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Post by bedward on Jan 13, 2006 13:01:57 GMT
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Post by ekki on Jan 13, 2006 18:59:56 GMT
Serenades 3 & 10 reached Frankfurt safely. Top notch selections again!
Many, many thanks and some extra greetings to Mrs. Bedward - love her compilation!
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Post by bedward on Jan 15, 2006 13:45:27 GMT
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Post by grumpy on Jan 20, 2006 22:02:15 GMT
There are now 10 volumes in the African Serenades series and over the last two or three evenings I've been having an industrial-scale burning session with the result that I have spare copies of them all, so if anyone needs any of the discs to complete (or start out) their set or would just like one or two from Bedward's "yousendit" lists above that take their fancy then please pm or e-mail me
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Post by dubminister on Jan 21, 2006 0:06:35 GMT
Grumpy or bedward,
Looking for some recommendations. I have King Sunny Ade's Synchrosystem and Orchestra Baobab's Specialist in All Styles - that's the limit of my African music, but I'd like to buy more. On balance I probably prefer the rhythms on the KSA album but I like them both a lot. Could you recommend 3 or 4 other cds which you would say are must have cds either by these guys or some other African musician?
Cheers, Mark.
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Post by ekki on Jan 21, 2006 0:13:48 GMT
Cheers Mark!
Get some of the African Serenades Grumpy is offering, check out what you like and then buy some stuff. Most compilers have laid down the original sources.
You can't get a much better introduction.
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Post by dubminister on Jan 21, 2006 4:32:21 GMT
That's probably a good idea Ekki (by the way you're better looking than I'd imagined  ) So Grumpy, maybe I can take you up on the offer of a cdr or 2. I'm not sure what I would have that is worth trading but I'm sure we can work somehting out. I would like them simply as an introduction to help me buy the right stuff. Cheers, Mark. |
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Post by grumpy on Feb 6, 2006 21:58:35 GMT
I'm SOOOO excited. Many years ago when the world was young I used to teach in the heartland of the Shaygya tribe in Sudan. The foremost Shaygy singer was a man called Muhammed Jubara. I never saw him perform as he'd cleared off for the dimmish lights of Khartoum before I arrived. However all the local hafla singers (accompanying themselves on the 5 string tambur) used to cover his songs. One of his best known was a song called "Nura". My pupils attempted to teach me to sing this song with, I have to say, very limited success (fault lies with my lack of singing skills rather than their prowess as instructors). However, word quickly got around that I could caterwaul a line or two of said song and it became, by default, my party-piece. My tuneless renditions tended to be met with howls of merriment rather than aesthetic approbation. Whenever I got invited out for breakfast on a Friday I would have to repay the hospitality by making an ass of myself with the song. And of course, having sung it once, the youngsters in the family would dash out to tell all their friends and families who would then turn up for a repeat rendition. I quickly got pretty tired of this and used to insist when invited out that I would only come on condition that I didn't have to sing 'Nura'. "No you won't have to", I was promised. But of course no sooner had breakfast finished than someone would shout out "Nura". No! I put my foot down. But inevitably one of the doe-eyed sistren of the household would plead "sing for me". So what could one do? And having sung for her the other girls would then demand that I sang it for them. Hopeless (and I promise you my singing was). I rather thought I had left this song behind many years ago. Imagine my surprise and delight then when yesterday, in attempting to source tunes for my next African Serenades compilation, I came across Muhammed Jubara's original version of this song. Yesterday afternoon was engulfed in a sort of Proustian memory regained happiness fest as I played it over and over in a kind of ecstatic disbelief. I couldn't credit my ears. And the song really is a cracker, believe me, and you lucky people are going to hear it on my next African Serenades compilation. Also slated for inclusion so far are a lovely rumba inflected song by Waldemar Bastos from Angola, a tune from Mosese Fan Fan which if you have the Golden Afrique Vol 2 you will be familiar with but I have got hold of a slightly extended version from the same recording, a terrific piece from the Akhwani Safaa Musical Club of Zanzibar, something absolutely gorgeous from Oum Kalthoum, and a beautiful song from Abdel Karim el Kabli from Sudan. I think there might also be a storming Mahlathini song and perhaps some Orchestra Matimila though am still debating these last two. Have about half to two thirds of the disc sorted so far.
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Post by professor on Feb 6, 2006 22:06:00 GMT
Beautiful story well told Grump
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Post by ekki on Feb 6, 2006 22:33:13 GMT
Spot on, Prof!
Thanks for sharing these memories, Chris - I'll guess I'll hear "Nura" (a song I'm not familiar with) with different ears.
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Post by rosko on Mar 24, 2006 13:09:43 GMT
Sadly, I am unable to open the link from yousendit. Does anyone have the track listing for African Serenades 1-6?
Or, a link where I can download it?
Thanks
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Post by matt on Mar 24, 2006 14:05:43 GMT
Vol. Track Artist Title
1 01 Dr Nico et L'African Fiesta Sukisa Pauline
1 02 Bem Paulo 9 Fazer
1 03 Salamat Feat. Aboud Saleh El Zekra (Pt1)
1 04 Sam Mangwana Minha Angola
1 05 Balla Et Ses Balladins Sakhodougou
1 06 Star Band Malaguena
1 07 Orchestra Baobab Senegaal Sunugaal
1 08 Gubelye My Gubel
1 09 Miriam Makeba Milélé
1 10 Bantous de la Capitale Omoni resultat
1 11 Franco & L'Orchestre T.P.O.K. Jazz Kinsiona
1 12 Tanga Eme N'gongo Iami
1 13 Super Mama Djombo Assalariado
1 14 Youssou N'Dour Pitche Mi
1 15 Orchestra Makassy Nakolela Cherie
1 16 Lijadu Sisters Life's Gone Down Low
2 01 George Sibanda Kwantu
2 02 Manhattan Brothers Laku Tshoni 'Ilanga
2 03 Hugh Masekela & the Union of South Africa Mamani
2 04 Letta Mbulu What More Could Be Right
2 05 Dark City Sisters Kulelo Lizwe
2 06 Mpharanyana Slip Away
2 07 Movement In The City Lament
2 08 Simon Mashoko (Gwenyambira) Kumakudo
2 09 Hallelujah Chicken Run Band Ngoma Yarira
2 10 Thomas Mapfumo Zvandiviringa (I Am In Trouble)
2 11 Flavian Nyathi and the Blues Revolution Baba Namai
2 12 Onyeka Cultural Group Soremandende
2 13 Amandla Cultural Group Embers of Soweto
2 14 Malopoets We Madoda
2 15 Sankomota Woza
2 16 Tete Mbambisa Black Heroes
2 17 Sakhile Isililo
3 01 Orchestra Baobab Coumba
3 02 Rokia Traore M’Bifo
3 03 Angilique Kidjo Malaika
3 04 Letta Mbulu What More Could Be Right
3 05 Vusi Mahlasela Wisdom of Forgiveness
3 06 Ismail Lo Tadieu Bone
3 07 Miriam Makeba Djuiginira
3 08 Bembeya Jazz National Petit Sekou
3 09 Ali Farka Toure & Ry Cooder Soukora
3 10 Cheikh Lo Né La Thiass
3 11 Bembeya Jazz National Sou
3 12 Manu Dibango Idiba
3 13 Bius Quel Calor
3 14 The Flames For Your Precious Love
3 15 Hugh Masekela & the Union of South Africa Goin’ back to New Orleans
3 16 James Phillips Afrika Is Dying
3 17 Miriam Makeba Olilili
4 01 Waza Ensemble Al Shammasha
4 02 Modeste Fomba
4 03 Emmanuel Jal with Abdel Gadir Salim Baai
4 04 Ayub Ogada Obiero
4 05 Khaled featuring Amar El Harrba Ween
4 06 Bonga Sao Salvador
4 07 The Justin Vali Trio Ny Marina
4 08 Deemi Mint Abba and Khalifa Oulad Eidi Ya Mauritani Aleik Mubarek L’Istiqlal
4 09 Souad Massi Qulbi Deb
4 10 Oliver Mtukudzi Tapindwa Nei
4 11 Nass El Ghiwane Yamina
4 12 Cesaria Evora Paraiso Di Atlantico
4 13 Abdel Gadir Salim All-Stars Umri Ma Bensa
4 14 Unidentified Gnawa Artists Samya
4 15 Souad Massi Bab El Maadi
5 01 Idy Diop Yaye Boye
5 02 Les Wanyika Sina Makossa
5 03 Madilu System Ya Jean
5 04 Ochestra Super Mazembe Kassongo
5 05 Papa Noel Bel Ami
5 06 Dr Nico & Empompo Deyesse Boninga
5 07 Samba Mapangala & Orchestre Virunga Ahmed Sabit
5 08 Shaba Kahamba Litiot
5 09 Tabu Ley Rochereau Aon-Aon
5 10 Thomas Mapfumo Nzwananai
5 11 Super Mama Djombo Faibe-Guine
5 12 Dr Nico et L’African Fiesta Sukisa Suavilo
6 01 Toumani Diabate & Ballake Sissoko Salaman
6 02 Marks Mankwane & His Band Molodi Wabadisa
6 03 Orchestre Number One De Dakar Faran Tamba
6 04 Captain Yaba Neribalankena
6 05 Sekou Kouyate Tama
6 06 Malombo Perefere
6 07 Dr K Gyasi & His Noble Kings Abrab
6 08 Hugh Masekela When
6 09 Jeff Nhore Afara Koa Tsy Atao
6 10 Amadou & Marian N’bife Balafon
6 11 K Frimpong & His Cubano Fiesta Gyae Mensu
6 12 Mansour Seck feat. Ousmane Hamady Diop Soukabe Leydam
6 13 Modeste Mifona
6 14 Marks Mankwane & His Band Thupana Ntswikitswiki
6 15 Zexie Manatsa & The Green Arrows Muti Usina Zita
6 16 Orchestre Number One de Dakar Kery Goro
6 17 Lamine Konte M’Ba
7 01 Musa Adem Yahmoit
7 02 Oliya Band Chenda Mundeke
7 03 Ooleya Mint Amartichitt Mema
7 04 Super Eagles Aduna Poti Ndala
7 05 Souad Massi Bladi
7 06 Vakoka Aomby Mazava Loha
7 07 Zuhura Swaleh & Zein El Abdeen Musical Party Mpenzi Azizi
7 08 Teofilo Chantre with Bonga Canta Cabo Verde
7 09 Rasha Ya Sudan, Ma’alesh
7 10 Mohamed Badri Hassan Untitled (Parting)
7 11 Malouma Char’aa
7 12 Serenje Kalindula Nemwine Nkafwa Bwangu
7 13 Virginia Mukwesha Kwa Muneri
7 14 Souad Massi Mahli
8 01 Jeremy Taylor Ag Pleez Daddy
8 02 King Kong Original Cast Sad Times, Bad Times
8 03 Citaumvano Mangebeza
8 04 Irene Buyiswa & The Jury Mpelno Band Puma Endlini Yam
8 05 The Elite Swingsters Woza
8 06 Ladysmith Black Mambazo King Of Kings
8 07 Juluka Umfazi Omdala
8 08 Jackson Kaujeua !Nubu !Gubus
8 09 Ras Sheehama Rasta
8 10 Hugh Masekela Riot
8 11 Manu Dibango Wouri
8 12 Orchestra Baobab Bul Ma Miin
8 13 Mabulu Buya
8 14 Malinke Ballad Sakadougou
8 15 Ali Hassan Kuban Mabruk
8 16 Waaberi Heei Yaa Alahobalin Hobalowa
8 17 King Sunny Ade & His African Beats Ja Funmi
8 18 Thomas Mapfumo Shumba
9 01 Mulatu Astatgé Yèkatit - February
9 02 Sly-T Seamanjolle
9 03 Nene Souragassi Beni Dania (inedit)
9 04 Tshala Mauna Mam Wenu
9 05 Tabu Ley Rotherham Lifelo Ya Masumu
9 06 Zimbabwe Cha Cha Cha Kings Runako Rwemwana Wangu
9 07 Orchestre De la Paillote La Guinee Moussolou
9 08 ?? (Artists from Guinee) Andree
9 09 Thomas Mapfumo Mhondoro
9 10 Oudaden ?? (Berber Music aus Morocco)
9 11 Kandia Kouyate Mandenkalou
9 12 Sam Mangwana Transberos
9 13 Miriam Makeba Afrikia
10 01 Amandla Cultural Group Africa My Africa
10 02 Ec Arinze and His Music Lumumba Calypso
10 03 Fela Ransome Kuti & Nigeria 70 Viva Nigeria
10 04 Miriam Makeba Touré Barika
10 05 Les Amazones de Guinée P.D.G.
10 06 Super Mama Djombo Guiné-Cabral
10 07 Super Rail Band Mali Yo
10 08 Orchestra Baobab Africa
10 09 Bembeya Jazz National Festival National
10 10 Mbaraka Mwinshehe Ujamaa na kujitegemea
10 11 Super Eagles Gambia Zambia
10 12 Franco & L'Orchestre T.P.O.K. Jazz Liberte
10 13 Sam Mangwana Canto Mocambique
10 14 Papa Wemba Esclave (Original version)
10 15 Youssou N'Dour Nelson Mandela
10 16 Thomas Mapfumo Zimbabwe Yevatema
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Post by rosko on Mar 24, 2006 23:49:27 GMT
Muchos Gracias!!!
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