BORN IN AFRICA by CHARLY KINGSON

SKU103484
ArtistCHARLY KINGSON
TitleBORN IN AFRICA
LabelAFRICA SEVEN
Catalog #ASVN 062
Tag
ReleaseW 16 - 2018
FormatVinyl - UKLP
 € 20,50 incl. VAT, excl. shipping

Tracks

  1. Nimele Bolo
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/b/104138_born_in_africa/2_nimele_bolo.mp3
  2. Makakane Masu
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/b/103484_born_in_africa/2_makakane_masu.mp3
  3. Manyaka
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/b/103484_born_in_africa/3_manyaka.mp3
  4. Born In Africa
    https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/b/103484_born_in_africa/4_born_in_africa.mp3
  5. Nanga 'Boko
  6. Reviens-Moi

Description

Repress from this 1978 album by cameroun artist Charly Kingson (cousin of Manu Dibango ) which he recorded in GermanyThe LP opens up with "Nimele Bolo" with its early growling analog synths, big stabby brass and afro rhythms. Add in Charlys vocals and it is easy to see why this track was a highlight of the recent African Airways 04 Funk compilation. Next it is time for smooth ballad, "Makakane Masu" and its smooth jazz overtones. Next "Manyaka" the suspenseful string section, octaving keys and percussive horns drive the wah wah guitar and Charlys brooding song. The flip side opens up with the rolling bass and swinging brass of lead track "Born In Africa". This track was a single and it's the perfect microcosm of the album elements in one track. It even manages to name check all the big afro musicians of the time. "Nanga Boko" and its big smiles all around for the good time synth-boogie funk. The LP closes with "Reviens-Moi" a pensive ballad about Charly's forlorn love. He wants her back of course.

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