Manu Dibango – Ebony Tracks (Percussion Storm)

https://amf.didiermary.fr/manu-dibango-ebony-tracks-percussion-storm/

“Ebony Tracks (Percussion Storm)” is from Manu Dibango’s “B Sides” album, released in 2002. It contains short and long remixed versions of Soul Fiesta.

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Manu Dibango – Groovy Flute

https://amf.didiermary.fr/african-voodoo-manu-dibango-groovy-flute/

“Groovy flute” appears on “African Voodoo”, an album of rare tracks that were created by Manu Dibango for advertising, TV, movies…

Fantastic and rare album by Manu Dibango, the Afro Soul Maestro!
Theses files were recorded in 1971 at Pathé-Marconi studio (Boulogne Billancourt) for professional sound illustration [...]

#70smusic #Advertisement #AfroFunk #Cameroon #Compilation #ManuDibango #TV #AfroJazz

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – The Vodoun Effect (1972-75, Benin)

Continuing our journey through the epic Fedi-sourced catalogue of must-hear albums, our next spotlight is on number 965 on The List, submitted by platenworm. From the amazing Analog Africa label, this is the first of three volumes collecting a few gems from “West Africa’s best-kept secret”. The band mixes the "Sato" and "Sakpata" rhythms with funk, soul, psychedelic riffs, and spotlight-stealing organ solos, showcasing why they became one of the era’s best, funkiest, and most innovative groups.

Want to read more? See the full spotlight on the Fediverse at https://linernotes.club/@1001otheralbums.com@1001otheralbums.com or on the blog: https://1001otheralbums.com/2025/12/08/orchestre-poly-rythmo-de-cotonou-the-vodoun-effect-1972-75-benin/

Want to skip straight to the music? Here's the Bandcamp: https://analogafrica.bandcamp.com/album/the-vodoun-effect-funk-sato-from-benins-obscure-labels-1972-1975-analog-africa-nr-4

Happy listening!

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Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – The Vodoun Effect (1972-75, Benin)

Our next spotlight is on number 965 on The List, submitted by platenworm.

From the amazing Analog Africa label, this is the first of three volumes collecting a few gems from “West Africa’s best-kept secret”, a band founded in 1968 first under the name “Orchestre Poly-Disco” that became one of the era’s best, funkiest, and most innovative. While volume 2 features songs that were professionally recorded for the Albarika Store label, the songs on this volume (as well as volume 3) were recorded in home studios with a single microphone or two for smaller labels and (with the exception of one track) previously saw only limited local release. From the Bandcamp description: “Two Vodun rhythms dominate the music of Orchestre Poly-Rythmo: Sato, an amazing, energetic rhythm performed using an immense vertical drum, and Sakpata, a rhythm dedicated to the divinity who protects people from smallpox. Both rhythms are represented here mixed in with Funk, Soul, crazy organ sounds and psychedelic guitar riffs.”

• Bandcamp: Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – “The Vodoun Effect” 1972-1975, Funk & Sato from Benin’s Obscure Labels
• Discogs: Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – “The Vodoun Effect” 1972-1975

#africanMusic #afrobeat #afrofunk #analogAfrica #benin #funk #listenToThis #music #musicDiscovery #orchestrePolyRythmo #orchestrePolyRythmoDeCotonou #sakpata #sato #soul #westAfrica

Harry Mosco – Step on

https://amf.didiermary.fr/harry-mosco-step-on/

“Step on” comes from Harry Mosco’s “Peace & Harmony” LP. Originally released in 1979 the album is something of a hidden gem that touches upon Disco, Funk, Boogie, Soul and Dub. Harry passed away in 2012. Harry Mosco Agada was the lead vocalist of The Funkees, and after they split up, he released solo albums […]

#80smusic #AfroFunk #Nigeria #Reggae

Ambolley – Simigwa

https://amf.didiermary.fr/ambolley-simigwa/

Simigwa is a legendary Ghanian album – with one of the most iconic covers ever! – that fuses Highlife, Afrobeat, Folk and Funk. Ambolley’s debut solo album originally released in 1975, written and produced with Ebo Taylor.

Gyedu-Blay Ambolley grew up during the peak of Highlife in Ghana and was a key figure in […]

#70smusic #AfroFunk #Ghana #Highlife #AfroBeat

E & S Brothers – Taduma

https://amf.didiermary.fr/e-s-brothers-taduma/

E & S Brothers’ 1985 album Taduma holds a unique yet overlooked place in the history of South African dance music, the era of Bubblegum Music.

When Shadrack Ndlovu and Ernest Segeel teamed up with Dane Stevenson, owner of Blue Tree Studio in downtown Johannesburg, and journeyman producer Taso Stephanou, South Africa’s bubblegum era had […]

#80smusic #AfroFunk #Disco #SouthAfrica #OldAfricanMusic

Nigeria 70 (Lagos Jump: Original Heavyweight Afrobeat, Highlife & Afro-Funk) released on Strut in 2008.

Nigeria 70: Lagos Jump, another essential box of West African dynamite with the emphasis firmly on the dancefloor. From the heavy jazz of Peter King to Bola Johnson’s scratchy Afro funk and the rolling grooves of juju legend Sir Shina Peters, the album captures a rich and unique era in West African music.

"...a brilliant panorama of the country's popular music in the 1970s" (Pitchfork, 8.5)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xNixBGX8rw&list=PLJVAb6pyqGfq9clkjssiTjmBbc_SlqBhz&index=2

#Nigeria70 #LagosJump #AfroBeat #Highlife #Strut #Music #AfroFunk #Nigeria #Lagos #Juju #Jazz

Ghana Special (updated)

https://amf.didiermary.fr/ghana-special/

As of 11/20/2025, this “old” compilation isn’t available on Bancamp anymore, replaced by a new one, called “Ghana Special Highlife”.

#AfroFunk #Compilation #Ghana #Highlife #AfroJazz