From the Dar Disku Bandcamp site: “The debut album from Bahraini-born, British-based musical duo Dar Disku is a celebration of their Arabic heritage and multicultural influences that melds golden age West Asian and North African sounds with a contemporary dance floor focus. Recorded between the UK, Algeria, Turkey and Tunisia, Continue Reading
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Freh Khodja – Ken Andi Habib
What a wild release this is! Our friends at Wewantsounds have released yet another unknown gem. From their Bandcamp site: “Wewantsounds is delighted to continue its Algerian music reissue program with the release of Freh Khodja’s sought-after 1975 LP, Ken Andi Habib. Recorded in Paris with Les Flammes, a group Continue Reading
SONS OF ZÖKU – Ëndlëss
For those of you who are fans of bands like Khruangbin, you will certainly enjoy Sons of Zöku, a band that hails from Australia. There are far more vocals here, but that funky, nearly Afrobeat-ish pulse underneath and the psychedelic vibe make this fine listening.
Nkwitchoua – Love Tones
First, an introduction to this YouTube channel. African Grooves has long been a favorite of mine, as the curators have introduced their audience to some fine, funky releases from the African continent. This particular release comes from Cameroon, and the funk/disco vibe from Nkwitchoua is wild.
Vaudou Game – Fintou
Vadou Game’s Fintou is a James Brown-tinged funky masterpiece, easily the most danceable work to come out of West Africa in a while. Respect to French record label Hot Casa Records for this one.
Hitomi “Penny” Tohyama – Tokyo Funk Diva
Wewantsounds Records maintains its impressive track record of high-quality reissues with its latest release. This time, they feature the music of Hitomi “Penny” Tohyama, a Japanese pop and funk singer whose style beautifully blends City Pop, funk, and catchy pop grooves, resulting in a fun listening experience. As always, the Continue Reading
Various Artists – Vampisoul: Rangarang
From the Bandcamp site of the consistently solid record label Vampisoul: “”Rangarang” is a compilation of forgotten jewels from pre-revolutionary Iran. These songs tell the stories of an artisan community that flourished during the 1960s and 1970s before vanishing into oblivion. The pop stars who stayed in Iran were summonsed Continue Reading
Al Massrieen – Modern Music
One of Egypt’s greatest bands, Al Massrieen, gets the reissue treatment from the phenomenal Habibi Funk Records! From the label’s Bandcamp site: “We’re happy to present a reissue of “Modern Music”, the last album by the iconic Egyptian band Al Massrieen, originally released in 1984. This was the final installment Continue Reading
Vaudou Game – Otodi
Vadou Game are from the African Republic of Togo, where they seem to have an absolutely wild funk scene. Singer Peter Solo has a voice that is as soulful as it is rich, and the guitars have a nice psychedelic twinge to them. A winning combo! We had the pleasure Continue Reading
Romano – Güle Güle
Batov Records continues to produce funky disco goodness from Israel. From their Bandcamp site: “Romano, synthesizer wizard unveils his debut solo album, ‘Güle Güle’, for Batov Records. A cinematic journey through groove, nostalgia, and diverse cultural soundscapes, the album showcases Romano’s rich musical heritage and cutting-edge creativity, building a unique Continue Reading