Sam Manguana - Limbisa Ngai (Ed. Mbonda EMB 28)

Another wonderful single from Johnny Bokelo's Orch. Conga International w/ great sax solos (starting at about 3:50 on side 1.

Enjoy!

Orchestre Super Tembessa de Matoumbou (African 91.100)

It took me nearly six month to bring you another African single.

This is Super Tembessa from 1974/pre-EMI-era (see Moos share with a 1977 LP from 2010 here).

So please enjoy!

Bokelo Isenge - Nasuana Mpoya Mobali (editions mbonda EMB 12)

Johnny Bokelo is a favorite on this blog.

Here we have an example from his Nairobi based label where he released more than 20 7" singles during 1976 and 1977.

Enjoy!

Orchestre Sentima (Ed. NTIMBO ET 008)

Here comes another single from Nguashi's label in Kenya back in 1977.

Enjoy!

T.P. O.K. Jazz - Fariya

This is a lesser known single from Franco's orchestra written by Kiambukuta Londa and released in 1977. The song is also on Franco's LP African 360.105 which was shared by Moos in 2009. Let's hope that he will find the right solution for his blog problems.

Meanwhile enjoy this! New link after WS' comment.

Orchestre Celi Bitshu - Helicoptere (African 91611)

It's not the first time that we have Celi Bitshu here. "Helicoptere" was released in 1977.

More on Bitshu here at Jama Rico.
The African label discography as work in progress.

Enjoy! (link in the comments)

L'Afrique Danse avec Mpongo Love (African 360.102)

Mpongo Love was one of the early successful female voices in Zaire's popular music. Born in 1956 she died already in 1990 suffering on cerebral miningitis. (More here at Tambour d'Afrique). Handicaped since her childhood she must have been a strong woman.

Here is her LP from 1977. Enjoy!

Orchestre Kamale - Olela (African 91.537)

Orchestre Kamale was formed in 1975 by singer Nyboma, who left Lipua Lipua after two years, and existed in it's initial form until 1977. This single is one of their late products in their original line-up. I wish you a good springtime - and peace wherever you read these lines. Enjoy!

Over at Global Groove you can find an LP from this period.



This is the crater of Karisimbi.

Mayaula Mayoni - Ye Mon Amour (7")

Mayaula passed away last year in May. I want to start my year with a single from 1977 (?). And I hope that you will enjoy!