Ace new album from Awesome Tapes From Africa. Bola's intense Frafra-language vocals, along with his shredding kologo—a two-stringed lute—boosted by bass-heavy, angular keyboard melodies and dance floor-ready drums.
Gives Soul Jazz Records' own Black Caribs of Belize a run for it's money.
Garifuna music contains Afro-Indian, Hispanic, and English Creole influences....
Excellent recordings of Haitian voodoo music in all its many forms and variations. Comes with superb booklet.
Cuts from live Vodou ceremonies are juxtaposed...
Light years ahead of it's time, 70's and 80's electronic soul from a talented underworld of producers.
Although American black artists such as Sly Stone,...