The Africadelica Mix : Reprised

This is a mix I did for my Brother's Blog HeavySoulBrutha's Put The Needle On The Record. Looking back through his blog recently, Dave saw this one and encouraged me to try my hands at my own blog and also post this mix again.



Fela Kuti is considered one of the pioneers of Afrobeat music and being introduced to his music, as well as being exposed to Sorry Bamba at a small concert at the gazebo in the park at Jardin Du Luxembourg in Paris, August of 1999, sent me in a new direction. I was forever enamored with African Soul music. Whilst it's hard to come by vinyl treasures of this genre here in the States, it has been easier to find this music through alternate sources. One of the best and most reliable has been the blog, Voodoo Funk - DJ Soulpusher's Africa "Digging" Travels. I first heard Soulpusher on Downtown Soulville with Mr. Fine Wine. If you haven't checked out Voodoo Funk, you're missing something soulful and organic. Frank has put his life on the line diggin' for hidden treasures in Africa. His posts are a constant source of "Hey, you gotta hear this song, it's amazing" moments. Another good source has been Dusty Groove. Their Global Grooves section has been a great way to do some digital diggin'. All the best Michael.

The Africadelic Mix!

The Tunes
01. Africadelic - Manu Dibango
02. Just A Moment - George Danquah
03. Afro Beat Blues - Hugh Maskela & Ojah
04. Love's A Real Thing - Super Eagles
05. Porry - Sorry Bamba
06. Fever - Jingo
07. Black Man's Cry - Fela Ransome Kuti & The Africa 70 w/Ginger Baker
08. Onukpa Shawarpo - Bokoor Band
09. Diarabi - Orchestra Baobab
10. Kyenkyen Bi Adi M'awu - K Frimpong And His Cubano Fiestas
11. Serengeti Stroke - The Pan-Atlantics
12. Keleya - Moussa Doumbia
13. La Popo - Guerilla
14. Talkin' Talkin' - Matada

I Love This Song #2 - Angela Desveaux

Came across this one by chance whilst downloading some mp3s after purchasing an album from another artist on the same label. I'm impressed by most of the smaller labels as they seem to have really given this thing some thought. People love albums and ipods. Offering them a free download if they buy the album seems like an honorable way to do business. If you love vinyl as much as I do you'll agree.

Enjoy!

Angela Desveaux's cover of Let Me Roll It is included as a download when purchasing her latest 7" If I Ever Loved . Not that I haven't listened to the original version of this song many times, but Angela definitely brings a great blend of country and rock to the track. I urge you to check out her other originals as they'll more than likely become one of your "I Love This Song" songs.

I Love This Song #1 - Matata

"I Love This Song" is going to be one of the features of the blog. Often I'll find myself at work, in the car or at home listening to one song over and over. Sometimes It'll be two or three times in a row or perhaps several times throughout the day. When I do, I inevitably find myself thinking, "I LOVE THIS SONG". What better way to start this thing off than by throwing down one of those songs?
Enjoy.

Matata found their way onto the London scene by way of Kenya in the 70's. Combining a sound somewhere between American soul and Afro-beat, Matata's skilled musicians came together to create some of the funkiest music ever. This track comes from their album Feelin' Funky.