Liza Ngwa - Alima (Cameroun, 1980, Editions Drums)

Liza Ngwa was a folk singer and guitar player from Yaoundé (Cameroon), who released 2 albums in the 70's.

She was also involved into different forms of art (sculpture, dress-making, sport..) and cultural performances (theater performances, concerts..).

I decided to make you (re)discover "Alima", a very unique UFO-esque folk song with psychedelic bikutsi and cadence reminiscences, taken from her second album recorded in 1980.

Liza Ngwa - Alima

 

You can also listen to this track on my Youtube channel : https://youtu.be/stPKdmR2kyQ

Have a nice week,

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

Dossia Dassaboute - Le Message (Benin, 1970, Disques Tropiques)

 

Composed in 1970 in one night only, "Le Message" is the first song from Dossia Pierre Dassaboute, one of my favourite Beninese musician, acoustic guitar player, politician and writter.

This song comes from one of the earlier records of the "Disques Tropiques" record label from Benin.

At the time, Dossia wrote this track for his ex girlfriend, "Aminata", who was cheating on him.

This song became his most popular song, and Dossia released after that two albums, one in 2004 and another one in 2012.

Dossia Dassaboute - Le Message

You can also listen to this track on my youtube channel here : https://youtu.be/b1XmsNz24lc

Sincerely sorry for the delay without articles, I had to prepare good surprises (new selections, articles..) to come !

Best regards

Armand