Mary Afi Usuah - Tenkim Kpoho (Nigeria, 1978, Clover Sound)

Following to this article, I decided to present you "Tenkim Kpoho", an afro soul track the second album from the Nigerian Diva Mary Afi Usuah, out in 1978 on the "Clover Sound" record label and backed by the afro funk band "Akwassa".

Mary Afi Uuah - Tenkim Kpoho

Have a nice sunday evening,

Armand

Syphax - Thamghra (Algeria, 1978, World Music)

Syphax was founded by Samir Chabane and Madi Mahdi, former members of the Abranis well known kabyle Rock band (more info on Abranis here). It was composed by :

Samy Syphax : Guitar, lead vocals

Makhlouf Ait Ouamara : Guitar, vocals

Samir Chabane : Drums, vocals

Madi Mahdi : Bass, vocals

The song prestented here, Thamghra, is taken from their one and only album, released in 1978 !

Syphax - Thamghra

Regards,

Armand

Synchro Rhythmic Eclectic Language - Pasto (France, 1976, Moshe-Naim)

Initially founded by Eddy Gaumont, a drummer, back in the 70's, "Synchro Rhythmic Eclectic Language" was French Spiritual Jazz formation (Antilles influenced) composed of several great Jazz musicians.

After the tragic death of the young Eddy Gaumont, the bass player Louis Xavier took the lead of the band, composed on "Lambi", the album presented here by :

- Louis Xavier : Bass

- Georges Edouard Nouel : Piano / Organ

- Jean Yves Rigaud : Violin

- Gerard Curbillon : Guitar

- Gerard Philadelphe : Vocals

- Jo Maka : Saxophone

- Saint Yves Dolpin : Percussions

- Steve Mac Call : Drums

- Franck Valmont : Vocals

I decided to make you discover one song, "Pasto", surname of Georges Pastel, a jazz percussionist who played for a long time with the band.

Synchro Rhythmic Eclectic Language - Pasto

Have a nice sunday,

Armand

MBT's - MBT's Sound (Congo, 1970's, MB Sound)

Devastating Afrobeat track from this super obscure band who released only this 7inches on a private record label, I have no info on this band, just that they are apparently from Congo.. But what a track !

M.B.T's - M.B.T.'s Sound

 

Best regards,

Armand

Daniel Martin et l'Orchestre El Rego et Ses Commandos de Cotonou - Dignovy Din Ton Le (Benin, 1970s, Ets Aux Ecoutes)

Another obscure Beninese singer backed by El Rego et ses Commandos, it seems that Martin Daniel only sang on the two tracks of this 7inches, out in the early 70's on the "Etablissement Aux Ecoutes" record label.

I have the pleasure to make you discover the track on the A Side, a very beautiful melancholic folk and deep hypnotic track with beautiful guitar solos ! 

 Martin Daniel et l'Orchestre El Rego de Cotonou - Dignovy Din Ton Le

 

See you soon, I'm preparing the next selection, surprising one !

Stay tuned,

Armand