Bunch of re-issues dropped recently, covering some less traversed territories. Senegalese singer Idrissa Diop's pre-France career is examined in 'Diamonoye Tiopite L'Epoque De L'Evolution'. The set reveals the Cuban Descarga influence on the 70s Senegal scene.
Dig The 60s/70s psychedelic sounds found on the Roots of Chicha compilations? Then you are on the right track with 'El Sonido De Tupac Amaru'. Trippy production abounds, with echoes + delay, fuzzy guitars and groovy organs.
Originally released in 1977, L'Orchestre Kanaga De Mopti from Mali has a similar combination of vibes as the 'El Sonido' comp, mixing traditional Malian instrumentation and rhythms with some space-y production techniques, along with electric guitar and organ.
Akeeb Kareem's 'Blackman' was self-produced in Lagos, Nigeria in 1974. Soundway type of grooves here. Think Afro Psych Funk and you're getting warmer...
Nice to see some new labels getting in on the re-issue action too!
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