Chico Mann - Analog Drift
(CD) no label or release date yet (this is not the final artwork either)

Tracklisting :
01. All that is Rising
02. Anima
03. Electric Búgaluu
04. Go to that Place
05. Harmonia
06. Hay Que Correr
07. Ilusión de Ti
08. Mentirosos
09. Métele Manoo
10. This Love
11. Ya Yo Sé

Links :
myspace.com/chicomann

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Volume One "The Vodoun Effect" 1973-1975
Funk & Sato from Benin's Obscure Labels
(CD/2xLP) Analog Africa No.4 AACD064/AALP064, 2008-10-27 (UK)

Tracklisting :
no info yet

Links :
analogafrica.blogspot.com
myspace.com/analogafrica
matsuli.blogspot.com

Azymuth - Butterfly
(CD) Far Out Recordings FARO134, 2008-10-20

Tracklisting :
01. Butterfly
02. Os Cara La
03. Meu Dolce Amigo
04. Caititu
05. Avenida Rio Branco
06. New Morning
07. Triagem
08. Hole In One
09. Morning
10. Next Summer

Links :
azymuth.net
myspace.com/azymuth
faroutrecordings.com
myspace.com/faroutrecordings

The Souljazz Orchestra - Manifesto
(CD/LP) Do Right! Music DR035, 2008-10-07 (Canada/Online), 2008-11 (Europe)

Yes, the rumours are true: the Souljazz Orchestra is releasing a new album, entitled Manifesto, on September 23rd 2008, once again through Do Right! Music. This one blends the heavy afro-sounds of Freedom No Go Die with a good dose of tropical highlife, dirty funk, and big band jazz. A 7" vinyl single, featuring two of the tracks on the album, will be coming out ahead of time, in July: look out for that.
Our summer tour is just about finalized: we'll be hitting England, Scotland, Austria, Hungary and Denmark for the first time, returning to France once again, and of course doing a few shows in Canada as well. Highlights: playing Bayonne with Erik Truffaz, performing Joe Zawinul's Birdland in Vienna, hitting the Cargo in London, playing the Big Chill in Hereford with fellow Canadian Leonard Cohen, sharing the Fiest'A Sète stage with the likes of Charles Walker, Gwen McCrae, Kid Creole, and Éthiopique legend Mahmoud Ahmed.
(Source : souljazzorchestra.com)

Tracklisting :
01. Parasite 5:15
02. Kapital 9:40
03. People, People 4:22
04. State Terrorism 4:14
05. Interested Benevolence 5:47
06. Grasshopper & Toad 6:25
07. Amen 7:38

Links :
souljazzorchestra.com
myspace.com/souljazzorchestra
dorightmusic.com
myspace.com/mydorightmusic

Various - We Love Afrobeat!
(CD) Comet, 2008-10-06

"I'm on several afrobeat projects these days, after a wicked UK tour with my Smith brothers, I'm proud to announce the release of a compilation on Comet Records, WE LOVE AFROBEAT! I have been selecting the tracklisting with Eric Trosset, a blend of afronewbeats!!! The new generation of afrobeat bands: We Love Afrobeat, due to release on Oct 6th 2008 on Comet Records"
(Source : Martin Smith's MySpace page)

Tracklisting :
01. The Souljazz Orchestra - Mista President
02. Nomo - Better Than That
03. Ramses Revolution - In Control
04. Cafe-Creme & les Freres Smith - La Marche Des Smith
05. Saravah Soul - Arroz Con Feijao
06. Ocote Soul Sounds & Adrian Quesada - La Reja
07. Tincan - Leave The Keys
08. Oghene Kologbo & Afrobeat Academy - Open Your Eye
09. The Afrorockerz feat. Ruth Tafebe - Corrupt
10. Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble - Pelotera
11. Kutiman - Losing It
12. Kaleta & Zozo Afrobeat - Bab Nla Iya
13. Minimoogli - A Funk For Fela (Afro Jam)

Links :
myspace.com/elvismartinez

Lightning Head - 13 Faces Of Lightning Head
(CD) Lion Head Recordings LHCD010, 2008-09-30

Info :
The new album "13 Faces of Lightning Head" is finally finished and will be out in the summer of 2008 with guest vocals from EARL ZINGER (Gilles P and Kruder & Dorfmeister's live MC) , CANDICE CANNABIS (NYC rapper from Bigmama Industries), BLANQUITO MAN (Up, Bustle & Out/King Chango). and LARIMAN (Calibre, Analogue Mindfield, Firehouse Skank).

Tracklisting :
01. The N.P.G.
02. Afro Spot
03. Ilu Bage ( Sick State)
04. Bokoor Sound Special
05. Abyssinia Ring
06. Power Of The Great
07. Sousaphunk
08. Area Boy
09. Invisible Twin feat. Earl Zinger
10. Hi Life Music
11. Preguntas Porque
12. Shark Fin Soup feat. Earl Zinger
13. Rascal Republic

Links :
biggabush.co.uk
myspace.com/biggamusic
myspace.com/lionheadrecordings
biggabush.blogspot.com
lionhead.ithinkmusic.com
cdbaby.com/cd/biggabush
cdbaby.com/cd/lightninghead
Biggabush Radio with Glyn Bigga Bush: Show #1

The Souljazz Orchestra - Parasite
(7") Do Right! Music DR4506, 2008-09-22

Tracklisting :
A1. Parasite
B1. State Terrorism

Links :
souljazzorchestra.com
myspace.com/souljazzorchestra
dorightmusic.com
myspace.com/mydorightmusic

7 Samurai - El Mundo Nuevo
(CD/2xLP) Poets Club, 2008-09-15

Tracklisting :
01. Jorge Ben - Sou Da Pesada (7 Samurai Afroraduno Remix)
02. Alessao Vilhoso - Sol De Verao (7 Samurai Remix)
03. Janko Nilovic - Atchicka Boom (7 Samurai Remix)
04. Otoot De Rojas - Choca las Caderas (7 Samurai 'CiucciOtto' Re-Edit)
05. Luca D. Ammonio - Oh, Caro! (7 Samurai Afro Disco Remix)
06. Idea 6 - It Ain't Necessary So (7 Samurai Remix)
07. Mo' Horizons - Kikiriboom (7 Samurai Latin Funk Mix)
08. Andrea Pozza Trio - You Can't Get What You Want (7 Samurai Remix)
09. The Dining Rooms - No Problem (7 Samurai Remix)
10. 7 Samurai - Bluesanova (Tribute To Alfred Pawlin) feat. Stefania (Full Vocal Mix)
11. 7 Samurai - Favela Gyal feat. MC Coppa (Original Mix)
12. 7 Samurai - Jah Music feat. Blue Eyez (Original Mix)
13. Zilverzurf vs. 7 Samurai feat. Desmond Foster - The Moment Is Gone (7 Samurai Disco Reggae Mix)
14. 7 Samurai - Feel The Same feat. Desmond Foster (Original Mix)

Links :
myspace.com/7samuraimusic
samurai.fm/transeuropaexpress
Free T-Shirt with the album on hhv.de

The Spam Allstars - Introducing Spam Allstars
(CD) World Music Network/Introducing, INTRO110, 2008-08-26

Info :
Spam Allstars are Miami's hardest-working Latin band. Spam music, grounded in Latin funk, mixes horns, improvisational electronic elements and turntables with hip-hop and dub, adding touches of Pythonesque humour. Compiled by DJ Bongohead for your dancing pleasure.

Tracklisting :
01. Campanario 64 (6:32)
02. Gallo Pinto (7:48)
03. Ochimini (8:54)
04. Charanga E-350 (6:38)
05. El Aguafiesta (6:09)
06. Afrika (6:32)
07. Fiesta De Los Feos (5:57)
08. The Robots' Attack (8:33)
09. La Mareada (5:55)
10. Descarga Gusano (5:52)
11. Una Buena Limpieza (4:33)

Links :
spamallstars.com
myspace.com/spamallstars
djlespam.podomatic.com
Spam Allstars EPK

Various - Congo 70 - Rumba Rock (African Pearls series)
(2xCD) Syllart/Discograph 6139342, 2008-08-18

Tracklisting CD1 :
01. Franco et OK Jazz - Boma l'heure
02. Papa Wemba et Viva la Musica - Zonga Zonga
03. Dr Nico - Tu m'as déçu Chouchou
04. Johnny Bokelo et Conga Success - Tambola Na Mokili
05. Grands maquisards - Maria Mboka
06. Trio Madjesi Sosoliso - Sex Madjesi
07. Lipua Lipua - Kamale
08. Zaiko Langa Langa - Fievre Mondo
09. Franco et OK Jazz - Kamikaze
10. Mando Negro Kwala Kwa - Masamba JM
11. Bombenga et Vox Africa - Simone

Tracklisting CD2 :
01. Empire Bakuba - Nazoki
02. Tabu Ley Rochereau - Maze
03. Bantous de la capitale - Makambo Mibale
04. Bella Bella - Lipua Lipua
05. Franklin Boukaka et Manu Dibango - Le Bûcheron
06. Dewayon et Co-Bantou - Camarade ya Kinshasa
07. Verckys - Nakomitunaka
08. Grands Maquisards - Toko Senga Na Nzambe
09. Elegance Jazz - Ngalula Marthe
10. Franco et Ok Jazz - Azda
11. Bavon Marie Marie & Négros Succès - Libangana Libumu
12. Sakade Band - Beya Moke

Note : this compilation follows "Congo 60 - Rumba On The River" (60s congolese music) - also on Syllart

Links :
geocities.com/fbessem
rfi.fr

Sidestepper - The Buena Vibra Sound System
(CD) Palm Pictures, 2008-08-05

Tracklisting :
01. Sidestepper (Original Mix) 1:36
02. Mas Papaya (Lightning Head Remix - previoulsy unreleased) 5:27
03. Que Sera (previously unreleased 5:28
04. Me Voy Andando (Remix of "Andando" - previoulsy unreleased) 1:56
05. Deja Soft (Richard Blair Remix - previoulsy unreleased) 4:32
06. San Juan (previously unreleased) 5:04
07. La Bara Ratin (Richard Blair Remix of "La Bara" - previoulsy unreleased) 6:06
08. Me Voy Tripeando (previously unreleased) 3:12
09. Chimical (Original Mix) 0:56
10. Hoy Tenemos (Boyz from Brasil Remix - previoulsy unreleased) 4:56
11. La Paloma (previously unreleased / 12" Mix - previoulsy unreleased) 6:27

Links :
sidestepper.net
myspace.com/sidestepper
Download "Paloma" MP3

Bronx River Parkway - San Sebastian 152
(CD/LP) Truth & Soul TS609, 2008-07-29

Tracklisting :
01.El Resbalon
02.Agua Con Sal
03.La Valla
04.Nora Se Va
05.Donde
06.San Sebastian 152
07.Me Toca
08.Para Los Rumberos
09.Mi Corazon
10.Song For Ray

Links :
myspace.com/bronxriverpkwy
truthandsoulrecords.com
galacticfractures.com/?p=14

Sir Victor Uwaifo Guitar-boy Superstar 1970-76
(CD/2xLP) Soundway Records SNDWCD/LP0120, 2008-07-21

Tracklisting 2xLP :
A1. KiriKisi (Ekassa 24) 3.53
A2. Igboroho (Ekassa 5) 2.58
A3. Idogo (Ekassa 42) 7.15
A4. Agho 3.34
B1. Obodo Eyo (Ekassa 12) 3.23
B2. Mother Witch - Shu'Husu'hu 3.30
B3. Talking Instruments (Ekassa 8) 3.09
B4. Edenederio (Ekassa 40) 5.17
B5. Akuyan (Ekassa 46) 3.11
C1. Dododo (Ekassa Number 1) 5.20
C2. Do Lelezi (Ekassa 22) 5.56
C3. Atete (Ekassa 38) 3.56
C4. Happy Day From Me To You 2.48
D1. Ebibi (Ekassa 28) 5.10
D2. Egbe Natete 3.36
D3. Iye Iye Oh 3.05
D4. Madaka 3.18
D5. West African Safari. 2.58

Tracklisting CD :
01. KiriKisi (Ekassa 24)
02. Igboroho (Ekassa 5)
03. Idogo (Ekassa 42)
04. Egbe Natete
05. Edenederio (Ekassa 40)
06. Obodo Eyo (Ekassa 12)
07. Talking Instruments (Ekassa 8)
08. Agho
09. Iye Iye Oh
10. Mother Witch - Shu'Husu'hu
11. Atete (Ekassa 38)
12. Ebibi (Ekassa 28)
13. Osalobua Rekpama
14. Do Lelezi (Ekassa 22)
15. Akuyan (Ekassa 46)
16. dododo (Ekassa Number 1)
17. Madaka
18. Happy Day From Me To You
19. West African Safari.

Links :
soundwayrecords.com

Bibi Tanga et le Professeur Inlassable - En Slip Chaussettes
(7") l'inlasSable disQue INL004, 2008-07-14

Tracklisting :
A1. En Slip Chaussettes (feat. Sandra N'Kake) | Extrait MP3 (rushhour.nl)
B1. En Slip Chaussettes (feat. Byard Lancaster & Rongetz - dub)

Links :
linlassable.com
myspace.com/bibitanga
leprofesseur-inlassable.com
myspace.com/leprofesseurinlassable

Anthony Joseph & The Spasm Band - La Diablesse EP
(12"/MP3) Heavenly Sweetness HS009/HS009VL, 2008-07-11

The first single from the forthcoming album 'Bird Head Son', including "Vero" (feat. Keziah Jones on guitar and backing vocals), "Robberman" and "Poverty is Hell", a cover of a Trini soca classic by The Mighty Shadow, exclusive to this release and done in the inimitable Spasm way.

Tracklisting :
01. Vero feat. Keziah Jones
02. Robberman feat. Joe Bowie
03. Poverty Is Hell

Links :
anthonyjoseph.co.uk
myspace.com/adjoseph
myspace.com/heavenlyssweetness
A new Heavenly Sweetness Podcast to celebrate the release of the EP is on heavenlysweetness.viabloga.com
Discover the new video of Anthony Joseph live @ SINES on fr.youtube.com

Chicha Libre - iSonido Amazonico!
(CD) Barbes Records BR0017, 2008-07-07

Tracklisting :
01. Sonido Amazonico
02. Primavera En La Selva
03. Mi Plato De Barro
04. Tres Pasajeros
05. The Hungry Song
06. El Borrachito
07. Pavane
08. Six Pieds Sous Terre
09. Un Shipibo En Espana
10. Indian Summer
11. La Cumbia Del Zapatero
12. Popcorn Andino
13. Yo No Fui
14. Gnosienne No. 1

Links :
myspace.com/chichalibre
barbesrecords.com/chicha.html
myspace.com/barbesrecords
Watch Indian Summer on YouTube

Lightning Head - Afrobeat EP
(12") Lion Head Recordings LH12001, 2008-06-23

Tracklisting :
A1. The N.P.G.
A2. Bokoor Sound Special
B1. Afro Spot
B2. Ilu Baje (Sick State)

Links :
biggabush.co.uk
myspace.com/biggamusic
myspace.com/lionheadrecordings

Press Release :
Lion Head Recordings is the new label from veteran electronic dub producer Glyn "Bigga" Bush. Best known for his work with Rockers Hi Fi during the 1990s and since the turn of the century his solo albums for Sonar Kollektiv ("STUDIO DON" by Lightning Head) and Stereo Deluxe ("BIGGABUSH FREE", "SOUND SENSATION"), Lion Head is to be the future carrier of all sounds released from Bigga's studio, including limited edition funk, afro and dub vinyl releases. This 12" single showcases the exuberant sound of 70s West Africa - Afrobeat done L Head stylee!

Grupo Fantasma - Sonidos Gold
(CD) Aire Sol Records, 2008-06-17

Tracklisting :
01. El Sabio Soy Yo
02. Levantate
03. Arroz con Frijoles
04. Bacalao Con Pan
05. Rumba y Guaguanco (feat. Larry Harlow & Greg Boyer)
06. Rebotar
07. Cumbia De Los Pajaritos
08. Gimme Some (feat. Maceo Parker)
09. El Desconocido
10. Se Te Mira
11. Soltero
12. Perso Fra i Mesquites
Online Bonus Track - El Desconocido (Sonidero Nacional Remix)

Links :
grupofantasma.com
myspace.com/fantasmatics
myspace.com/airesolrecords

Various - Soul Messages From Dimona
(CD/2xLP) Numero Group NUMERO021CD/LP, 2008-05-29

Info :
A new addition to the NUMERO catalog with 7 previously unissued tracks, in addition to 13 other related tracks from the rare vintage soul labels SOLID SOUL, SUN CUT, REEDSVILLE, LLOYD, and CONCHO labels, as well as four LP-only bonus cuts.

Tracklisting :
01. Soul Messengers & The Spirit Of Israel - Burn Devil Burn
02. Soul Messengers - Our Lord & Savior
03. Tonistics - Holding On
04. The Spirit Of Israel & Soul Messengers - Daniel
05. Sons Of The Kingdom - Hey There
06. Soul Messengers - Go To Proclaim
07. Soul Messengers - Equilibrium
08. Soul Messengers - Prince Of Zeal
09. Sons Of The Kingdom - Modernization
10. Soul Messengers - Heaven Of Heavens
11. Soul Messengers - Victory
12. Tonistics - Dimona (Spiritual Capital Of The World)
13. Soul Messengers - Junky Baby
14. The Spirit Of Israel & Soul Messengers
15. Soul Messengers - Messiah
16. Soul Messengers - Savior In The East

Links :
numerogroup.com

Various - Nigeria Disco Funk Special - The Sound Of The Underground Lagos Dancefloor 1974-79
(CD/2xLP) Soundway Records SNDWCD/LP010, 2008-05-26

Tracklisting 2xLP :
A1. The Sahara All Stars - Take Your Soul 7:07
A2. Bongos Ikwue & The Groovies - You've Gotta Help Yourself 4:10
B1. T-Fire - Will of the People 5:48
B2. S-Job Movement - Love Affair 6:45
C1. Johnny Haastrup - Greetings 6:12
C2. Asiko Rock Group - Lagos City 3:57
C3. Dr. Adolf Aonotu - Ijere 3:59
D1. Jay-U Experience - Some More 7:08
D2. Voices of Darkness - Mota Ginya 6:59

Tracklisting CD :
01. The Sahara All Stars - Take Your Soul 7:07
02. T-Fire - Will of the People 5:48
03. Asiko Rock Group - Lagos City 3:57
04. Johnny Haastrup - Greetings 6:12
05. Bongos Ikwue & The Groovies - You've Gotta Help Yourself 4:10
06. Jay-U Experience - Some More 7:08
07. Voices of Darkness - Mota Ginya 6:59
08. Dr. Adolf Aonotu - Ijere 3:59
09. S-Job Movement - Love Affair 6:45

Links :
soundwayrecords.com
nigeriaspecial.info

Various - Nigeria 70 : Lagos Jump
(CD) Strut STRUT035CD, 2008-05-13

Tracklisting :
01. Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars - Yabis
02. Ify Jerry Crusade - Everybody Likes Something Good
03. Bola Johnson & His Easy Life Top Beats - Ezuku Buzo
04. Ashanti Afrika Jah - Onyame
05. Olufemi Ajasa & His New Nigerian Brothers - Aiye Le
06. Peacocks Guitar Band - Eddie Quansa
07. Peter King - African Dialects
08. Dynamic Africana - Igbehin Lalayo Nta
09. Chief Checker - Ire Africa
10. Tony Tete Harbor & The Star Heaters of Nigeria - Tete Muo Bu Muo
11. The Faces - Tug Of War
12. Eric (Showboy) Akaeze & His Royal Ericos - Wetin De Watch Goat, Goat Dey Watcham
13. The Immortals - Hot Tears
14. Rex Williams - You Are My Heart
15. Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestros - Dododo
16. Eddie Okwedy - Happy Survival

Links :
strut-records.com

Fela Ransome-Kuti - Lagos Baby, 1963-1969
(2xCD/3xLP) Vampisoul/Differ-ant, 2008-05-05

TRACKLISTING CD 1 :
01. Signature Tune
02. Highlife Time
03. Lagos Baby
04. Omuti
05. Olulufe
06. Araba's Delight
07. Wa Dele
08. Lai Se
09. Mi O Mo
10. Obinrin Le
11. Omo Ejo
12. Bonfu
13. Fere
14. Onifere No 2
15. Oyejo
16. Oluruka
17. Awo
18. Yese
19. Egbin
20. Orise
21. Eke

Tracklisting CD 2 :
01. Great Kids
02. Amaechi's Blues
03. VC7
04. I Know Your Feeling
05. Onidodo
06. Alagbara
07. Ajo
08. Abiara
09. Se E Tun De
10. Waka Waka
11. My Baby Don Love Me
12. Home Cooking
13. Everyday I Got My Blues
14. Moti Gbrokan
15. Waka Waka
16. Ako
17. Ororuka
18. Lai Se

"This brilliant compilation gathers the complete vinyl recordings of Fela 1963-1968 and is a must-have!
Thanks to Djouls, a complete Fela Kuti discography is available with all the details concerning the original pressings..." (from getupandthink.com)

Links :
vampisoul.com
myspace.com/vampisoul

Various - Lagos Shake: A Tony Allen Chop Up
(CD/2xLP) Honest Jon's HJRCD34/HJRLP34, 2008-05-05

Tracklisting CD :
01. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Sankofa 5:18
02. Carl Craig - Kilode Remix 8:26
03. Bonde Do Role - Awa Na Re Remix 3:15
04. Mark Ernestus - Marks Disco Dub 6:27
05. Wareika Hill Sounds - Reggae Land Dub 5:20
06. Newham Generals - Tetsuya's Theme 3:15
07. Son Palanque De Columbia - Samba 5:44
08. Diplo - Fuji Ouija 4:06
09. Salad Ragab - Ole (Cairo Version) 5:43
10. Moritz Von Oswald - Ole Remix 10:28

Tracklisting 2xLP :
A1. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Sankofa
A2. Carl Craig - Kilode Remix
A3. Bonde Do Role - Awa Na Re Remix
B1. Mark Ernestus - Marks Disco Dub
B2. Wareika Hill Sounds - Reggae Land Dub
B3. Newham Generals - Tetsuya's Theme
B4. Son Palanque De Columbia - Samba
C1. Diplo - Fuji Ouija
C2. Terrence Parker - One Tree Tp S Spirit Of Unity Mix (vinyl only)
C3. Wajeed - Kilode Rework (vinyl only)
D1. Salad Ragab - Ole (Cairo Version)
D2. Moritz Von Oswald - Ole Remix

Links :
tony-allen.com
myspace.com/tonyallenafrobeat
honestjons.com
wikipedia.org

Various - Highlife Time - Nigerian & Ghanaian Sounds from the 60's and early 70's
(2xCD/2xLP) Vampisoul VAMPICD101/VAMPI101, 2008-05-05

Tracklisting CD1 :
01. Dr. Victor Olaiya & E.T. Mensah - Trumpet Highlife
02. Opotopo - Belama
03. Rex Lawson And His Rivers Men - Numfinye (Nome Alobo)
04. Stan Plange And The Uhuru Dance Band - Grazing In The Grass
05. St Augustine - Jolosho
06. Rex Lawson And His Rivers Men - Yellow Sisi
07. Stan Plange And The Uhuru Dance Band - Dabra Ba
08. Opotopo With Fatai Rolling Dollar - Won Bum
09. Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe - Makojo

Tracklisting CD2 :
01. Sir Victor Uwaifo And The Melody Maestroes - Joromi
02. Dr. Victor Olaiya - Mofe Muyan
03. Rex Lawson And His Rivers Men - Oko
04. Stan Plange & The Uhuru Dance Band - Aasem
05. Rex Lawson And His Rivers Men - Peri Special Mbanga
06. Dan Satch And His Atomic 8 - Ikoro Special
07. Chief Enyang Henshaw - Esonta
08. Professional Seagulls Band - Afro Baby
09. Rex Lawson And His Rivers Men - Pay Me My Money Now
10. Opotopo - Etuk Owo
11. Akana Man - Okina

Links :
vampisoul.com