Category Archives: african rhythms

luv349

african rhythms
luv349 When The Weather Is Hot

When The Weather Is Hot

in the summertime, when the weather is hot, my ears always turn toward Africa. this mix contains music from Zambia, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Mali, Madagascar, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Congo and Benin. to be listened to on those oh-so hot days when all you can do lie down and drift off to a far away land where folks with guitars make beautiful music.
photo : Namib Desert

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Tracklist
  1. Ayalqem Tèdenqo – Alèmayèhu Eshèté – Mississippi Records / Change Records (2012)
  2. Ewule Ajo – Kwame Nkrumah – Columbia (1969)
  3. Pole Musa – Peter Tsotsi, Nashil Pichen & The Equator Sound Band – Equator International / Mississippi Records (????)
  4. Baby Lef Marah – S.E. Rogie – Mississippi Records / Change Records / Domino Sound (2013)
  5. Nylon – The Lower Buttons – Ubuntu Publishing (1964/2014)
  6. Onye Ori Utaba – Mike Ejeagha – Honest Jon’s Records (2005)
  7. Adigbedoto – Gnonnas Pedro – African Songs Ltd. / Honest Jon’s Records (1977/2009)
  8. Nsu Shiw (Hot Water) – Lumumba – A&M (1974)
  9. Valiha Baba – Eliasi Hinavako & Djukita Selison – Mississippi Records / Cultural Knot (2010)
  10. Chaba Chaba – Lulu Sibeko & Sedgewick Brothers – Ubuntu Publishing (1960/2011)
  11. Beni Inikanko – Idrissa Soumaoro & L’Eclipse de L’I.J.A. – ETERNA / Mississippi Records / Sing A Song Fighter (1978/2015)
  12. Eje Nlo Gba Ara Mi – King Sunny Adé – Mango (1982)
  13. Litande – Masasu Band – Mondeca Records (1989)
  14. Vi É Lo – Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou – Disco Des Lyriques / Analog Africa (2013)
  15. Nzo A Dise – Spiritual Singers “Ntsamina” – Mississippi Records (1983/2009)
  16. Kady – Ali Farka Touré – Sonafric (1979/2018)

luv317

african rhythms, exotica, jazz, latin rhythms
luv317-midday-mirage

Midday Mirage

a collection of sounds from around the globe that create an aural mirage reflecting the heat of a lazy day; a Fata Morgana of complex rhythms and unique melodic structures.
photo : David Kristian

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Tracklist
  1. Improvisation On The Theme Music From Pather Panchali – Ravi Shankar – World Pacific / DOXY (1962/2013)
  2. Tezeta  Mahmoud Ahmed with the Ibex Band – Amha Records / Mississippi Records (1974/2012)
  3. Rapture – The Latin Allstars – Crown Records / Stag-O-Lee (1960/2014)
  4. N’Niyo – Amara Toure – Sonafric / Honest Jon’s Records (1976/2009)
  5. Yellow Bird – Arthur Lyman – HiFi Records (1961)
  6. Desert Spaces – Cam Newton – Inner City (1979)
  7. Valiha Fombandrazanah – Manatsoa – Mississippi Records / Cultural Know (2007/2011)
  8. Pawky – Dorothy Ashby with Frank Wess – Prestige (1958)
  9. Baobab Sun 7 – Manu Dibango – Telson (1977)
  10. Echigojishi (The Echigo Lion) – Ensemble Nipponia – Nonesuch Explorer Series (1978/1987)
  11. Menua – Kwame Nkrumah – Columbia (1969)
  12. Tembele – Jean Mpia – Capitol / Honest Jon’s Records (1957/2008)
  13. Yèkèrmo Sèw – Mulatu Astatke ft. Fekade Amde Maskal – Amha Records / L’Arôme Productions (1974/2002)
  14. Il Grande Silenzio (Restless) – Ennio Morricone – Parade / Dagored (1968/2016)
  15. Dawn – Ananda Shankar ft. Indranil Bhattacharya – His Master’s Voice / Far Eastern Sunshine (1975/2015)
  16. My Funny Valentine – Martin Denny – Liberty (1960)
  17. Monterey – Eden Ahbez and John Harris (with Paul Horn) – Bear Family Productions Ltd. (1963/2016)
  18. Disse Alguem (All Of Me) – João Gilberto / Caetano Veloso / Gilberto Gil / Maria Bethânia – Philips / WEA (1981)

luv278

african rhythms, brasilian rhythms, funk 'n' soul, jazz, latin rhythms
luv278

Un Rayo Del Sol

a ray of sunshine with a Latin – African – Brazilian – Caribbean – South American affection. the kinda party that keeps the whole world groovin’.
image : Karl Sumfinerauther

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Tracklist
  1. Un Rayo Del Sol – Chakachas – Polydor (1972)
  2. Tema De Alma Latina – Bobby Matos and the Combo Conquistadores – Philips / CuBop (1967/1998)
  3. I’m On My Way – Candido – Blue Note (1970)
  4. New Bell – Manu Dibango – Atlantic (1972)
  5. Aposta – Toni Tornado- Odeon (1972)
  6. Mazurka Cacodou – Eddy Louiss – Barclay / Isma’a (1968/2001)
  7. Ah Diggin’ Horrors – Mighty Sparrow – Ra / Strut (1974/2012)
  8. Honoré – Les Chanteurs Des Isles Du Vent – 36 (1977)
  9. Baila Rosita – Los Guacharacos – Domino Sound (2009)
  10. Ican – Poncho Sanchez – Concord Picante (1984)
  11. Whey You Want To Touch It For – Small Island Pride – Cook Records / Stag-O-Lee (1959/2014)
  12. Birimbau – Dom Um Romaro – Philips / Soul Jazz (1964/2011)
  13. Azucar – Los Huamelulas de Pepe Roman – Cariño / RCA (1972)
  14. Aseni – Orlando Julius and the Afro Sounders – Philips / Voodoo Funk Records (1973/2011)
  15. VolksVolkswagen Blue – Os Brazões – RGE Discos / Moi J’Connais Records (1969/2012)
  16. Cloud Nine – Mongo Santamaria – Columbia (1969)
  17. Positive Action – Buddy Pipp’s Highlifers – Honest Jon’s Records (2013)

luv230

african rhythms, beats 'n' pieces, dubstep, electronic listening music, techno

Ojo Iwaju

this mixtape concerns itself with the modern sounds of Africa that have found it’s way into the Record Canyon via recent productions, collaborations and remixes. it’s a poly-rhythmic future music party with firmly planted African roots. ojo iwaju bẹrẹ bayi.
image : Edin Otypec

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Tracklist
  1. La Poussière – Frédéric Galliano – F Communications (1999)
  2. Old Apparatus Meets Shangaan Electro – Old Apparatus – Honest Jon’s Records (2012)
  3. Everyday Without You – Alai K & Teichmann – Out Here Records (2011)
  4. Cropped – T++ – Honest Jon’s Records (2010)
  5. Oni Ayhun Meets Shangaan Electro – Oni Ayhun – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  6. Thatha Lo – LV ft. Ruffest – Hyperdub (2012)
  7. Fatien (Movement 2 Afro Science : I.G. Culture Remix) – Nahawa Doumbia – Frikywa (1999)
  8. Mukuba Special – Shackleton vs. Kasai Allstars – Congotronics (2010)
  9. TTB – Tshetsha Boys – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  10. Actress Meets Shangaan B – Actress – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  11. Papa Vata Vuya Rini – Tiyselani Vomaseve – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  12. DJ Rashad & DJ Spinn Meet Tshetsha Boys – DJ Rashad & DJ Spinn – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  13. Sayo (Pole Remix) – Lobi Traoré – Frikywa (1999)
  14. Hype Williams Meets Shangaan Electro (Version) – Hype Williams – Honest Jon’s Records (2012)
  15. Percussive Movement – Friends Of The Family – Truth & Soul (2012)
  16. K-Town – Dan The Automator ft. Bebson & N’Gotshima – Warp (2011)
  17. Lusaka By Night – John Wizards – Planet Mu (2013)

luv218

african rhythms, jazz, rock 'n' roll

Afrhythmican Groove

i just felt like stirring up some African rhythms this week, so here is a mellow, groovin’ mix of afrobeat, jazz and rock. a picture of Africa in the 70s and early 80s.
photo : a 100 year old Ewe Kente cloth pattern

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Tracklist:
  1. Who No Know Go Know – Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Africa ’70 – Polydor / Celluloid (1975/1986)
  2. Egni Miton? Nin Mi Na Wa Gbin – Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou Dahomey – Albarika Store / Analog Africa (1973/2011)
  3. Gbowo Mi – The Lijadu Sisters – Afrodisia / Soul Jazz (1979/2012)
  4. Ma Jaiye Oni – King Sunny Adé And His African Beats – Mango (1982)
  5. Miss Sagit – Blo – EMI / Strut (1973/2001)
  6. Edzayawa – Edzayawa – EMI / Soundway (1973/2012)
  7. I Walk Alone – Marijata – Gapophone Records / Academy LPs (1976/2011)
  8. Asmarina – Mulatu Astatke ft. Fekade Amde Maskal – Amha Records /L’Arôme Productions (1974/2002)
  9. Low Profile – Lekan Animashaun – Kalakuta Records / Honest Jon’s Records (1979/1995/2004)
  10. Wawale – Kwame Nkrumah – Columbia (1969)
  11. Onukpa Shawarpo – Bokoor Band – Kona Records (1978/2001)
  12. Ngosso – Manu Dibango – London (1972)
  13. African People – Spiritual Singers “Ntsamina” – Mississippi Records (1980/2009)

luv186

african rhythms, beats 'n' pieces, brasilian rhythms, odd pop, rock 'n' roll

Taking The Long Way Home

three years runnin’ and 165 mixtapes deep, pretty good fun so far. time to head homeward. here’s a journey from one side of the Atlantic to the other, takin’ the long way round soaking up sounds from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. i hope you’ve enjoyed the trip so far.
photo : the journey

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Tracklist:
  1. As I Recall It – Donovan – Epic (1968) Scotland
  2. Le temps de l’amour – Françoise Hardy – Disques Vogue / DOXY (1962/2013) France
  3. Omicidio per Vocazione – Stefano Torossi – Lo Recordings (1967/2002) Italy
  4. Congolaise Benin Ye – Le Super Borgou de Parakou – Albarika Store / Analog Africa (1975/2008) Benin
  5. Mabala – Yahoos – Kona Records (2001) Kenya
  6. Oriental Mood – Salah Ragab and the Cairo Jazz Band – Art Yard / Kindred Spirits (1973/2009) Egypt
  7. Osman Pehlivan – Arif Sag – Topkapi Plak / Bully Records (2008) Turkey
  8. Dum Maro Dum (live) – Asha Bhosie w/ R.D. Burman – Guerilla Reissues (????) India
  9. untitled track 1, side b – The Thai Orchestra – Mississippi Records / Exiled (2007) Thailand
  10. Koi No Yorokobi – Sayuri Yoshinaga with Schoolmates – Victor / Big Beat Records (1967/2013) Japan
  11. Kuda Lumping – unknown musicians – Mississippi Records (2011) Indonesia
  12. Lunarcito (Song About a Birthmark) – Serapio Mejia Ayala & Vicente Apaza Uscamaita – Folkways Records (1962) Peru
  13. Imagens do Recife – Quinteto Violado – Philips (1972) Brazil
  14. Cumbia Cienaguera – Conjunto Tipico Vallenato – Discos Fuentes / Domino Sound (2009) Columbia
  15. Tribute To Collie Smith – Laurel Aitken and the Boogie Cats – Caribou / Reggae Retro (1999) Jamaica
  16. Guantanamera Al Rey de la Melodia – Joseito Fernández – Areito (????) Cuba
  17. Kaw Liga – Hank Williams – MGM Records / PolyGram Records (1952/1987) U.S.A.
  18. Sundown – Gordon Lightfoot – Reprise (1973) Canada

luv135

african rhythms, beats 'n' pieces, brasilian rhythms

Tempos Flare

Cuba, Nigeria, Brazil, Jamaica, Canada, Benin, New Zealand, Bahamas, Columbia, England, Grenada, South Africa, France, Ghana, Trinidad & the U.S.A. global beats to move the peoples feets.
image : Tennessee Grant

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Tracklist:
  1. Exuma, The Obeah Man – Exuma – Mercury (1970)
  2. Ponta de Lanca Africano (Umbabarauma) – Jorge Ben – Philips / Sire (1976/1989)
  3. Royal Marcha (Raj Gupta Vocal Mix) – Robin Jones – Royal Palm (2000)
  4. Congo Man (Carl Craig Edit 2) – The Congos – Honest Jon’s Records (2003)
  5. Royal Marcha (Raj Gupta Beat Mix) – Robin Jones – Royal Palm (2000)
  6. Mbongui-Percussions – Julien Babinga – Julien Babinga Records (????)
  7. La Preñá (Yoruba Soul Mix by Osunlade) – Curramberos De Gamero – Soul Jazz (2012)
  8. Blinking Eyes – Edikanfo – E.G. Records (1981)
  9. Music For Gong Gong – Silvertones – BWIA International Airlines / CAP Caribbean Promotions (????)
  10. Tombo in 7/4 – Airto Moreira – CTI Records / Soul Jazz (1973/2011)
  11. Brotherhood (Tony Allen vs. Cinematic Orchestra) – The Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble – Comet Records (2001)
  12. Nwampfundla (MMM Meets Tshetsha Boys) – Tshetsha Boys – Honest Jon’s Records (2012)
  13. Anidyi Nyama – Tshetsha Boys – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  14. Pot Cover – General Degree – Size 8 Productions / Soul Jazz (1999/2000)
  15. Kunchuzo – Estrellas del Caribe – Soul Jazz (2012)
  16. Rat Race – Antibalas – Ezactamundo Recording Co. (2011)
  17. Gbeti Madjro – Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Contonou – Analog Africa (2008)
  18. Hypersphere (Daphni Edit) – Orchestra of Spheres – Resista (2011)
  19. Walla Ku Bamako – Nzongo Soul – Editions Fetiches (1984)
  20. Hotel Alyssa-Soussie, Tunisia – Sabu Martinez – Vintage Classic Series (1973/2002)
  21. Mi Son Cha – Sparrow & His Troubabdours – Strut (1969/2012)
  22. Come And Dance – The Lijadu Sisters – Afrodisia / Soul Jazz (1978/2011)
  23. Mexerico da Candinha – Wilson Simonal – Philips (1973)
  24. Oye-Come Va – Trinidad Cavaliers Steel Orchestra – Calypan (1973)
  25. Upside Down – Carol Cool – Hawkeye / Soul Jazz (1980/2002)

luv102

african rhythms, funk 'n' soul

Afrocentric

a collection of African funk and afrobeat from the 70’s & 80’s.
photo : the west coast of Africa as seen from the satellite of luv

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Tracklist:
  1. It’s Gonna Be A Good Day – Blo – Afrodisia / Afro Strut (1975/2001)
  2. Envy No Good – Mercury Dance Band – Kona Records (2001)
  3. No Condition Is Permanent – Marjata – Gapophone Records / Voodoo Funk/Academy (1976/2011)
  4. Oye Mama – Osibisa – Buddah Records (1973)
  5. Twoo Boe (Work Chant) – Lumumba – A&M (1974)
  6. Bayam Sell’am – Manu Dibango – Telson (1977)
  7. Nka Bom – Edikanfo – E.G. Records (1981)
  8. Kimia – Spiritual Singers “Ntsamina” – Mississippi Records (1980/2009)
  9. Sunny Ti De Ariya – King Sunny Adé – Mango (1982)
  10. Kyenkyen Bi Adi M’awu – K.Frimpong and his Cubano Fiesta – Kona Records (1976/2001)
  11. Afro Instrumental – Orlando Julius and the Afro Sounders – Philips / Voodoo Funk Records (1973/2011)
  12. 2,000 Blacks Got To Be Free – Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Roy Ayers – Phonodisk / Celluloid (1980/1986)