Orchestre Mamumay (African 90.972)

Have you heard of Orchestre Mamumay? When I found this record I had to search for information. And couldn't find anything on the web.

O.k., the record itself already helps with important data: side 1 is composed by Mansiamina Mfoko what is Mansiamina Bopol and side 2 by Wuta May or Wuta Mayi.

Both artist were presented here earlier. On Vibes d'Afrique we have a wonderful biography of the two artists, both born in then Leopoldville in 1949, who started together in 1968 in Orchestre Bambula. And they remained close each other until the 21st century.

The above mentioned article says that the two went with Franco and O.K. Jazz since 1974. So this record from 1975 must have bene made in these early O.K. Jazz days.

Have a listen to these great musicians.

Enjoy!

Bholen - Mobali Atulaka Te (Fiesta 51.029)

We have another two sides by Bholen and l'Orchestre Negro Succès.

Hope you will enjoy! I hope that the speed this time is +/- correct.

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.

Bholen & Orch. Negro Succès: Ya Mbala Sima/Kadioka (African 90.129)

Let's continue with the African singles series and more by Negro Succès. This one'e 45 years old, from 1967, with two beautiful Rumbas. Enjoy!

Wuta-May - Olé La Vie (Eddy'Son)

Back here - can't stop even after that new crash at Global Groove.

Wuta Mayi was a member of TP OK Jazz and recently part of Kékélé. This is an Eddy'Son production from the 1980s.
Enjoy!

Orchestre Negro Succès - Les Merveilles du Passé (African 360.013)

Negro Succès was the band of Bholen and Bavon Marie-Marie. According to Alastair Johnson's research (here) all tracks on this LP were written by Bholen.

I've seen that this one was shared by Moos more than two years ago. The link is still dead. So here is another chance to hear this wonderful music. Enjoy my copy which sounds a bit different from Moos'. (Link in the comments section)

I'll be off for some summer-family-weeks. So please don't expect posts until mid-August.

Orchestre Conga - Conga 13 & 15 (African 91.046, 91.101)

Summer is here, weekend is here. And Bokelo is here with two singles from 1975; Conga 13 is labeled with two tracks (credited to different people: Makaya and Kalanzaya), but has in fact one song with two parts. By the way, these days Makaya and Kalanzaya seem to play with a group called Congobina by Mose Fanfan (here)

Conga 15 is one song credited to Bokelo himself. Side A is in fact side two. (I have not brought the two tracks into correct order). What we hear is a wild sax, wild guitars; a great single anyway.

Discography for Johnny Bokelo here (contributions are welcome!)

Enjoy!