Kon & Amir - Off Track Vol.2 - Queens
(2xCD/3x12") Barely Breaking Even Records BBE098, 2008-05-30

Tracklisting CD1 :
01. Angelo Tinsley - Get Down With Me 3:32
02. Wood Brass And Steel Band - Long Live Music 5:40
03. The Fabulous Conti Family - Youve Got Me Goin Baby 4:42
04. Venise - Dont Think About It 5:58
05. Sweet Touch - Live It Up 6:10
06. Jay W Mcghee - Turn Me On 6:58
07. Terry Nova - Push With Size 5:52
08. Phillip And Lloyd - Keep On Moving 4:44
09. Reections - Reex 3:46
10. Eddie Benitez - We Are The Ones 2:44
11. Sparkle - Let Yourself Go 7:01

Tracklisting CD2 :
01. Ras Michael and The Sons Of Negus - Boma Yeah 5:33
02. Bentho Gustave Titiau and l'International Poly-Rythmo - Agnon Djidjo 7:55
03. Pedro Gnonnas et ses Panchos - Okpo Videa Bassauo 3:56
04. Black Truth Rhythm Band - Sace D Musician 4:49
05. Honore Avolonte et l'Orchestre Black Santiago - Assounon Dje Dokoli 6:50
06. Theaora Lfudu - Hello There 3:17
07. Abacothozi - Theme Maboneng 6:23
08. Bentho Gustave Titiau - I Ya Me Dji Kibi Ni 4:04
09. Super Boire Band - Samba 5:21
10. Earl Rodney - Midnight Man 3:57
11. William Onyeabor - Something You'll Never Forget 8:29
12. Orchestre Black Dragons de Porto-Novo Dahomey - E Sa F'aiye 3:11

Note : this is a double mixed CD

Links :
myspace.com/konandamir
myspace.com/offtrack97
bbemusic.com
myspace.com/bbemusic
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Various - African Scream Contest - Raw & Psychedelic Afro Sounds From Benin & Togo 70s
(CD/2xLP) Analog Africa No.3 AACD063/AALP063, 2008-03-17 (UK), 2 weeks later (Europe)

Info :
30 Months in the making, Contains 40 pages booklet-Full liners notes with many super rare photographs handed to us by the musicians. 16 interviews conducted in various cities in Benin & Togo with artists and producers, reconstructing the history of the 70s music scene. ALL TRACKS OFFICIALLY LICENSED.

Tracklisting :
01. Lokonon André & Les Volcans - Mi kple Dogbekpo
02. Picoby Band D'abomey - Mi Ma Kpe Dji
03. Gabo Brown & Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Its a Vanity | MP3 sample
04. El Rego et ses commandos - Se Na Min | MP3 sample
05. Napo de Mi Amor Et Ses Black Devil's - Leki Santchi | MP3 sample
06. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Gbeti Madjro
07. Roger Damawuzan - Wait For Me
08. Ouinsou Corneille & Black Santiagos - Vinon so Minsou
09. Orchestre Super Jheevs des Paillotes - Ye Nan Lon An | MP3 sample
10. Tidjiani Kone - Djanfi Magni
11. Discafric Band - Houiou Djin Nan Zon Aklumon
12. Le Super Borgou de Parakou - Congolaise Benin Ye
13. Vincent Ahehehinnou - Ou C'est Lui Ou C'est Moi
14. Les Volcans De la Capital - Oya Ka Jojo

Note : African Scream Contest will be available as a 14 tracks compilation CD and double vinyl. The compilation will be released in the UK on march 17th (thru GrooveAttack), in the US late May (via Stones Throw/Now Again) but DustyGroove will have them till official release date.

Links :
analogafrica.blogspot.com
myspace.com/analogafrica


Check the incredible mix offered to promote this compilation on www.parisdjs.com!

01. Ramsey Lewis - Back In The USSR
(from 'Mother Nature's Son', 1968 / Cadet)
02. RD Burman feat Asha Bhosie and Kishore Kumore - AA Dekhen Jara
(from 'Sitar Beat Vol.1 (Indian Style Heavy Funk)' compilation, 2006 / Guerrilla)
03. Larry T. & The Family - Where Does The Answer Lie?
(from 'I'm Movin' On', 1979 / Let Music And Recording)
04. Robin Hoctor - I Shot The Sheriff
(from 'Patterns In Jazz' LP, Hoctor Dance)
05. Spanky Wilson - Kissing My Love
(from 'Doin' It' LP, 1970 / Mother Records & The Snarf Company)
06. Orchestre Du Bawobab - Kelen Ati Len
(from 'Visage Du Senegaal' LP, 1975 / Disques Buur) SENEGAL
07. Okoi Seka Athanase Et Les Grands Colombias Du Peuple - Melokon Mebun Ou
(from 'L'Empereur Du Kete Rock' LP, late 70's / Badmos) IVORY COAST
08. Tlahoun Gèssèssè Army Band - Aykèdashem Lebé
(from 1970's Ehtiopian 7 inch, available on 'Ethiopiques 17' CD, 2004 / Buda Musique)

09. Neal Creque - What'cha Wanna Do - Do It
(from 'Neal Creque Sextet & The Hands Of Time' LP, 1973 / Muse)
10. The Dells - Free And Easy
(from 'Freedom Means', 1971 / Cadet)
11. Fantastic Four - Words
(from 'Night People' LP, 1976 / westbound)
12. Air - Mr Man
(from 'Air' LP, 1971 / Embryo)
13. Harold Dumont - It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
(from 'Sings Duke Ellington' LP, / Cleemo)
14. Helen Reddy - Hit The Road Jack
(from 'I Am Woman' LP, 1972 / Capitol)
15. Johnny Lytle - The New Village Caller
(from 'The Soulful Rebel', 1971 / Milestone)
16. Sammy Davis Jr. - Salt And Pepper
(from 'Salt And Pepper' original soundtrack LP, 1967 / United Artists)

17. The Poor - Hells Angels On Wheels
(from 'Hells Angels On Wheels' original soundtrack, 1967 / Smash)
18. Odell Brown - Free Delivery
(from 'Free Delivery' LP, 1970 / Cadet)
19. The Twistin’ Kings - Congo Twist
(from 'Twistin' The World Around' LP, 1961 / Motown)
20. The Overton Berry Ensemble - Compared To What
(from 'T.O.B.E.' LP, 1972 / Respect)
21. Ramsey Lewis - Them Changes
(from 'Them Changes' LP, 1970 / Cadet)
22. GC Cameron - No Matter Where
(originally released on a Motown 1973 7inch, from 'DISC-O-TECH#2' compilation LP, 1975 / Motown)
23. Southside Movement - I’ve Been Watching You
(from 'Moving South' LP, 1975 / 20th Century)
24. The New Birth - Comin' From All Ends
(from 'Comin' From All Ends' LP, 1974 / RCA)

25. Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign - Get It On
(from 'Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign' LP, 1972 / Uni)
26. Over Night Low - The Witch Doctor (Catches "Jungle Fever")
(from 1973 Fort Knox Music 7 inch, available on the 'King Funk' compilation, 2000 / BGP)
27. Nino Ferrer - Mao Et Moa
(from 'Mao Et Moa' EP, 1968 / Riveira)
28. Davy Jones and The Voodoo Machine - Sookie Sookie
(from 'Sookie Sookie' LP, 196? / Phillips)
29. Etta James - I Got You Babe
(from 'I Got you Babe' 7 inch, 1968 / Cadet)
30. The Soul Toranodoes - Hot Pants Break Down
(from 'Hot Pants Break Down' 7 inch, 1972 / Magic City)
31. Freddy Cole - Brother Where Are You
(from 'Fred Johnson/Freddy Cole - A Child Runs Free/Brother Where Are You' 7 inch reissue, 2000 / Jazzman)
32. Charlie Whitehead and Swamp Dogg Band - Shaft Mama
(from 'Charlie Whitehead and the Swamp Dogg Band' LP, 1973 / BASF)

33. D.J. Rogers - Listen To The Message
(from 'D.J. Rogers' LP, 1973 / Shelter)
34. Ronnie McNeir - Keep Your Hands Off My Lady
(from 'Ronnie McNeir' LP, 1972 / RCA)
35. Archie Whitewater - Home Again
(from 'Archie Whitewater' LP, 1970 / Cadet Concept)
36. Salloom & Sinclair - Be Born Again
(from 'Salloom, Sinclair and Mother Bear' LP, 1968 / Cadet Concept)
37. Lincoln Chase - Three Hands Riddle
(from 'Lincoln Chase 'N You' LP, 1973 / Paramount)
38. Eugene McDaniels - Unspoken Dreams Of Light
(from 'Outlaw' LP, 1970 / Atlantic)
39. Franco Et l’Orchestre OK Jazz - Ikuwa Ndinga
(from 'Ikuwa Ndinga/Na Kobala Muasi Nalingi' 7 inch, early 70's / Ngoma)
40. Honore Avolonto & Orchestra Poly-Rythmo - Na Mi Do Gbe Hue Nu
(from 'La Mort n'A Pas de Date Fixe' LP, 1981/ ??)

41. Dorothy Ashby - The Moving Finger
(from 'The Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby' LP, 1970 / Cadet)
42. Gordon Staples And The String Thing - Strung Out
(from 'Mean Johnny Barrows' original soundtrack LP, 1975 / Atlas)
43. Placebo - Balek
(from 'Balek / Phalene II' 7 inch, 1973 / CBS - available on the '1973' LP, 1973 / CBS)
44. Don Sebesky - The Blue Scimitar
(from 'The Distant Galaxy' LP, 1968 / Verve)
45. The Last Poets - It’s A Trip
(from 'Delights in the Garden' LP, 1977 / Douglas)
46. Nikki Giovanni and The New York Community Choir - Ego Tripping
(from 'The Truth Is On Its Way' LP, 1970 / Right On)
47. Bill Cosby - Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
(from 'Hooray For The Salvation Army' LP, 1968 / Reprise)
48. Muddy Waters - I'm A Man
(from 'Electric Mud' LP, 1968 / Cadet Concept)

49. Rotary Connection - The Tales Of Brave Ulysses
(from 'Songs' LP, 1969 / Cadet)
50. The Rubber Band - All Along The Watchtower
(from 'Hendrix Songbook' LP, 1969 / GRT)
51. The Electric Prunes - Holy Are You
(from 'Release of an Oath - The Nol Nidre' LP, 1968 / Reprise)
52. Don Cherry - Universal Mother
(from 'Hear And Now' LP, 1976 / Atlantic)
53. Brainticket - Black sand
(from 'Cottonwoodhill' LP, 1971 / Hallelujah)
54. The Temptations - Stop The War
(from 'Solid Rock' LP, 1972 / Gordy)
55. Roberto Roena - Que Se Sepa
(from 'Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound 5' LP, 1973 / Fania)
56. The Moon People - Land Of Love
(from 'Land Of Love' LP, 1969 / Speed)

57. Monguito Santamaria - Groove Time
(from 'Hey Sister' LP, 1968 / Fania)
58. Matata - Wanna Do My Thing
(from 'Air Fiesta' LP, 1972 / President)
59. Menelik Wossenachew - Chereka
(from 'Mekaberene Liyew/Cheraka' 7 inch, 70s / Amha)
60. The Positive Force Featuring Ade Olatunji - The African In Winter
(from 'Oracy', 1977 / Pamoja Records)
61. Phil Ranelin - Sounds From The Village
(from 'Vibes From The Tribe' LP, 1975 / Tribe)
62. Skip Mahoaney & The Casuals - Town Called Nowhere
(from 'Your Funny Moods' LP, 1974 / DC International)
63. The Isley Brothers - Take Inventory
(from 'Get Into Something' LP, 1970 / T-Neck)
64. Dee Edwards - Why Can’t There Be Love
(from 'Why Can't There Be Love' 7 inch, 1971 / Bump Shot)

65. The Spencer Jackson Family - Walk Up Moses
(from 'The Hand Of God' LP, 1974 / Bluesway)
66. Johnny King & The Fatback Band - Peace, Love Not War (Kenny Dope Extended Mix)
(from 'Peace, Love Not War' 12 inch, 2004 / Kay Dee)
67. Dominic Frontiere - Kiddo
(from 'Hammersmith Is Out' original soundtrack LP, 1972 / Capitol)
68. Barry De Vorzon & Perry Botkin Jr - The Riot
(from 'R.P.M.', 1970 / Bell)
69. James Last - Sing A Simple Song
(from 'Voodoo Party' LP, 1973 / Polydor)
70. Lalo Schifrin - Vaccinated Mushroom
(from 'There's A Whole Lalo Schifrin Goin On' LP, 1968 / Dot)
71. Gary McFarland & Gabor Szabo - The Word
(from 'Simpático' LP, 1966 / Impulse)
72. Gary McFarland - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
(from 'The In Sound' LP, 1965 / Verve)

73. Labelle - Moon Shadow
(from 'Moon Shadow' LP, 1972 / Wounded Bird)
74. Rayfield Reid & The Magnificent - Stick Shift
(from 'Treat You Right' LP, mid-70's, Ken-Tone)
75. The Lovin' Spoonful - Lookin' To Spy
(from 'What's Up, Tiger Lily?' orginal soundtrack LP, 1966 / Kama Sutra)
76. Jesse Morrison - Tell Me, Can You Feel It
(from 'The Versatility of Jesse Morrison' LP, 1975 / A-Bet)
77. Jan Akkerman - Streeetwalker
(from 'Jan Akkerman' LP, 1978 / Atlantic)
78. Sun Ra and his Alter Destiny 21st Century Omniverse Arkestra - Sleeping Beauty
(from 'Sleeping Beauty', 1979 / Saturn)
79. Lou Bond - To The Establishment
(from 'Lou Bond' LP, 1974 / Stax)
80. The Young Ones - Don’t Cry
(from 'Introducing: Duke Edwards and The Young Ones - Is It Too Late?' LP, 1968 / Prestige)
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Tropical Funk 45's - Handpicked By Manu Boubli (MP3 Podcast) Comet/Mind, 2005-12-16 [comment faire?/how to?] Tracklisting : 01. Moussa Doumbia - Black Poem (Ssamy. Ft / France) 02. Manu Dibango - Salt Pop-Corn (Philips / France) 03. Balla Et Ses Balladins - Samba (Syliphone / Guinea) 04. Menelik Wossenachew - Chereka (Amha / Ethiopia) 05. Synchro Rythmic Eclectic Language - Sipote (Song Records / France) 06. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Y A Pas Moyen (Albarika / Benin) 07. Afro Train - Tumba Safari (SID / Ivory Coast) Original covers : Info : Selected and mixed by Manu Boubli...

World Psychedelic Classics 3
"Love's A Real Thing
"The Funky Fuzzy Sounds Of West Africa"
(Luaka Bop, 2005)

Si vous vous êtes fait plaisir avec les compilations de funk africain "Ghana Soundz 2"et "Afro Baby" de chez Soundway (voir ci-dessus), alors vous pouvez aussi foncez sur celle-ci, tout aussi mortelle, mais avec sa propre personnalité, dans la lignée des compiles de chez Comet Records, "Racubah", "Ouelele" ou "Bilongo". Le spectre des musiques représentées y est plus large, regroupant afrobeat, afro-jazz, afro-cubain et afro-funk. Les tracks funk/rock/afrobeat viennent bien évidemment du Nigeria et du Ghana, mais on y visite aussi l'Afrique de l'ouest, avec par exemple des morceaux de rhumba ou de blues du Mali. En fait c'est toute la sensibilité de David Byrne, ex-leader des Talking Heads et aujourd'hui responsable du label Luaka Bop en parallèle avec sa carrière solo, que l'on retrouve dans ce disque: un éclectisme pointu et raffiné pour un panorama de la musique psychédélique africaine. Imaginez ce qu'a pu donner le psychédélisme dans un continent qui adore les couleurs et a des siècles d'expérience en psychotropes, et vous aurez une petite idée de ce que vous trouverez dans ce CD. Ah? Vous êtes déjà parti l'acheter/le télécharger (rayer la mention inutile)??

A voir : une vidéo quictime de l'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Dahomey, sur Luakabop.com
Downloads MP3s "Super Eagles - Love's A Real Thing" et "Tunji Oyelana and The Benders - Ifa" sur Notlame.com

Tracklisting :
01. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Dahomey - Minsato Le, Mi Dayihome
02. Super Eagles - Love's a Real Thing
03. Moussa Doumbia - Keleya
04. Manu Dibango - Ceddo End Title
05. Sorry Bamba - Porry
06. No. 1 De No. 1 - Guajira Van
07. William Onyeabor - Better Change Your Mind
08. Ben Ofoedu - Allah Wakbarr
09. Gaspar Lawal - Awon-Ojise-Oluwa
10. Bunzu Sounds - Zinabu
11. Tunji Oyelana & The Blenders - Ifa
12. Orchestre Regional de Kayes - Sanjina
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