The Case of the Holiday Afro-Pop
12:00pm, 12-24-2017
<< Tropicology
'Tis the (day of the) night before Christmas. I'm wrapping up my holiday themed programming this year with a special batch of Afro-pop tracks that fit my ear for seasonal music. Everything today is on the mellow side of the sleigh tracks... sweet, tender, and joyful music for our holiday celebration.
Music today from many countries: Nigeria, Ghana, The Congo, Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Cameroon.
Wishing very happy holidays to you from the XRAY family!
- 12:03pm Iyawo, Maa Pa Mi by J.O. Araba & His Rhythm Blues on Nigeria Freedom Sounds (Soul Jazz Records)
- 12:06pm Kumambele by Adou-Elenga on Anthologie Zairoise Vol. 1 (private press)
- 12:09pm Kam Soda by Eyenga Moseka on Anthologie Zairoise Vol. 1 (private press)
- 12:13pm Kenga Mwa Ngandu by Bukasa on Anthologie Zairoise Vol. 1 (private press)
- 12:17pm Timing Hole by Franco & OK Jazz on OK Jazz (Planet Ilunga)
- 12:22pm O Bo Mi Ebe Mi by Tex Dandies Dance Band on Nigeria Freedom Sounds (Soul Jazz Records)
- 12:25pm Sawale by Cardinal Rex Lawson on single (Philips)
- 12:28pm Biko Rapum Paulina by E.C. Arinze & The Empire Rhythm on Highlife on the Move (Soundway Records)
- 12:31pm Tamuno Bo Ibro Ma by Cardinal Rex Lawson on single (Philips)
- 12:34pm Joromi by Sir Victor Uwaifo on Lagos All Routes (Honest Jon's Records)
- 12:37pm Onye Oma Rosa by Ishie Brothers on Nigeria Freedom Sounds (Soul Jazz Records)
- 12:41pm Allah Ma Diana by Le Zagazougou on Africa Never Stand Still (Ellipsis Arts)
- 12:45pm Nabala Mulaba by Feruzi on Anthologie Zairoise Vol. 1 ((private press))
- 12:48pm Bana Diamant by Feruzi on Anthologie Zairoise Vol. 1 ((private press))
- 12:52pm Chukwu Fulu M N'anya by E.C. Arinze on Nigeria Freedom Sounds (Soul Jazz Records)
- 12:55pm Osu a Mesu by Akwaboa's Band on Akom Ko (Decca)
- 12:58pm Zaire Ya Biso by Bukasa on Anthologie Zairoise Vol. 1 (private press)
- 1:03pm Langwea Mba by Francis Bebey on Super Bebey (Ozileka Records)
- 1:06pm Bi O N Fo by I.K. Dairo and his Blue Spots on Nigeria Freedom Sounds (Soul Jazz Records)
- 1:10pm Cut Your Coat According to Your Size by Apolos Empire Rhythm Orchestra on Nigeria Freedom Sounds (Soul Jazz Records)
- 1:13pm Una Noche Negro by Max Clery-Nezy et Orchestre Negro Band on single (African)
- 1:16pm Yok N'Koni by Pierre Tchana & l'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo on Pierre Tchana (Disques Tropiques)
- 1:20pm Omo Alara by I.K. Dairo & His Blue Spots on Nigeria Freedom Sounds (Soul Jazz Records)
- 1:24pm Ire by The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination on Nigeria 70 (Strut Records)
- 1:29pm Ise Aje Male - Egbe Kegbe - Emi Koni Koja Ayemi by Shina Williams & His African Percussion on Lagos Chop Up (Honest Jon's Records)
- 1:34pm Afe Ato Yen Bio by De Frank Professionals on Afro-Beat Airways (Analog Africa)
- 1:37pm Ama Mere Ewa by Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes on Nigeria 70 (Strut Records)
- 1:41pm Sawura Wako by Stella Chiweshe & The Earthquake on Africa Never Stand Still (Ellipsis Arts)
- 1:44pm Wed Today Divorce Tomorrow by Gabriel Omolo & His Apollo Komesha on Africa Never Stand Still (Ellipsis Arts)
- 1:48pm The Tragedy Story of Two Friends by Oliver de Coque & His Expo '76 on Lagos Chop Up (Honest Jon's Records)
- 1:54pm Infidelite Mado by Franco & OK Jazz on L'Afrique Danse (African)