WENGE MUSICA B.C.B.G. | LES ANGES ADORABLES VOLUME I | CDS8801 | CD | £ 13.20 | |
| This is the Kinshasa based group Bon Chic Bon Genre not Aile Paris. Its 'Volume I' and its tremendous. I can't wait for Volume II. Six tracks and everyone a winner. The vocal harmonies are sheer perfection but then then so is their guitar playing. No wonder they are Zaire's premier group. (F.T. Index: Any order you want, they're all great. Hi Ho Ha New Image) | |
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| WENGE MUSICA B.C.B.G. | PENTAGONE | MC008 | TC | £ 7.00 | |
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| WENGE MUSICA BCBG | TITANIC | SIPE29331 | CD | 12.35 | COL |
| Gorgeous from start to finish and one I could listen to all day long. | 1. TITANIC
2. R.D.C.
3. BARAKUDA
4. OMBA
5. PROCES MAMBIKA
6. LIKALA MOTO
7. TOUR EIFFEL
8. CHAMPION KAPANGALA
9. LIBERATION
10. SERGE PALMI |
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| WENGE MUSICA BCBG, J.B. MPIANA | INTERNET ( 2 x CD ) | 29350CD | CDx2 | 13.99 | COL |
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| WENGE MUSICA BCBG, J.B. MPIANA | INTERNET ( 2 x CD ) | SIM29350 | CDx2 | £ 10.00 | |
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| WERRASON | KIBUISA MPIMPA ( 2 x CD ) | CDJPS132 | CDx2 | 15.99 | COL |
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| WUTA-MAY | LE BEACH | 79419 | LP | 9.00 | COL |
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| YA NTESSA DALIENST AND LE MAQUISARD | BELALO | 3811002 | CD | £ 20.00 | |
| Same 4 tracks as the LP - Belalo, Dangara, Difela and Dorothy but with an extra 20 minutes of Dangara and Dorothy instrumental versions. [6T/60M] | 1. BELALO
2. DANGARA
3. DIFELA
4. DOROTHY
5. DANGARA (inst.)
6. DOROTHY (inst.)
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| YA NTESSA DALIENST AND LE MAQUISARD | BELALO | LP54414 | LP | £ 8.00 | |
| Wonderful stuff as Ntesa and Carlito sing their hearts out to to the guitars of Dizzy Mandjeku, Dieudos Makuanzi and Assani Corvin. Just a few in stock so grab it while you can. [4T/40M] | 1. BELALO
2. DANGARA
3. DIFELA
4. DOROTHY
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| YONDO SISTER | DERNIERE MINUTE | ATK129 | TC | 6.50 | COL |
| Soukous magic comes cascading from the guitars of Saladin, Dally Kimoko, Nene Tchakou and Lokito with equally spellbinding vocals from the gorgeous voices of Yondo Sister backed by Ballou Canta, Shimita and friends. If you missed the CD last year whatever you do don't miss the tape - its simply superb. (F.T.Index: Maweke, Jo, A chacun Son Gout, Perdue De Vue, Madi, Derniere Minute. ) [8T/41M] | |
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| ZAIKO LANGA LANGA | L'OISEAU RARE | 6155 | CD | 10.00 | COL |
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| ZAIKO LANGA LANGA | MEILLEURS SOUVENIRS | FDB300190 | CD | 13.20 | COL |
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| ZAIKO LANGA LANGA | ZAIRE - GHANA 1976 | RETRO5CD | CD | 11.99 | COL |
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