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Magazine tagged Afro
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou – The Skeletal Essences Of Afro Funk (Analog Africa)
Take funk, soul, psychedelia and rumba, mix it up with a thick dose of heavy local rhythms and throw everything in a Benin grinder. The brew is then mixed up with hypnotic Farfisa solos, gritty guitar riffs, distorted bass lines, warm horns and the result
Antibalas
"Rhythm is what makes a good afrobeat record," says Gabriel Roth, Daptone Records co-founder and producer of Antibalas' forthcoming self-titled LP. "Not just the rhythm section, but the rhythm of the horns, the rhythm of the vocals, the rhythm of the keyb
Antibalas
"Rhythm is what makes a good afrobeat record," says Gabriel Roth, Daptone Records co-founder and producer of Antibalas' forthcoming self-titled LP. "Not just the rhythm section, but the rhythm of the horns, the rhythm of the vocals, the rhythm of the keyb
Brand new album by Brooklyn based Afrobeat band Antibalas
"Rhythm is what makes a good afrobeat record," says Gabriel Roth, Daptone Records co-founder and producer of Antibalas' forthcoming self-titled LP. "Not just the rhythm section, but the rhythm of the horns, the rhythm of the vocals, the rhythm of the keyb
The Shaolin Afronauts continue their musical journey with the new album “Quest Under Capricorn”
2011's debut album from the Shaolin Afronauts "Flight Of The Ancients" was a critical and commercial success story, lauded as a truly original blend of the sounds of 1970's West Africa, Ethiopia and the pioneering and progressive avant-garde jazz artists
Shaolin Afronauts
2011's debut album from the Shaolin Afronauts "Flight Of The Ancients" was a critical and commercial success story, lauded as a truly original blend of the sounds of 1970's West Africa, Ethiopia and the pioneering and progressive avant-garde jazz artists
The complete works of Zambia’s legendary psych-funk ensemble Witch
Witch's five albums and rare 7" tracks presented as a 4 CD (5 3/4" X 10") box set, restored and remastered from the original tapes. Contains a 24 page booklet with never before seen photos and ephemera; extensive liner notes and annotation; an interview w
Analog Africa presents another joyful collection of sounds by Le Super Borgou De Parakou …
Le Super Borgou de Parakou was the brainchild of Moussa Mama, who, having worked as a goldsmith in neighbouring Accra and Ghana in the 1950s, returned to Benin with a wealth of musical ideas, and a progressive vision to meld these sounds into his collecti
Kindred Spirits presents Gambian psych sensation Guelewar …
"Touki Ba Banjul" is a compilation of the Gambian psych sensation Guelewar who played a major part in the development of the Afro Manding sound. From 1979-1982 the band released four albums, featuring some of Gembia's best funk tunes. This official first
El Rego is a true legend of African soul music …
El Rego is a true legend of African Soul Music. Here for the first time on album are 12 of his greatest recordings from the late '60s and early '70s hand-picked by Daptone Records.
Afro-soul collector/DJ Frank Gossner had spent years combing West Afric
Various – Bambara Mystic Soul – The Raw Sound Of Burkina Faso 1974-1979 (Analog Africa)
For its commemorative 10th release, Analog Africa indulges in Burkina Faso, one of the jewels of the Sahel, a harsh and arid strip that straddles the southern Sahara, stretching from Dakar in the west to Djibouti in the east. Formerly known as Haute Volta
Bambara Mystic Soul – The Raw Sound Of Burkina Faso 1974-1979 …
For its commemorative 10th release, Analog Africa indulges in Burkina Faso, one of the jewels of the Sahel, a harsh and arid strip that straddles the southern Sahara, stretching from Dakar in the west to Djibouti in the east. Formerly known as Haute Volta
The Shaolin Afronauts are the band to watch out for in 2011 …
The mysterious afro-soul of The Shaolin Afronauts first echoed across the dance floors of Australia in late 2008. Heavily inspired by the sounds of 1970's West Africa, Ethiopia and the pioneering avant-garde jazz artists of the same period, The Shaolin Af
Imperial Tiger Orchestra – Mercato (Mental Groove / Absinthe Music)
Follow-up to 2010's acclaimed EP Addis-Abeba, Mercato is the debut album by Swiss band Imperial Tiger Orchestra, the finest connoisseurs and grooviest performers of Ethiopian music from the Golden Age.
Raphael Anker, trumpet player from Geneva, one day
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo – Orchestre Poly-Rythmo (Analog Africa)
Nestled in between Nigeria and Ghana, the traditional heavyweights of the golden West African musical axis, Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, has birthed some of the most raw and psychedelic Afro sounds to emerge from a continent blessed with artistic tal
Analog Africa are pleased to announce the launch of a new series called “Analog Africa – Limited Dance Edition” …
Analog Africa are pleased to announce the launch of a new series called "Analog Africa - Limited Dance Edition". The objective of the series is to release African and tropical records (in strictly limited editions) which concentrate on single artists that
Rhythmatic Orchestra is a collaboration between Benedic Lamdin (Nostalgia 77) and Hugo Mendez of Sofrito …
The Rhythmagic Orchestra is a collaboration between acclaimed jazz producer Benedic Lamdin - aka Nostalgia 77 - and Hugo Mendez of world-renowned tropical music collective Sofrito, based on their shared love of jazz, Afro-Cuban, Latin and tropical sounds.
Much anticipated debut album by Sydney-based afro-funk formation The Liberators …
Sydney-based new afro-funk formation The Liberators can certainly be said to be off to a smoldering start; with their debut gig taking place at Russ Dewbury's famous Night At The Jazz Rooms, the liner notes of their debut album being written by Antibalas
Newly discovered masterpiece by one of the true legends of Afrobeat …
When Nigerian afro beat comes to mind, the name that typically comes to mind is Fela Kuti. But for true enthusiasts of the genre, composer and band leader Orlando Julius is held in the same regard as his more famous colleague. By the mid-60s, Julius had a
Afrodesia – The Afro Soul-Tet (Luv N’ Haight)
Jack Millman, aka Johnny Kitchen, had a hand in many interesting, obscure and highly collectible records from the 1960s and 1970s. Producing, composing, recording, editing, releasing, licensing - you name it, Millman did it. The records he touched had an
This is Afrodesia …
Jack Millman, aka Johnny Kitchen, had a hand in many interesting, obscure and highly collectible records from the 1960s and 1970s. Producing, composing, recording, editing, releasing, licensing - you name it, Millman did it. The records he touched had an
Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra – from Lagos to Leeds with love …
Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra formed in late 2007 when members of the Kidkanevil live show and First Word stalwarts Homecut began a series of late night afrobeat sessions at Leeds jazz venue Sela Bar. It was out of these jam sessions that the 8 piece band was
Various – Angola Soundtrack (Analog Africa)
The nascent Angolan music scene was set on fire by a small group of intrepid singers, backed by an array of super tight bands and led by extraordinary guitarists who revolutionized the musical and the political panorama of the 60s and 70s. A powerful conf
Donso representing the future of African beat …
There is only one proven way to move music forward: to innovate new sounds and combine styles that seem to stand in strong contrast to one another. Whether it is the fusion of pop and African, jazz and hip-hop, or rock and electro, it is often within thes
Angola Soundtrack – The unique sound of Luanda 1965 – 1976 …
The nascent Angolan music scene was set on fire by a small group of intrepid singers, backed by an array of super tight bands and led by extraordinary guitarists who revolutionized the musical and the political panorama of the 60s and 70s. A powerful conf
Imperial Tiger Orchestra offers a unique sound combining modern and traditional inspiration …
Ethiopia revisited! Absinthe Music & Mental Groove Records unite to reveal one of Geneva's best-kept secrets: Imperial Tiger Orchestra. While compilations of music of Ethiopian heritage are flooding the market, Imperial Tiger Orchestra offers a unique sou
Kindred Spirits releases an ethio-jazz beauty created by the Woima Collective …
The Woima Collective was born from deep within the brass section of renowned German funk unit Poets Of Rhythm, as tenor sax player Johannes Schleiermacher became immersed in the rhythms and modes of African music after some excursions to Morocco, where he
Various – African Music Today (Truth & Soul)
"African Music Today" is the culmination of a project started seven years ago by world famous record collector Phillip Lehman, who brought his musical knowledge and expertise to help create this collection of some of the funkiest Afro grooves known to man
Various – Afro-Beat Airways (Analog Africa)
Organ-driven Afro-beat, cosmic Afro-funk and raw, psychedelic boogie ... just some of the flavours to be found on this highly danceable compilation by Samy Ben Redjeb, founder of Analog Africa. No effort has been spared!
To document these 15 irresisti
The compilation “African Music Today” spotlights a diverse range of contemporary African artists …
"African Music Today" is the culmination of a project started seven years ago by world famous record collector Phillip Lehman, who brought his musical knowledge and expertise to help create this collection of some of the funkiest Afro grooves known to man
“Afro-Beat Airways” takes you on a fascinating musical journey through West Africa …
Organ-driven Afro-beat, cosmic Afro-funk and raw, psychedelic boogie ... just some of the flavours to be found on this highly danceable compilation by Samy Ben Redjeb, founder of Analog Africa. No effort has been spared!
To document these 15 irresisti
“The Kusum Beat” by Ghanaian afro band Sweet Talks has stood the test of time …
Sweet Talks were undoubtedly amongst the top five biggest bands in Ghana in the 1970s, recording a string of hit albums. "The Kusum Beat" was originally released in 1974 and became somewhat of a household favourite with heavy emphasis on the 'afro' throug
Hedzoleh Soundz were one of the first afro bands from 1970s Ghana …
Hedzoleh Soundz were one of the first and most original afro bands from 1970s Ghana playing a mix of traditional music from across the country tinged with western rock. They were residents at the notorious Napoleon nightclub where they met South African t
Various – Black Mans Cry (Inspiration Of Fela Kuti) (Now-Again)
He's best known by his first name, Fela. He's certainly Nigeria's most famous musical export. His name itself conjures images of 70s Lagos: a metropolis awash in the jubilation that swept in after the 1970 armistice in the civil war between the Nigerian A
Soundway Records presents the second part of “Nigeria Special” …
The second part to Soundway's best selling "Nigeria Special" album. The CD is presented with a full colour 24-page booklet. Many of the tracks featured on "Nigeria Special 2" have been forgotten or out of print for nearly 35 years but have since been trac
Various – Nigeria Afrobeat Special (Soundway)
Soundway Records storms into 2010 with a cherry-picked selection of explosive afrobeat from 1970's Nigeria complementing the burgeoning "Nigeria Special" series. Focusing on the big band sound dominated by wailing saxophones, brass solos and relentless po
Now-Again presents a compilation with covers and music inspired by the Godfather of Afro-Beat …
Covers and music inspired by the Godfather of Afro-Beat. This Fela Estate-approved anthology includes rare and previously unreleased music from Nigeria, Ghana, Colombia, Trinidad and more.
He's best known by his first name, Fela. He's certainly Nigeria
Soundway Records storms into 2010 with a selection of explosive afrobeat from 1970′s Nigeria …
Soundway Records storms into 2010 with a cherry-picked selection of explosive afrobeat from 1970's Nigeria complementing the burgeoning "Nigeria Special" series.
Focusing on the big band sound dominated by wailing saxophones, brass solos and relentless
Soundway steps back into Africa with “Ghana Special – Modern highlife, afro-sounds & Ghanaian blues 1968-81″ …
Soundway steps back into Africa with thirty-three original and previously un-reissued tracks from Ghana delivering a follow on of sorts from the hugely successful CD/LP "Nigeria Special".
"Ghana Special" represents nearly ten years of on-going research
Analog Africa presents the second volume of Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou …
"The riches of Vodoun rhythms are of such magnitude that one would never get to the bottom of it – we've tried." Vincent Ahehehinnou, lead vocalist of Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou
Four years in the making, Analog Africa finally presents the secon
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