Tag: Gabon
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Hot Secousse’s next release of Les Groupes d’Animation Féminins du Gabon – ‘Merci Yaya Bongo’ – compiles captivating musical political propaganda
Can’t wait for this one, French label and radio station – Hot Secousse – always bring the goods, bringing unheard music from parts of the world that others neglect to reach. This compilation will provide some of the best soukouss music ever created – produced by a group formed by President Bongo of Gabon and…
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A hero of Sao Tomé and Principe Pedro Lima – his ‘Maguidala’ LP is a much wanted rarity and is reissued by Bongo Joe – a perfect intro “to the people’s voice of the island”
Bongo Joe follow up their compilation Leve Leve Sao Tomé & Principe sounds 70s-80s, with one of the featured artists Pedro Lima, reissuing his sought after and hard-to-find album, Maguidala. It’s out today (you can read about the previous comp here). Also, WTM featured the prolific label in more detail recently. Featuring just four tracks,…
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Bongo Joe announce – ‘Léve Léve – first ever compilation devoted to music from São Tome and Principe
Léve Léve is the first ever compilation devoted to music from São Tome and Principe – two small islands situated off the coast of Gabon in central Africa – and is set to be released on Bongo Joe. It’s compiled by French DJ and crate digger, DJ Tom B, who’s been collecting for 20 years. It was through…
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‘Ogooué’ compiles the masterpieces of François N’Gwa of Gabon and is the debut release for French label, Into The Deep Treasury
New French label Into The Deep Treasury have launched and their debut release is a mind bending selection of wonderment – Ogooué – selects François N’Gwa’s finest pieces made between 1985 and 2004, as well as two unreleased tracks, carefully restored and remastered on 180g vinyl. The beautiful hand-painted cover is also fitting to the…
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