Category: Uncategorized
-
Francis Bebey – more to come?
A giant of electronic music and composition in Cameroon. This new reissue from Born Bad Records follows on from their fantastic retrospective of Bebey a few years ago. This track off the new compilation of more psychedelic compositions was reedited by Pilooski to acclaim previously. Really nice to get hold of the original now:
-
Zamrock top ten compiled by Egon at Now-Again Records
I returned from Zambia this summer. Prior to travelling to this fantastic country, I had heard of some Zamrock bands, such as WITCH. They rock so hard and I have always been surprised by how undiscovered they have remained compared to other ambassadors of African music from other countries. I loved the music on the…
-
Numero Group present ‘Music From The Mountain Provinces’
Another fantastic release from Numero Group. This one has a tale with it. Some wild drum pieces, strange woodwind (nose flutes) and zithers. Check the documentary – sounds like the archivists escaped with their lives!!! Check – “Badjao or Yakan Gong” – off the collection.
-
Aby Ngana Diop album is new reissue for Awesome Tapes From Africa release – check
This month’s top quality repress of a Senegalese tape from the 1990s. Sterling work as usual from Awesome Tapes From Africa.