This week, Radio Mukambo takes you to the French Caribbean to discover Disques Debs, a label that released hundreds of records, playing a pivotal role in bringing the creole music of Guadeloupe and Martinique to a wider international audience. “Cadence Révolution: Disques Debs International Vol. 2 (1973-1981)” is our cd of the week, out on Strut Records.
We also listen to The J&B Kings (Dubmatix & Bill King) paying respect to the Congo, a wildly popular dance featured in Hollywood Latin musicals in the late 1930s.
We witness the resurrection of Ibrahim Ferrer, who’s 2003 album Buenos Hermanos is remixed & remastered by producer Ry Cooder, out on World Circuit.
To finish we go to Africa with new singles by Nihiloxica (Uganda), Mzee & Rafiki (South Africa) feat. Soweto Gospel Choir & Oluhle (Zimbabwe), and legendary Malagasy guitarist Damily.
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CD of the week: Cadence Révolution: Disques Debs International Vol. 2 (1973-1981)
Tracklist:
Les Vikings de Guadeloupe – Ambiance (Guhe Huiamo)
Anelis Assumpção feat. Karina Buhr & Flavia Maia – Sonhando
Carapaus Afrobeat – Hypnose
Guadafrica Combo – Moin Ce Roi Roi
Mzee & Rafiki feat. Soweto Gospel Choir & Oluhle – Ngiyeza
Lia de Itamaracá – Lua Ciranda
Koumbit – Lagé Yo
Ibrahim Ferrer – Ven Conmigo Guajira
J&B Kings – Conga Congo (Dubmatix & Bill King Project)
Damily – Zaho va
Nihiloxica – Tewali Sukali
Caribombo feat. Menwar – Bin De Dam
Edouard Benoit – Mauve Chauffe