Various - Colombia! - The Golden Years Of Disco Fuentes - The Powerhouse of Colombian Music 1960-1976
(CD/2xLP) Soundway Records NDW008, 2007-05-07

Tracklisting :
01. Salsa Na Ma - Fruko Y Sus Tesos
02. Cumbia En Do Menor - Lito Barrientos
03. Hong Kong - Michi Sarmiento Y Sus Bravos
04. La Piojosa - Sonora Cieneguera
05. Improvisando - Fruko Y Sus Tesos
06. Patrona De Los Reclusos - The Latin Brothers
07. Tifit Hayed - Wganda Kenya
08. Fandango en percussion - Pedro Laza
09. La Samaria - Orquesta Nunez
10.El Mondongo - Los Corraleros De Majagual
11.A La Memoria Del Muerto - Fruko Y Sus Tesos
12. Primavera - Michi Sarmiento Y Sus Bravos
13.Elyoyo - Wganda Kenya
14. Gaita de las Flores - Lucho Bermudez
15. Cumbiamba - El Sexteto Miramar
16. Mirame San Miguel - Michi Sarmiento
17. La Picua - Pedro Laza y sus Pelayeros
18. la pata y el pato - Climaco Sarmiento
19. Las Calenas Son Como Los Flores - The Latin Brothers
20. Pacifico - Afrosound

Links :
soundwayrecords.com
nocturne.fr

Info :
Discos Fuentes (Fuentes Records) has since 1934 been the largest label in the vast country of Colombia, a place where music is impossible to escape. This collection concentrates on the golden years of 1960-1976 and is hand-picked by Soundway from a huge catalogue of hot, tropical music styles. Cumbia, Gaita, Fandago, Salsa and Champeta all feature in our selection from one of the world's best Latin music archives.

Info (french) :
Grand retour du label Soundway avec cette superbe compilation rétrospective de la musique colombienne entre 1960 et 1976 reprenant tous les hits du légendaire label Disco Fuentes Record.

Beaucoup de ces titres n'ont jamais été réédités et même pour un certain nombre, ils ne sont jamais sortis de Colombie.
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Phirpo Y Sus Caribes - Comencemos
(7 inch) Soundway, 2007-03-21

Tracklisting :
A1. Phirpo Y Sus Caribes - Comencemos 2:37 | MP3 sample
B1. Lito Barrientos Y Su Orquesta - Cumbia En Do Menor 2:46 | MP3 sample

Info :
Killer Colombian Funk! Phirpo Y Sus Caribes were a mysterious band from Medellin who recorded this blistering cover version of Fela's 'Let's Start' - an Afro Latin Funk masterpiece! (This track is exclusive to the 45) Lito Barrientos - originally from El Salvador - toured Colombia from the 50's to the 70's, where he produced this Cumbia classic that gets people out of their seats wherever its played! (Also featured on the Soundway Album 'Colombia! the Golden Years of Discos Fuentes, the Powerhouse of Colombian Music, 1960-1976').
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Various - Panama! - Latin Calypso and Funk on the Isthmus 1965-75
(CD/2xLP) Soundway Records SNDW007, 2006-03-27

Tracklisting :
01. Los Exagerados - Panama Esta Bueno Y Ma 5:17 | MP3
02. The Exciters - Exciters Theme 3:46 | MP3
03. Bush Y Sus Magnificos - Nana Nina 2:59
04. Victor Boa Y Su Musica - Soy Solo Para Ti 4:10 | MP3
05. Freddy Y Su Afro Latinos - Maltrato 5:59
06. Papi Brandao Y Su Ejecutivos - Viva Panama 3:09 | MP3
07. Los Silvertones - Old Buzzard 3:05 | MP3
08. Los Fabulosos Festivals - El Mensaje 3:30 | MP3
09. The Exciters - New Bag 6:26
10. Bolita y Su Tentacion Latina - Descarga Tentacion 8:31 | MP3
11. Los Caballeros de Colon - Con Los Caballeros 3:07
12. Los Dinamicos Exciters - Let me do my Thing 3:24
13. Los Mozambiques - Viva Tirado 4:33
14. Maximo Rodriguez Y Sus Estrella Panamenas - Mambologia 4:00
15. Lord Cobra and Pana Afro Sounds - Rocombey 3:41

Joe Mensah - Africa is Home (Natural Self Re-edit)
Oscar Sulley and the Uhuru Dance Band - Olufeme (Natural Self Remix)
on Natural Self Ghana Soundz Remixes EP
(12") Soundway 12SDW5, 2005-12-06

Tracklisting :
01. Joe Mensah - Africa is Home (Natural Self Re-edit) 5:54 | Download MP3 extract
02. Oscar Sulley and the Uhuru Dance Band - Olufeme (Natural Self Remix) 4:17 | Download MP3 extract

Press Release :
Following the success of the first Ghana Soundz remixed 12", we are proud to present another slice of updated Ghanaian grooves. The talented Natural Self (Breakin' Bread Records) gets to grips with two tracks from Ghana Soundz Volume 2 and puts a modern spin on the proceedings. The Joe Mensah edit stretches out the percussive intro of the original and locks into a bumping afro groove that has been burning up dancefloors on CD-R for some time. Natural Self's characteristic drum-heavy sound takes Olufeme on a club-friendly journey, giving it extra instrumentation (in the form of talented musicians John Styles and Jonny Hughes) underpinned by a tough beat and deep bass. This 12" continues our mission to bring overlooked sounds into modern clubs, bridging the gap between the old and the new.

Links :
soundwayrecords.com
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Geraldo Pino & The Heartbeats - Heavy Heavy Heavy (The long-lost hero of Afro Soul Funk)
(CD/2 separate LPs) CD: RetroAfric RETRO20CD / LPs: Soundway SNDWLP005 and SNDWLP006, 2005-08-29

Tracklisting CD :
01. Heavy, Heavy, Heavy
02. Let Them Talk
03. Africans Must Unite
04. Shake Hands
05. Power To The People
06. Let's Have a Party
07. Born To Be Free
08. Man Pass Man, Iron de Cut Iron
09. Right in The Centre
10. On The Spot
11. Black Woman Experience
12. Afro Soco Soul Live

Tracklisting Let's Have a Party LP :
A1. Heavy, Heavy, Heavy 6:40
A2. Let Them Talk 5:17
A3. Africans Must Unite 6:23
B1. Shake Hands 4:56
B2. Power To The People 5:54
B3. Let's Have a Party 4:59
-> MP3 samples

Tracklisting Afro Soco Soul Live LP :
A1. Born To Be Free 6:37
A2. Man Pass Man, Iron de Cut Iron 6:22
A3. Right in The Centre 6:27
B1. On The Spot 5:20
B2. Black Woman Experience 5:34
B3. Afro Soco Soul Live 6:30
-> MP3 samples

Press Release :
Geraldo Pino (aka Gerald Pine) is one of the hidden heroes of African popular music. A singer, guitarist and bandleader from Sierra Leone, Geraldo had a major influence on the burgeoning soul/funk/Afrobeat scene in West Africa during the 1960s and 70s. He made a huge impression on the young Fela Kuti who praised him effusively but his music has remained largely unheard for the past 30 years.
Pino's party grooves and the Funk Imperative which underlines his musical philosophy make these dance tracks sound just as vital today as they did back then.
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Awa Band feat Tony Allen - Bababatteur
(12") Soundway/Ekosound EKOSND1201, 2005-02-19

Tracklisting :
1. Awa Band feat Tony Allen - Bababatteur (original English mix)
2. Awa Band feat Tony Allen - Bababatteur (Quantic English remix)
3. Awa Band feat Tony Allen - Bababatteur (Original French mix)
4. Awa Band feat Tony Allen - Bababatteur (Quantic French remix)
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Ghana Soundz
"Afro-Beat, Funk And Fusion 70's Ghana
"Volume 2"
(Soundway, 2004)

Une des meilleurs compilations de funk africain au monde si ce n'est la meilleure. Par funk africain, j'entends funk/soul, funk/rock et funk/afrobeat, bien sûr. Toute la palette du funk africain. Encore plus fort que le volume 1! L'afrique, Fela, James Brown, tout est là, en concentré!

Tracklisting :
01. Oscar Sulley & the Uhuru Dance Band - Olufeme - 2:34
02. Joe Mensah - Africa is Home - 8:54
03. Ebo Taylor - Atwer Abroba - 7:05
04. The African Brothers - Sakatumbe - 6:40
05. Ebo Taylor Jnr. and Wuta Wazuri - Mondo Soul Funky - 4:59
06. The Sweet Talks - Kye Kye Pe Aware - 4:51
07. The Ogyatanaa Show Band - Disco Africa - 4:13
08. Christy Azuma & Uppers International - Naam - 4:33
09. Bob PInado & his Sound Coasters - Me, You, One (means I love you - 3:59
10. Marijata - No Condition is Permanent - 7:02
11. K.Frimpong & Vis a Vis - Aboagyewaa - 11:22
12. The Uhuru Dance Band - Agbadza - 3:28
13. Uppers Chapter 2 - Samarin Bolga - 2:50
14. The Apagya Show Band - Tamfo Nyi Ekyir - 3:56

Lien :
Download MP3 samples sur Soundwayrecords.com
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Afro Baby
"Evolution Of The Afro Sound In Nigeria 1970-1979"
(Soundway)

Cette compilation de musique du Nigeria est l'équivalent de la "Nigeria 70" sortie chez Strut il y a quelque temps maintenant. On y trouve d'autres tracks, d'autres gens, moins connus. Pour certains qu'on retrouve sur la "World Psychedelic Classics 3" de chez Luaka Bop, en revanche, comme Tunji Oyelana & The Benders, les Sahara Allstars ou Orlando Julius, et bien: pas de souci! Ce sont des morceaux différents...
Le spectre musical est assez large, en forme de panorama de la musique afro 70's sous toutes ses formes, toujours très groove, et pas seulement funk comme avec les autres compilations du label, de la série "Ghana Soundz". Pour la faire courte, c'est une grosse grosse tuerie. Encore une compilation de musique africaine indispensable. C'est vraiment la fête depuis quelques années: merci à Strut, Soundway, Comet et les quelques rares autres qui nous font profiter abondamment de cette culture...

Tracklisting :
01. The Sahara Allstars - Alikali Adajo 8:56
02. Bola Johnson - Lagos Sisi 3:19
03. The Mebusas - Son of Mr. Bulldog 5:20
04. Fela Ransome Kuti & the Africa 70 - Fogo Fogo 8:55
05. The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination - Ire 3:18
06. Tunji Oyelana & the Benders - Ipasan 5:18
07. Fred Fisher - Asa - Sa 8:06
08. Orlando Julius & his Afro-Sounders - Mura Sise 6:58
09. Thony Shorby Nwenyi - No Wrong Show 5:39
10. Dr. Victor Olaiya's International All Stars - Omelebele 5:50
11. Stephen Osita Amaechi & his Afro-Rhythm-Skies - Afro Baby 3:05
12. The Martins Brothers Dance Band - Ochonma 2:55

Download MP3 Samples sur Soundwayrecords.com
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Oscar Sulley / The Ogyatanaa Show Band - Ghana Soundz EP
(12") Soundway SNDW12001, 2004-09

Tracklisting :
01. Oscar Sulley - Bukom Mashie
02. Oscar Sulley - Bukom Mashie (Quantic Remix)
03. The Ogyatanaa Show Band - Disco Africa
04. The Ogyatanaa Show Band - Disco Africa (Quantic Remix)
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Ghana Soundz - Afro-beat, Funk & Fusion In 70's Ghana
(Soundway 2002) Selected by Miles Cleret

Encore un disque de 2002 qui n'est finalement disponibles dans nos bacs qu'un an près. Et encore, nous ne devrions pas nous plaindre, celui-là est sorti en France! il y a tant de bons disques n'arrivent jamais jusqu'ici... comme ces 45 tours de funk et d'afrobeat teintés de R&B et de jazz du Ghana, que l'anglais Miles Cleret est allé dénicher lui-même pendant deux ans sur place. Collectés dans ce premier volume anthologique, ces "ultra-rare and previously unreleased afro-beat, funk and fusion from 70's Ghana" valent leur pesant de cacahouètes aux épices de funk et de soul. Amateurs de Santana ou de Fela, shake your rootsy bootsy!!
Note : **** (Havanito)