Dr Victor Olaiya & his All-Stars
https://amf.didiermary.fr/victor-olaiya-all-stars/
Dr Victor Olaiya is considered the bridge between Ghanaian highlife and what would become Afrobeat.
His musical style was influenced by James Brown, with horn parts harmonized in Brown’s style, as opposed to the mostly unison lines of Afrobeat. The music includes the swinging percussion of Tony Allen, but not the syncopated style that [...]
Renegades of Jazz
After his conceptual and darker approach to his last album released in 2015, Renegades Of Jazz explore the world of Afrofunk, a world German producer & DJ David Hanke is deeply linked to since he spent an influential part of his childhood in Arusha/Tanzania in the early 1980s. […]
Afro Super-Feelings led by Segun Okeji
https://amf.didiermary.fr/afro-super-feelings-segun-okeji/
Afrobeat Disco/Funk from the vault… A 2-track LP Afro Super-Feelings Led By Segun Okeji released in 1970.
This is an album comprised of two super-rare Afrobeat disco/funk tracks from Lagos by the band Afro Super-Feelings, led the by artist/musician Segun Okeji.
Segun Okeji was the tenor sax player in Fela Kuti‘s Koola Lobitos band […]
Thandiswa Mazwai – Vana Vevhu
https://amf.didiermary.fr/thandiswa-mazwai-funk-afrika-vana-vehu-live/
From the live album “Dance of the Forgotten Free” recorded by Thandiswa Mazwai at a concert in 2010.
After five albums with the band “Bongo Maffin”, Thandiswa Mazwai ventured onto a solo career. Her first project, Zabalaza (2004), reached double-platinum status and won numerous awards, including a Kora award for Best African Female and […]
Afrobeat Airways 2 – (1974-1983)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/afrobeat-airways-2-1974-1983/
Building on the success of the first installment in 2009, Afrobeat Airways 2 (2013) is a selection of 13 ultra-rare tracks by some of the musical giants who had created a movement that rocked the West African nation throughout the ‘70s: legendary singer K. Frimpong; Nana Ampedu (leader of the mighty African Brothers Band); Gyedu-Blay […]
Honoré Avolonto – Lonlon Simpé
https://amf.didiermary.fr/honore-avolonto-lonlon-simpe-orchestre-black-santiago/
Vinyl released in 1978. Composed and arranged by Honoré Avolonto with Orchestre Black Santiago.
Okyerema Asante – Mother Africa
https://amf.didiermary.fr/okyerema-asante-mother-africa/
“Mother Africa” from the album Drum Message, a seminal bit of funky Afrojazz from the DC scene of the 70s!
The album features work by Okyerema Asante (Ghanaian master percussionist) and also includes sax work by James “Plunky” Branch (aka Plunky Nkabinde) — best known as the leader of the group Oneness Of Juju. […]
This morning's #Workout #Music comes from the great Tony Allen in concert in 2011 - one of his most creative periods, and a great show case of how he mentored younger players. Tight.
#Afrobeat #AfroFunk #beats #drummer #RowingMachine #Calisthenics #MedicineBall
Seigneur Tabu Ley Rochereau – Haffi Deo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/tabu-ley-rochereau-orchestre-afrisa-haffi-deo/
The title track of Tabu Ley‘s 1985 album “Haffi deo” is a daring crossover to a smoother boogie funk sound. Scattered among his discography which spans over 100 albums there are a few tunes that sound quite different from the usual rumba. […]
Dibango 82 (live)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dibango-82-live/
“Dibango 82” an unreleased live recording by Manu Dibango, taped in Marseille, Dec 1982 and remastered with INA‘s help. [INA is the acronym of Institut national de l’audiovisuel, a repository of all French radio and television audiovisual archives.]
The electrifying live performance features the African legend alongside his stellar 8-piece group, blending funk, jazz, and […]
AfroFunk Beats (mixtape)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/afrofunk-beats-compilation/
A mixtape compiling various AfroFunk Beats – Very upbeat, funky and positive vibes with lots of brass…
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley – Simigwa-Do
https://amf.didiermary.fr/gyedu-blay-ambolley-simigwa-do/
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, the versatile, irrepressible singer, songwriter, producer and Ghanean “musical- life-force” exploded on the music scene in 1973, with a jazzy Highlife sound he called “Simigwa-Do”.
Ambolley taught himself to play the flute as a first instrument in his early years of musical interest dating back to [...]
Club Africa
https://amf.didiermary.fr/club-africa-compilation/
Club Africa is the name of 2 compilations of “Hard African Funk, Afro-Jazz And Original Afro-Beat” released in 1999 and 2000.
Uta Bella – Monboulae
https://amf.didiermary.fr/uta-bella-monboulae/
Very old stuff from French TV (ORTF) in 1969, a live music show called “Pulsation”. The Diva Uta Bella starts singing @ 2:38. In the first part, you’ll see a very young Manu Dibango playing the organ…
Ich höre seit Tagen nur noch Fela Kuti und bekomme nicht genug von der Musik. Ich habe ihn schon früher viel gehört, aber noch nie so intensiv wie jetzt 🫶🏼✊🏽
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=uSsrLqyiMDA
#FelaKuti #Afrobeat #Music #Africa #Nigeria #Afrofunk #FelaAnikulapoKuti
"For their 5th album, Vaudou Game's influences have spread beyond the city and country limits, crossing the Atlantic to reach Colombia.
Magnetized, the tropical waves traveled along the equator from Latin America to Togo."
🇫🇷 Kongas "Kongas" - 1974
- with the renowned Cerrone... 🕺
#afrofunk #discomusic #latinrock #jazzfusion #vinyl #music #vinylrecords #vinylcollection #vinylcollector #vinylcollectors
Vaudou Game live @ Afrikafestival Hertme in 2015, after the release of their album Apiafo.
https://amf.didiermary.fr/vaudou-game-peter-solo-live-afrikafestival-hertme/
Orchestre PolyRythmo De Cotonou - Echos Hypnotiques
True masters. Such a solid collection from one of the greatest funk collectives ever. #Benin #AfroBeat #AfroFunk #vinyl @vinylrecords #NowPlaying
