African Saturdays

**johncorrigan** · 18-01-20, 10:32

A while since we had an African Saturday and I've been loving the recent compilation on Soul Jazz 'Congo Revolution'; lots of classic performers from the 50s and 60s. Nothing quite like it.
Here's Dewagon & Conga Jazz with 'Na Lingi Na Ngai Kubala Te'

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**johncorrigan** · 01-02-20, 08:48

African Saturday this week comes courtesy of a recent compilation entitled 'Mogadisco' showcasing Somalian music from the pre-war years when Mogadishu was a party city. I was surprised, though why should I have been, at how Ethiopian this track sounds - that classic keyboard in there. 'Waakaa Helaa (I Like You)' by Fadumo Qassim and Waaberi Band.

Waakaa Helaa (I Like You)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWPs6MsyRpQ

Provided to YouTube by Believe SASWaakaa Helaa (I Like You) · Fadumo Qassim and Waaberi Band · Fadumo Qassim · Waaberi Band · TraditionalMogadisco - Dancing ...

**johncorrigan** · 21-03-20, 08:46

For an African Saturday, this wonderful favourite turned up on an old collaborative playlist last night - from their wonderful 'Pirates Choice' recorded in Dakar in 1982, and released to delight my life since 1989, this is Orchestra Baobab with the epic 'Ray M'Bele'.

Orchestra Baobab - Ray M'bele

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUpJqEpAgv0

Orchestra Baobab - Ray M'bele from the album Pirates Choice. Recorded in 1982 and released in 1989 (re-released in 2001).

**Globaltruth** · 28-03-20, 14:25

Clearly the newish BBC series Noughts and Crosses must be considered - chock full of African music in yet another play on an alternative reality so beloved by dramatists over the years.
I'm not commenting on that though, just the music....

Melanie De Biasio - Afro Blue

Melanie De Biasio - Afro Blue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkmURolLjsU

Art: Raúl ColónLyrics:Dream of a land my soul is fromI hear a hand stroke on a drumShades of delight, cocoa hueRich as the night, afro, afro blue[Chorus]Eleg...

Ebo Taylor - Heaven. a former collaborator with Fela, and so much more, now 84 years young.

Ebo Taylor - Heaven

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v79GeSoBnqY

Ebo Taylor - HeavenAvailable now on Mr Bongo: http://www.mrbongo.com/products/ebo-taylorSUBSCRIBE TO MR BONGO YT CHANNEL - http://bit.ly/12YFgIS--Originally ...

The Comet is Coming - Summon the fire.

The Comet Is Coming - Summon The Fire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G55GspnNkBo

Join The Comet Is Coming and 'Summon The Fire' off their new album "Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery" out now! https://Verve.lnk.to/TrustLifeforceF...

Fatoumata Diawara – Don Do (Live at Roskilde Festival 2019) After those 2 instrumentals, here is a WM forum favourite

Fatoumata Diawara – Don Do (Live at Roskilde Festival 2019)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNkPGb2cxrs

Thursday 4 July on the Avalon Stage

**johncorrigan** · 04-04-20, 10:28

I heard it was Saturday so thought I'd stick on this crackin' bit of Ghanaian funk from 1994...Ata Kak - 'Obaa Sima' What a vocalist!

Ata Kak - Obaa Sima [Ghana]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd0PV82e1jE

Subscribe for more https://tinyurl.com/ATFAYouTube Stream or Order Ata Kak "Obaa Sima" https://lnk.to/AtaKakAta Kak’s cassette Obaa Sima fell on deaf ears wh...

**Globaltruth** · 04-04-20, 14:53

Originally posted by johncorrigan View Post

I heard it was Saturday so thought I'd stick on this crackin' bit of Ghanaian funk from 1994...Ata Kak - 'Obaa Sima' What a vocalist!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd0PV82e1jE

I see your Ata Kak and raise you a Blick Bassy
mbog!

Blick Bassy - Mbog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pQELluDniI

Écoutez Mbog : https://lnk.to/BlickBassy-MbogAchetez l'album 1958 : https://lnk.to/Blickbassy-1958 Regardez la série 1958 : https://bit.ly/2FrHonmLe chanteur...

Seriously - a great video and poignant lyrics.

**johncorrigan** · 02-05-20, 09:03

African Saturday comes round and here's a great bit of Tony Allen playing alongside Oumou Sangaré on 'Yere Faga' - smokin'!

Oumou Sangaré - Yere Faga (Audio) ft. Tony Allen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y97el3nRKvs

OUMOU SANGARE - Yere Faga (audio)NEW ALBUM 'MOGOYA' OUT NOW http://smarturl.it/Mogoya-out-now______Subscribe to Oumou Sangare's official channel https://ww...

**Globaltruth** · 09-05-20, 12:10

And again.
Verity played the original version of this track last night, here is a remix which really drives along courtesy of...
Tony Allen Get Together - Folamour In Harmony Remix

Tony Allen Get Together - Folamour In Harmony Remix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZblQYSj-joE

Completing the recent LP reissue of Black Voices by Tony Allen, Comet presents a 2 tracks remix EP by Folamour and NIT. The two rising French producers provi...

**johncorrigan** · 27-05-20, 12:52

Couldn't wait for Saturday, whenever it is. This was the opening track from Gideon Coe's Afrobeat Special on Bank Holiday Monday past on BBC 6 Music - Tunde Williams with Africa 70, recorded in 1977, with Fela and Tony Allen playing too. This is 'The Beginning' - what a groove!

Tunde Williams - The Beginning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqAngWQ8Mr0

From "Tunde Williams Plays With The Africa 70 - Mr. Big Mouth"[ Afrodisia - DWAPS 2030 (LP) Record Company Decca (West Africa) Limited Nigeria, 1977 ]Comp...

**johncorrigan** · 18-08-20, 20:20

Another African non-Saturday from me. I was needing to listen to some Orchestra Baobab at work today and by chance came upon this film of them from 1982. Not the best quality but it is so great to see them back near the beginning.

Orchestra Baobab - Utrus Horas (1982 Live Performance)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCeCAuXCmHU

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**johncorrigan** · 15-09-20, 08:26

Really loving the new record by Malian guitarist, Afel Bocoum. Really reminiscent of his fellow countryman, the late, wonderful Ali Farka Toure. Here's 'Dakamana'.

Afel Bocoum - Dakamana (Official Audio)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-mQ0uemlm8

Subscribe to World Circuit - https://worldcircuit.lnk.to/WCYouTubeID Afel Bocoum 'Lindé' out now: https://worldcircuit.lnk.to/AfelBocoumLindeCelebrated Malia...

**johncorrigan** · 06-12-20, 10:19

Just out 'Black Lives Matter' - Eparapo featuring Dele Sosimi. Great bit of Afrobeat!

Black Lives Matter (feat. Dele Sosimi)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QrKb7OZYGk

Provided to YouTube by KudosRecordsBlack Lives Matter (feat. Dele Sosimi) · Eparapo · Dele SosimiBlack Lives Matter℗ Wah Wah 45s LtdReleased on: 2020-12-04Ma...

**johncorrigan** · 12-12-20, 10:34

An old playlist threw up this great track for an African Saturday, courtesy of the Sierra Leone Refugee Allstars...'Tamagbondorsu (The Rich Mock The Poor)' I had forgotten about it!

Tamagbondorsu (The Rich Mock The Poor)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY7Yr8Jo18Q

Provided to YouTube by Virtual Label LLCTamagbondorsu (The Rich Mock The Poor) · Sierra Leone's Refugee All StarsRise & Shine℗ CumbanchaReleased on: 2010-03-...

**johncorrigan** · 19-12-20, 12:18

'Minuit' by Boubacar Traore popped up this week...ideal for a pre-Christmas African Saturday...crackin' moothie in there too.

Boubacar Traoré - Minuit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOF0gZId_RY

Music Video by Boubacar Traoré performing "Minuit" (P) 2010 Lusafrica.iTunes: http://apple.co/1ole6wsfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/boubacar.traore.musi...

**johncorrigan** · 30-12-20, 12:08

Teamsaint posted elsewhere about a list of 100 alternative 60s records, and looking through the list I was surprised that I had not heard Babatunde Olatunji - 'Drums of Passion' recorded in 1959 in New York. I had a listen on spotty and thought it was great - here's the opening track 'Akiwowo' (Chant to the Trainman)' - great drums and vocals throughout the record.

Akiwowo (Ah-Key-Woh-Woh)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG3XK4ipquQ

Provided to YouTube by Columbia/LegacyAkiwowo (Ah-Key-Woh-Woh) · OlatunjiDrums Of Passion℗ Originally released 1960 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENTReleased on: ...

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