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Old 08-25-2020, 08:05 PM
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Thomas Mapfuno & The Blacks Unlimited - Toi Toi

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Given Thomas Mapfumo's reputation as a major contemporary artist in world music (which is more than justified), it's easy to forget that traditional music lies at the very heart of his sound. Lyrically, much of the content is traditionally influenced (indeed, "Dande" is actually a traditional Shona melody). That's not to say he's abandoned his political stance; Toi Toi, recorded in both his native Zimbabwe and the U.S., positively bristles. It's really the work of two different bands in the two countries. The center of the sound, as always with Mapfumo's chimurenga is the mbira or thumb piano, with liberal doses of guitar on top and with brass as a hearty confection behind Mapfumo's voice (which sounds more vigorous than ever). Journalist and musician Banning Eyre contributes Malian-style guitar to several tracks, which makes for a beautiful fusion, especially on the lyrical, acoustic "Komborera" with its muted trumpet. One of Mapfumo's heroes was Bob Marley, and while "Tatsvukira" isn't reggae, the horn arrangements certainly have a strong Jamaican influence. The album is another sign that Mapfumo has completely rediscovered his creativity, which seemed to ebb a little at the end of the '90s; this is one of his most completely realized and satisfying records of the early 2000s. He doesn't push his vocals too far forward in the mix, especially on the Zimbabwean tracks, letting them be a part of the whole, and surprisingly, that gives them an even greater power. "Dande"'s melody is strictly traditional and treated with respect, if filled out with bass and drums, but its lyrics are new and the performance is stunning, while the joyous closer, "Sweet Maria," rounds out the disc perfectly. Toi Toi is Mapfumo in excellent form indeed.



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Old 08-27-2020, 02:49 PM
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Glad to know another fan. Fela of course was Nigerian, but that Afro beat sound never tires. A bit of pep in today's frozen world. I have a lot of African colleagues at work and thank goodness they are. Makes me a bit biased perhaps, but I like the other choices so far as well. BBC radio 3 does an hour of World music every Saturday afternoon, so I keep my hand in. When my hearing improves and the ongoing tragedy fades I'l be knocking back the World music Cd's once more.
Thanks for sharing about the BBC 3 Saturday pm programme!

BBC 3 has a link to the previous episodes:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b09ymx3v

Looking forward to discover more about your World music CD collection
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Joël Grare - Paris • Istanbul • Shanghai

Subtile fusion of East meets West, by a very talented percussionist

Excellent recording, released in 2008

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Hi chaps, bit busy at the moment, will post me African's later today. Don't miss World Music BBC Radio 3 at 4 pm blighty time today.
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Right. So when I was younger I lived near a huge music library and I was game for anything; obscure tribes from the remotest areas, Indian classical, the wildest steppes of Asia, you name it, all long gone with the TDK C90 cassette tapes. Africa probably has the most variety and takes the crown, but let's not forget your neighbors down south as well, and, indeed, anywhere else.
So taking a brief look we have King Sunny Ade; King of Juju, a soft voiced chap, Manu Dibango, quite effervescent, Salif Keita; the best of-the Golden Voice,( double CD), and from Guinea Balla et ses Balladins; The Syliphone years. Plus a double CD of Fela Kuti. The Rough guide to World Music should give you some pointers. Celia Cruz was great as well.
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Buika - Niña De Fuego

3rd album of the talented Spanish singer, released in 2008

A blend of Flamenco, Andalusian Folk and Jazz influence

Concha Buika - Vocals
Javier Limón - Guitar
Ivan Lewis - Piano

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Right. So when I was younger I lived near a huge music library and I was game for anything; obscure tribes from the remotest areas, Indian classical, the wildest steppes of Asia, you name it, all long gone with the TDK C90 cassette tapes. Africa probably has the most variety and takes the crown, but let's not forget your neighbors down south as well, and, indeed, anywhere else.
So taking a brief look we have King Sunny Ade; King of Juju, a soft voiced chap, Manu Dibango, quite effervescent, Salif Keita; the best of-the Golden Voice,( double CD), and from Guinea Balla et ses Balladins; The Syliphone years. Plus a double CD of Fela Kuti. The Rough guide to World Music should give you some pointers. Celia Cruz was great as well.
Thanks for your suggestions! Listening now to Salif Keita - Moffou

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Daymé Arocena - Nueva Era

This talented young artist first of 4 albums released so far

Interesting fusion of Cuban/Soul/Jazz, via Tidal & Qobuz

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Listened again to this:

Mamadou Diabaté - Douga Mansa
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I've always loved West-African music.
This album is a good example of how good it can get.
Think blues (which is rooted in it), but a bit more cheerful, think raga (Indian) but a bit more 'warm' and from the heart and belly, think even minimalist but again not only cerebral.
You have to learn to listen to it, but once you allow it to enter into your system, it gives pure ecstasy, without side effects.

Good recording too.
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Ahh, dear old West Africa, fine choices chaps. I had forgotten Diabate.
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