Mamadou Doumbia & Orchestre De L'Entente
Vol. 3

Madilu System, Mbilia Bel, Rigo Star ‎– ExplorationSoukous / Mbalax with french west indies influences from Congo. Top Lp with a special focus on Proto hip Hop track " Make up your Mind " which is definitly an UFO in the 80's Congo pop production

The Accra-born pianist and frontman, ROB, only released a few albums in small quantities, yet two of them are among the most sought-after records from 70’s Africa. This was the first.So what do we know? After learning his craft in Benin and playing with the likes of Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, ROB returned to Accra to write his own material and find a sound.Hooked on the driving funk and raw soul of stars such as James Brown and Otis Redding, he would often imitate his heroes on his father’s piano during school holidays.The title track sets the pace with a JBs-like rhythm, ROB almost shamanic with his sparse yet commanding vocal. The organ and wahwah guitar spin us out before those imperious horns bring us back in.And what better way to close this set than with ‘More’, swept up in a call and response between Rob and his backing singers as a ‘Blow Your Head’ synth flares and the brass blasts. Good times guaranteed.As the man himself says, “Funky music is in my blood. What you hear is the coming out of my mind.” No one sounds like Rob, because there is no one like Rob.Replica original artwork. All songs licensed from Essiebons, except 'More' licensed courtesy of Analog Africa.

Located on Nyali Beach, south of Mombasa city lies Mombasa Reef Hotel. Catering westerners to safaris and snorkelling, and providing local acts of art-acts and music, including the hotel's then house band the Mombasa Vikings. A band name undoubtedly suited for the many Nordic tourist that frequently visited. It's not exactly afro-beat more of a hybrid, heavy percussive with a a tip of chakacha rhythm pattern, a flute solo ooozing with jazz sensibility. (Afro7)

Rare Afro-Disco track originally released 40 years ago by Cameroon disco winner Zogo.This release includes two remixes by Gerd Janson and Bellaire.VINYL 12"Limited Edition - 700 copies limited