Description
Label: Bongo Joe
Cat No: BJR040
Format: 2 x 12" Vinyl LP Compilation
Tracklist:
A1. Africa Negra – Mino Bô Bé Quacueda
A2. Africa Negra – Zimbabwe
A3. Sangazuza – Sun Malé
A4. Os Úntuès – Chi Bô Sá Migu Di Védê
B1. Sum Alvarinho – M'konvètá Dédo
B2. Conjunto Equador – Madô
B3. Tiny Das Neves – Cladênço Padê Cluço
B4. Conjunto Mindelo – Taji Océdo
C1. Africa Negra – Aninha
C2. Pedro Lima – Nga Ba Compensadora
C3. Sangazuza – Cortição
C4. Os Úntuès – Piquina Piquina
D1. Conjunto Equador – Meu Di Plôcô
D2. Sum Alvarinho – Tólá Muandgi
D3. Pedro Lima – Esatela Licu
D4. Agrupamento Da Ilha – Bô Gossa So Txi
Bongo Joe focus on the golden age of these island’s sounds. 16 tracks selected for the dancefloors.
The two Portuguese-speaking African islands of Sao Tomé and Principe, located in the Gulf of Guinea, created a unique music called Puxa - a refined mixture of various musical components from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. A blend of Semba, Merengue, Kompas, Soukouss, Coladeira patterns, often pushing forward with a voodoo-like energy, heavy bass lines, delicate melodies and backing harmonies of the rich Sao Tomean melodic traditions. Sunny, tropical vibes throughout.
Always great stuff from Bongo Joe. Recommended!
