LÉVE LÉVE Vol. 1 & 2

https://amf.didiermary.fr/leve-leve-vol-1-2-sao-tome-principe/

2 compilations focusing on the golden age of São Tomé & Principe Sounds in the 70s and 80s.

The two Portuguese-speaking African islands of São Tomé & Principe, located in the Gulf of Guinea, created an unique music called Puxa : a refined mixture of various musical components from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. […]

#70smusic #80smusic #SãoTomé #OldAfricanMusic #Compilation

"An album which outshines the longevity of this chart run during its initial release, and has deservedly become one of the most iconic, important and (unsurprisingly even now) culturally relevant landmarks of modern music."
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#70sMusic #StevieWonder #Innervisions #ClassicSoul #SoulMusic

https://thearchiveofmylife.com/stevie-wonder-no-12-in-the-uk-albums-chart-on-my-2nd-birthday/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

TIL you can browse songs by decade on chordroom.com — been going through 70s folk stuff all evening and found so many songs I forgot existed.

Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel... the chord charts are clean and you can transpose everything on the page. No login, no ads, no paywall.

If you're tired of Ultimate Guitar's constant upselling, seriously check it out.

#guitar #folk #70smusic #chords #acousticguitar #songwriting

The evolution of “Strawberry Letter 23” is even richer than we expected. We went in thinking we knew the story… and came out with a whole new appreciation for Shuggie Otis, The Brothers Johnson, and Quincy Jones.

If you love music history, deep dives, and nostalgia, this episode is your vibe.
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#music #TheBrothersJohnson #70smusic #ItsTheGroovePodcast

If I never again hear the song "Music Box Dancer" by Frank Mills, it will be too soon.
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#70sMusic #70s
#GenX
#music

"One of the biggest, if not THE biggest, boldest, and exceptionally grandiloquent forays into rock music culture ever put down onto record. This album not only challenged the limits of the format, but also the patience of the listeners themselves."
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https://thearchiveofmylife.com/yes-no-13-in-the-uk-albums-chart-on-my-2nd-birthday/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Uselu Motor Park

https://amf.didiermary.fr/uselu-motor-park/

Edo Funk / Benin City, anyone?

Here’s “Uselu Motor Park” by the Drivers Union Dance Band & Osaro Nomayo, released in 1978. The album blends highlife rhythms with local influences, creating a lively and engaging musical experience.

David Osaro Nomayo (1956-2002), the lead figure in the band, contributes to its distinct sound and success in […]

#70smusic #FullAlbum #Highlife #Nigeria #OldAfricanMusic