Music from Buika (Spain) with Chucho Valdez (Cuba), Staff Benda Bilili (Congo), Hugh Masekela (South Africa), and Dele Sosimi (Nigeria) were among the highlights on today’s edition of African Rhythms. Two hours of eclectic sounds from the continent and beyond with Brad and Charlie. The playlist is posted and the show is now streaming at the KFAI site!
self-portrait by Buika
| Michael Kiwanuka – I’m Getting Ready album: I’m Getting Ready EP; label: Polydor |
| Fatoumata Diawara – Sowa album: Fatou; label: World Circuit |
| Buika with Chucho Valdez – El Andariego album: El Ultimo Trago; label: WEA International |
| Augustus Pablo – A Java Instrumental album: Message Music: Augustus Pablo’s Digital Productions 1986 – 1994; label: Pressure Sounds |
| Willie Wright – Right On For the Darkness album: 7″; label: Numero Group |
| Hugh Masekela – Ashiko album: The Boy’s Doin’ It; label: Casablanca |
| Joan Soriano – ¿Que Pasará Mañana? album: El Duque de la Bachata; label: Iaso Records |
| Leonardo Paniagua – La Cruz de Olvido album: The Bachata Legends; label: Iaso Records |
| Luis Segura – Mi Muchachita album: Bachata Roja — Amor y Amarque; label: Iaso Records |
| Tarika Sammy – Vohitsara album: Balance; label: Xenophile |
| Staff Benda Bilili – Sala Mosala album: Tres Tres Fort; label: Crammed Discs |
| Horace Parlan – Congalegre album: Back Down to the Tropics; label: Blue Note |
| Gregory Isaacs – Good Morning album: Out Deh!; label: African Museum |
| Tyrone Taylor – Sufferation album: Niney the Observer — Roots with Passion; label: 17 North Parade |
| Jimmy Cliff – Guns of Brixton album: Sacred Fire EP; label: Collective Sounds |
| Dele Sosimi – Turbulent Times album: Nu Afrobeat Experience; label: Shanachie |
| Charles Bradley – Heartaches and Pain album: Heartaches and Pain EP; label: Daptone Records |
| Hugh Masekela – Part of a Whole album: Home is Where the Music Is; label: Chisa |
| Lloyd McNeill Quartet – Home Rule album: Washington Suite; label: Asha/Soul Jazz |
| Monomono – Kenimania album: Give the Beggar a Chance; label: Soundway |
| Mahmoud Ahmed – Sidetegnash Negn/Samiraye album: Ere Mela Mela; label: Hannibal |
Tags: African Rhythms, Buika, Chucho Valdez, Dele Sosimi, Hugh Masekela, KFAI, Staff Benda Bilili
June 25, 2012 at 3:07 pm |
Hello,
I’m writing to let you know that soul music’s “mystery man,” the enigmatic Willie Wright, famed for his funky 1970 cover of Curtis Mayfield’s “Right on for the Darkness,” has just released a new album, his first in 35 years. His 1977 classic, “Telling the Truth” was re-issued last year by Numero Group in Chicago. The re-issue got very positive response from soul fans and new listeners; “Good Morning America” featured one of the tunes (“I’m So Happy”) from it on May 7, 2011, and the first pressing of the re-issue sold out in a matter of weeks. All of this inspired Willie to ease temporarily out of retirement, assemble a new band with some old friends in Burlington, Vermont, and create this collection.
The new album, all recent, original compositions by Mr. Wright, is called “This is Not a Dream.” It was released by Green Coil Records in Burlington, Vermont, U.S.A. on April 24, 2012. You can hear all the new tunes here: http://www.myspace.com/willie_wright and see some videos and read the complete liner notes, as well as buy the CD directly from the artist at http://www.williewrightmusic.com
He is 73 years old, living in Providence, Rhode Island, and copes with advanced Parkinson’s, but can still make arrestingly beautiful music with his characteristically thoughtful lyrics. His “smooth as warm butter” voice is still powerful, although at the same time it now reveals a more fragile and emotional side than in his early career.
Given that he is not able to gig or tour in support of the album, we are depending on reviews and word of mouth to promote it – please give a listen and let us know what you think.
Thank you
Bob Green
Green Coil Records
http://www.greencoilrecords.com