Tag: Eko
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Africa Seven drop latest sure-fire installment of vintage funkers with a Cameroon focus – on ‘Africa Airways Six’
The latest compilation of funky treasure pays special attention to artists from Cameroon (or its diaspora) from French based label Africa Seven. The records were either released in the Central African nation, or France primarily, before export elsewhere during the 1970s and ’80s. The tracklist to Africa Airways Six – Mile High African Funk 1974…
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Africa Seven please collectors again with timely Eko reissue
Africa Seven continue their prolific output with a much needed reissue of this rarely found LP of disco and unique funk from Cameroon. Eko Roosevelt Louis has had a music career spanning more than 40 years. He was born the grandson of a Kribi tribal chief and his musicianship and artistry began with his village’s…
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Africa Seven latest releases: ‘Africa Airways Disco Touchdown’ and Jo Tongo collection
The Africa Seven label launched more than three years ago and they continue to be one of the best reissue labels. Their first release back then (Airways One) has been repressed four times so far and after 40 or so releases later the fourth installment of rare and essential tracks has dropped. Highlights on the…
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Tour of Mogadishu by Analog Africa founder Samy Ben Redjeb and Cameroon comp news
Analog Africa founder Samy Ben Redjeb has unpacked some finds from a recent trip to Mogadishu and is preparing to drop a new compilation of music from Cameroon. The tracklisting for the new compilation of Pop Makossa – The Invasive Dance Beat of Cameroon 1976–1984 looks absolutely monstrous bringing together rare and in demand records…
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