Mark Turner (mturner@netcom.com)
Sat, 26 Dec 1998 22:21:55 -0800 (PST)
>
> You wrote: "Like I ust gave this african funk compliation to a friend of
> mine, a
> two LP set with some sick early 70's afro-groovy joint. The usual
> suspects like Fela and Manu Dibango are put alongside more obscure
> offerings like Wali and his Afro-Caravan and others. Its called
> (surprise) "African Funk" and its from the UK (i.e. expensivo) but
> methinks well worth it considering what Fela rekkids go for nowadaze,
> if you can find 'em. "
>
> Yes - the label info and such on this would be appreciated as I wanna grab
> this ...
The album's called simply AFRICA FUNK and it's out on Harmless (UK).
Track listing:
Fela Kuti & Africa '70 - Expensive Shit
Oneness of Juju - African Rhythms
Mombasa - African Hustle
Peter King - Ajo
Manu Dibango - African Battle
Mulatu of Ethiopia - Kasalefkut-Hulu
Tony Allen - Road Close (Dance Dub)
Matata - Talkin' Talkin'
Lafayette Afro Rock Band - Malik
Vecchio - Megaton
Manu Dibango - Weya
Wali & the Afro Caravan - Hail the King
Ice - Racubah
This has been available through Dusty Groove, though I don't know if
it's currently in stock.
-- Mark Turner | "Jazzadelica" with Rocky Rococo on KFJC mturner@netcom.com | Sundays 10pm-2am, 89.7 FM, Los Altos Hills, CA
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