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Vol 9, 2009-04-08

This mix concludes a series of 15 Afro mixes (9 'African Mashed Potato Popcorn' mixtures and 6 '21st Century Afro' cookings) showcasing the current worldwide African music scene and a few bits from its roots. We've already praised before the incredible work of labels such as Soundway or Analog Africa, which appear here again but hey, their compilations were simply the best of last year!! That said, you might want to expect a lot of surprises in the future, since we've sent to Nigeria and Benin some of our diggers to go and fetch the real rare things. That, and new productions with Oghene Kologbo (Fela's guitarist until 1978), Amayo (lead singer from Antibalas) and Tony Allen, among others… so stay tuned!

Tracklist

1. André Arpino - African King (from 'Shake Sauvage (French Soundtracks 1968-1973)' compilation, 2000 / Crippled Dick Hot Wax) FRANCE
2. Herbie Hancock - Afro Boogie (from 'The Blow Up Extra Sessions' bootleg, 1960s / Warwick) USA
3. Del Jones' Positive Vibes - Vibe-Ing Theme (from 'Court Is Closed', album, 1972 / Hikeka) USA
4. The Hygrades - In the Jungle (Instrumental) (from 'Nigeria Rock Special' compilation, 2008 / Soundway) NIGERIA
5. The Sahara All Stars - Take your Soul(from 'Nigeria Disco Funk Special' compilation, 2008 / Soundway) NIGERIA
6. El Rego Et Ses Commandos - Se Na Min (from 'African Scream Contest: Raw And Psychedelic Afro Sounds From Benin And Togo 70's'compilation, 2008 / Analog Africa) BENIN
7. Phirpo Y Sus Caribes - Comencemos (from 'Let's Start' 7 inch, 2007 / Soundway) COLUMBIA
8. Matata - Gimme Some Lovin' (from 'Independence' album, 1974 / President) KENYA/UK
9. Victor Uwaifo - Iranm' Iran (from 'Jackpot' album, 1980 / ) NIGERIA

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Paris DJs Soundstem - African Mashed Potato Popcorn Vol.7 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) , 2009-01-04

The 'Mashed Potato' was a dance. The 'Popcorn' too. 'African Mashed Potato Popcorn' is a series of selections of all kinds of African trippy and groovy music from all over the world.

This seventh volume focuses on 2008 releases, with a rare 7 inch b-side from Bibi Tanga (France), a new track from Blank Zulu alias the Poets Of Rhythm on the fantastic Jazz and Milk label (Germany), an excerp from the new and timeless Ocote Soul Sounds album on ESL (USA), two oldies taken from two recent superb Nigeria old school compilations on Soundway (UK) and Strut (UK). You might also discover The Ottawa Bros. from Canada, before rejoicing to hear another Karl Hector and The Malcouns ethio-funk track (who'll be back with a new mix at the end of the month), and crying while listening to the incredible Beatles cover from 60s Ghanean singer Charlotte Dada.

1. Bibi Tanga et le Professeur Inlassable - En Slip Chaussettes Dub (feat. Byard Lancaster and Rongetz) (from 'En Slip Chaussettes' 7 inch, 2008 / l'inlasSable disQue) FRANCE
2. Ocote Soul Sounds and Adrian Quesada - The Grand Elixir (from 'The Alchemist Manifesto' album, 2008 / Eighteen Street Lounge) USA
3. Blank Zulu - Mellow Magic (from 'Jazz and Milk Breaks Vol.2' 12 inch, 2008 / Jazz and Milk Recordings) GERMANY
4. Dynamic Africana - Igbehin Lalayo Nta (from 'Nigeria 70: Lagos Jump' compilation, 2008 / Strut) NIGERIA
5. Tabukkah X - Finger Toe (from 'Nigeria Rock Special' compilation, 2008 / Soundway) NGERIA
6. The Ottawa Bros - Afro Slinky (from 'Duck Soup' album, 2008 / Cast-A-Blast) CANADA
7. Karl Hector + The Malcouns - Followed Path (from 'Sahara Swing' album, 2008 / Stones Throw) GERMANY
8. Charlotte Dada - Don't Let Me Down (from 'Money No Be Sand - 1960s Afro-Lypso, Pidgin Highlife, Afro-Soul, Afro-Rock' compilation, 1995 / Original Music) GHANA

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