Bonga - Ngila (Angola, 1982, Philips)

 

José - Bonga - Adelino Barceló de Carvalho, one the most famous musician from Angola, was born the 5th of September 1942 in Kpiri (Angola).

He has lived in Angola, Portugal and France, forced to regularly move in the 70's because of his commitment in struggle for the independence of Angola (former Portuguese colony).

He has released more than 30 albums (his last album was recorded in 2016), and he's still active today.

I decided to make you discover "Ngila", a raw and melancholic song taken from my favourite album (his 6th album), "Kualuka Kuetu".

Bonga - Ngila

 

Have a nice sunday,

Armand

Tina - Mulembuami (Gabon, 1976, Pathe Marconi)

Obscure beautiful folk track from Gabon, by a singer who seems to have released only this track, no more infos.. Enjoy !

Tina - Mulembuami

 

Have a nice evening,

Armand

Bongos Ikwue - You Messed Things Up (Nigeria, 1976, ARC)

I dear readers !

Just a short article between two selections ! I'm actually preparing two selections, an Oriental one and another of oldschool jazz biguines 7 inches records from French West Indies ! Hope you liked my Thai selection !

But for now, the track I wanted to present is taken from the first album from Bongos Ikwue, the well known Nigerian singer !

This LP is highly recommended, a mixture of Folk, Funky and Groovy tracks !

Bongos Ikwue - You Messed Things Up

 Sincerely yours,

Armand