We had some of their albums already but this one is quite different. The tracks are all melted together like we see on many lp’s from Nigerian and Ghanaian bands. Their lp ’10 Ans d’Animation’ has the same kind of … Continue reading
We had several of their lp’s before. Pierre Moutouari, and his brother Kosmos were part of this great band through the seventies. This is Orchestre Sinza, the mordant sound of their electric guitars is brought to expression in this wonderful … Continue reading
Every song was written by another member of the group. Next to the brothers Pierre and Kosmos Moutouari, this band had some excelent writers. Fidèle Samba, Jean-Pierre Mapounga, Daniel Fouilou, Jaques Kimbembé, Alphonse Bahouka, Luc Kounkou, Anatole Bokasso, Gabriel Dianzolo … Continue reading
If I understood this right, this LP should be from 1972. The group started in 1964 and this release must be from after their 8th anniversary. It is truly wonderful and in good condition. Track 1,2 and 3 go together, … Continue reading
Today’s album is a true jewel. Most LP’s from Congo’s 70’s contain several songs per side, this one too but they’re melted together like a big medley. A-side 10 tracks and B-side 11. I am specially fond of the rhythm … Continue reading
Ik heb in het verleden diverse platen gepost met Kosmos Moutouari en Pierre Moutouari. Vandaag hebben we dit mooie album met broer Michel. Ik zal de broers Moutouari deze dagen eens wat aandacht geven. De muziek verdient het weer eens … Continue reading
We are slowly getting closer to the present, sampler no. 46 brings us as far as june 2012. Enjoy the samples and find the albums using our search-bar.. tracks; 1 City Boys Band – Abrabo ye ntoboase 2 Cercul Jazz … Continue reading
Global Samplers are made to help you orientate and navigate through our older files. This one points back to the period before mid februari 2012. It contains strictly African tracks, hope you like.. tracks; 1 Ambassadeur International – Seydou bathily … Continue reading
Next in line is sampler number 44, we’re still only covering albums posted back in 2011. Slowly getting closer to the present, enjoy this little selection.. tracks; 1 Jair Rodrigues – O carioca 2 Kawere Boys Band – Omolo mzee … Continue reading
One of the things I’m always struggling with is how to tell you about the quality of an album. We tend to use the same superlatives all the time, great, fine, swell, superb, awesome, words that loose their true meaning … Continue reading
Hello Groovers around the Globe, at the 6th of May we celebrate our 5th anniversary already. Time sure flies. Unfortunately we are not yet in the opportunity to launch the new and independent GG, other work ( the one that … Continue reading
Some 45’s for a change, I found a bunch on the fair. Made you a folder with seven 7″ singles and their frontcovers. This one contains 7 Congolese singles and their b-sides. I also have some Kenyan 45’s waiting for … Continue reading
An absolut magnificent find is this rare collector. It contains a fine example of a Pierre Moutouari song from the seventies. Track no.6 was from his hand. The album is filled with songs that make my heart beat faster, make … Continue reading
We heard him with Orchestre Sossa and with Orchestre Sinza Kotoko. Pierre Moutouari and his brothers Michel and Kosmos participated in quite some bands. It appears he had been away for a while, well that’s history now. This is ‘Le … Continue reading