From Kinshasa (Vinyl LP) discogimpMbongwana Star are a 7 piece band from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Coco Ngambali and Theo Nzonza formed the band, Staff Benda Bilili which was inspired by their love of Congolese rumba. The band hit the big time: two major albums and a world tour. However, with time, the band collapsed under the weight of its own success. But in the shanty villages of Kinshasa Africa's third largest city bands are recycled along with everything else. Coco and
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Strut return to the rich archives of Black Fire Records for the Drum Message album by Ghanaian master percussionist Okyerema Asante from 1977
Soundway Records' first collection of music from this West African country ('Muyei Power: Sierra Leone in 1970's USA') is an album of rock-infused
as well as slating the power-crazed nations of the world
peaking at number 7 in the UK charts
country and jug band roots meet an intensified focus on production value and experimentation to yield an enduring classic
this album cements Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band's position at the pinnacle of modern African music
it's another triumphant set of dope obscurities (once againaccompanied by detailed liner notes and never-before-seen photos of the artists) and a tribute to the dusty-fingered digging skills of Chan The Man
Stand Out Tracks include "To Love Somebody
beautiful Gatefold sleeve featuring the original an extra track pacific coat highway plus mixes from Jackson and Dustin n' Guyen
The Human League and formed the production company British Electric Foundation (BEF)
Prone's super-smooth grooves showcase Ned's beautifully laid-back vocals
