Afrofunk Videos

Paris DJs Soundsystem - African Soul Music (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-11-15 Tracklisting : 01. Pax Nicholas and the Nettey Family - Ata Onukpa (from Daptone LP 2009 reissue) 02. Nkengas - Nkenga Special (from LP 'Destruction' Tackle records 197?) 03. Mapp Brown - Murry Hup (from 45t Sonafric 197? Cameroun) 04. Compaore Issouf - Dambakale (from Sacodisc Cote d'Ivoire 1980) 05. The Black Hustlers - Hospital (from Eboni Records Togo 197?) 06. Christy Essien - Rumours (from Lp 'Give me a chance' 1981 Afrodesia Nigeria) 07. Doty Gouock - Wouck (from Musique mondiale Cote d'ivoire 197?) Note : 100% made from original vinyls! Credits : Selected and mixed by Loik from the Paris DJs Soundsystem (parisdjs.com) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)

WaaterproOf and ZjAk - One hour Mix 100% Poly-Rythmo (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-08-31 SPECIAL PARIS DJS MIX number 200 !! ONE HOUR LONG !!! The Tout Puissant Orchestre de Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Benin will be playing tomorrow night at the Jazz A La Villette festival along with Amadou and Mariam (featuring guests Romeo and Michele Stodart from The Magic Numbers), Seun Kuti and DJ RKK (Radio Nova) - don't miss this show!! Anyone deeply into old school African music must have already stumbled upon the Jam Magica blog and its growing index of the Orchestre de Poly-Rythmo complete discography. I go there every month at least, and when I saw that Afrofunk collector ZjAk with the help of his friend WaaterproOf had done a one hour Poly-Rythmo mix for Radio Grenouille in Marseilles, I asked them to send us a high-quality version for us to podcast on Paris DJs, the day right before the Paris show. They even re-recorded the mix to insure the best possible quality. It's all rare dusty 45s and old LPs selected and mixed with love, and remastered with care by Grant Phabao of course. Enjoy! Tracklisting : 01. "Aiha ni kpe we" VOLUME 4 -Albarika Stores- ALS 048 02. "Homin si tche" VOLUME 4 -Albarika Stores- ALS 048 03. "Medida" KINGS OF BENIN 1972-80 -Soundway Records- SNDWLP004 04. "It's a vanity" AFRICAN SCREAM CONTEST -Analog Africa- AALP 063 05. "E ma dokpo mi o" 7 inch -Albarika Store- ASB 135 A side 06. "Gbeti madjro" AFRICAN SCREAM CONTEST -Analog Africa- AALP 063 07. "Ai gabani" 7 inch -Albarika Store- ASB 135 B side 08. "Ecoute ma mÃlodie" ESKILL and VICKY -Ama Sun- SUN LPS 1002 09. "Hwe towe hun" KINGS OF BENIN 1972-80 -Soundway Records- 10. "N'goua" 7 inch number 8 -Badmos- BB122 A side 11. "A o o ida" 7 inch number 3 -Badmos- BB117 A side 12. "Davi Djinto" VOLUME 4 -Albarika Stores- ALS 048 Links : jammagica.blogspot.com myspace.com/waterproofdarwinian First aired on Radio Grenouille (Marseille) grenouille888.org cite-musique.fr/minisites/0909_jazz_villette polyrythmo.com en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Benin Video + more info (in french) available on the Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected and mixed by the WaaterproOf and ZjAk Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com)

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Afrodisco Diggin' (MP3 Podcast on www.parisdjs.com) Kraked, 2009-07-26 An afrodiscocosmicfunk special - 100 percent vinyl-made. A collection of forgotten classic of the early 80's nigerian scene. Summer party vibes it is! Tracklisting : 01. Cloud 7 - Can You Do It (from 'Keep On Tryin' album, 1977 / EMI Nigeria) 02. Ice Cream - Ice Cream Funk (from 'Everlasting Love' album, 1980 / EMI Nigeria) 03. Tony Grey - You Are The One (from 'Oh My Darling' album, 1982 / EMI Nigeria) 04. Orlando Julius - Disco Hi-Life (from 'Disco Hi-Life', 19?? / Jofabro Nigeria) 05. Oby Onyioha - Enjoy Your Life (from 'I Want To Feel Your Love' album, 1983 / Time) The original record covers are available on the Paris DJs blog Info : Selected and mixed by Loik (myspace.com/loikdury) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Djouls using the cover from Prince Nico Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz Happy Birthday album

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Afrofunk Atomic (MP3 Podcast on www.parisdjs.com) Kraked, 2009-07-15 The live event of summer 2009 in Paris will happen this friday at La Bellevilloise where Rockers International and Paris DJs present, for the first time in Europe, Ebo Taylor with members of The Poets Of Rhythm, Kabu Kabu, Afrobeat Academy and Kologbo, guitarist for Fela's Afrika 70!! They'll play the next day in Frankfurt and then will go to Berlin to record an album for Samy's Analog Africa label. It's all just gonna be IN-CRE-DI-BLE!!! Here's a 30mn tasty mix cooked by Loik to introduce you to Ebo Taylor and Afrofunk.... Bam Bam Club Atomic. Next Friday in Paris. BE THERE!! Tracklisting : 01. Ebo Taylor - Atwer Abroba (from 'Twer Nyame' album, 1977 / Philips) GHANA more info on analogafrica.blogspot.com 02. Ebo Taylor Junior and Wuta Wazutu - Mondo Soul Funky (from 'Gotta Take It Cool' album, 1978 / Polydor) GHANA more info on earfuzz.com 03. Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou - E Wa Dagbee (from 'E Wa Dagbee' 7 inch, early 70s / Albarika Store) BENIN more info on polyrythmo.com or on jammagica.blogspot.com 04. D'Almeida Blucky Et Les Black Santiago - Les Nanes (from 'Entente Africaine' 7 inch, 19?? / L.A. Aux Ecoutes) BENIN more info on radiodiffusion.wordpress.com 05. T.P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou Benin and Yehouessi Leopold - Aiha Ni Kpe We (from 'Volume 4' album, 1978 / Albarika Store) BENIN more info on discogs.com 06. El Rego Et Ses Commando - Djobime (from 'Djobime' 7 inch, 19?? / African Songs) BENIN more info on parisdjs.com 07. Joe King Kologbo - Another Man's Thing (from 'Another Man's Thing' 7 inch, 1973 / Decca Afrodisia) NIGERIA more info on parisdjs.com 08. K.Frimpong and His Cubano Fiestas - Kyenkyen Adi M'awu (from 'K.Frimpong and His Cubano Fiestas' album, 1976 / Ofo Bros) GHANA more info on bangthecan.blogspot.com All the original record covers are available on Paris DJs blog Info : Selected and mixed by Loik (myspace.com/loikdury) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Djouls

Loik - Afro Diggin' (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2009-07-02 Africa is a wonderful song from Bob Pinodo, famous for bringing the gospel vibes to Ghana, a must in soulful breakbeat Afro vibes. Osima - Waouh!! This is pure delight from Rex lawson, one of the fathers of Highlife, an instant classic to my ears, with amazing classy drumming and a haunting melody, this is a masterpiece no less! Ise Owo is Apala Soul and I want more!! A dancefloor bomb from the master of nigerian saxophone, Orlando Julius. You Are The One is a special crossover of Soul, Disco, Latin and Afrobeat with a strong statement. It could be an anthem on any afrogroovy dancefloor. Deep & catchy music from Tony Grey. I fell in love with Show Me Your Love by the Opamanbuo International Band Of Ghana. With its haunting guitar licks and irresistible voice, it throws my blues away and makes me feel good. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do. All those are really rare records coming straight from Africa, so clicks and background noise are numerous, even with all the love we gave them. But all those songs need to be rediscovered, and often vinyl is the only testimony left. So let's hope you'll enjoy the ride - and don't worry there are more to come... (Loik) Tracklisting : 01. Bob Pinodo - Africa (from 'Show master of africa' LP, 1978 / Essiebons) GHANA 02. Rex Lawson - Osima (from 'The Highlife King in London' LP, 197? / Phonodisk) NIGERIA 03. Orlando Julius - Ise Owo (from 'Ise Owo' 7 inch, 197? / Philips West African) NIGERIA 04. Tony Grey - You Are The One (from 'Oh My Darling' LP, 1982 / EMI Nigeria) NIGERIA 05. Opamanbuo International Band Of Ghana - Show Me Your Love (from 'Show Me Your Love' LP, 1981 / Niger Bridge) GHANA Original record covers are available on Paris DJs blog Info : Selected and mixed by Loik (myspace.com/loikdury) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Djouls, Photo by Turkairo, under a Creative Commons licence.

Doctor Donuts - Tribute to The Rail Band - The Afro Funk Psyche Years 1973-1977 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Jazz Freaks, 2009-06-28 Our favorite Doctor just came back from Mali and brought us some afro psyche funk Donuts. He's working with Florent Mazzoleni on a documentary about the history of the big orchestra from Mali (trailer coming soon). This mix is a tribute to the famous Rail band, where Salif Keita, Mory Kante and Cheick Tidiane Seck begun their career. Tracklisting : 01. Rail Band - Tamadiara (from 'Moko Diolo' 7 inch, 1973 / Rail Culture Authentique Mali) 02. Rail Band - Moko Diolo (from 'Moko Diolo' 7 inch, 1973 / Rail Culture Authentique Mali) 03. Rail Band - Nanthan (from 'Nanthan' 7 inch, 1973 / Rail Culture Authentique Mali) 04. Rail Band - Nabaye Tabaye (from 'Nanthan' 7 inch, 1973 / Rail Culture Authentique Mali) 05. Super Rail Band - Sinsimba (from 'Orchestre du Buffet Hotel de la Gare de Bamako' album, 1977 / Rail Culture Authentique Mali) 06. Rail Band - Mouodilo (from 'Mouodilo' 7 inch, 1975 / HMV Nigeria) Links : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_Band fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Rail_Band mali-music.com/Cat/CatR/RailBand.htm Biography (in french) and original artwork covers are available on Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected and mixed by Doctor Donuts(myspace.com/jazzfreaks) Audio Mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Djouls (djouls.com) using the cover from Seigneur Djali Madi Toukara et le Rail Band du Mali

Superfly Records presents The Afrofunk Expressway Vol.2 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2009-06-13 July 2009 will be GREAT for Paris DJs fanatics! First big news will the new online record shop from Superfly Records, run by Paulo Superfly with our resident DJs Manu Boubli and Djouls, soon to be followed by a physical one in the center of the French capital! We've been diggin' A LOT to find some of the rarest and coolest vinyls records out there in the world just for you... We also need to announce that Rockers International and Paris DJs have joined forces to organize an ATOMIC AFRO PARTY at La Bellevilloise in Paris on July 17th (it's a friday). More details soon but it's just gonna be HUGE so stay connected!! Those are two good reasons to present here a mix of some VERY RARE African funk, collected during Paulo's recent trips to Africa to find some old and groovy records. It's the first part in a new series of AFRO mixes we've called AFRO DIGGIN' that's gonna blow your mind. Africa is the future. Tracklisting : 01. Hamad Kalkaba - Astadjam Dada Sare (from 'North Cameroun Rythms' LP, 19?? / Sonafric) CAMEROON 02. Afro Soul System - Tink Tank (from 'Wale Begun Coki' 7 inch, 197? / SID) BURKINA FASO more info on jammagica.blogspot.com 03. Orchestre Abass - Samarin Banza (from 'Samarin Banza' 7 inch, 1972 / Polydor) TOGO 04. Wrinkar Experience - Sound Way) (from 'Fuel for Love' 7 inch, 1972 / EMI) NIGERIA more info on jammagica.blogspot.com 05. The Big Beats - Afro Pride (from 'Afro Pride' 7 inch, 19?? / Polydor) GHANA 06. The Funkees - Acid Rock (from 'My First Date' 7 inch, 1971 / HMV) NIGERIA more info on parisdjs.com 07. Aktion - Centipede (from 'Clover - Come Together Vol.1' compilation) NIGERIA 08. Effi Duke and The Love Family - The Time Is Come (from 'Mr. Love' LP, 19?? / Homzy) NIGERIA 09. Traore Seydou Richard Et Les Vaudou Du Flamboyant - Katougou (from 'Mousso' 7 inch, 19?? / Edition Volta Discobel) BURKINA FASO more info on lefaso.net 10. Cisse Abdoulaye et Le Super Volta de La Capitale - Kodjougou (from 'Koyembolo' 7 inch, 1977 / Club Voltaique du Disque) BURKINA FASO more info on radioafrica.com.au or on lefaso.net 11. Orchestre T.P. Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou Benin - Wodeka Roe (from 'Vol. 1' LP, 1983 / Albarika Store) BENIN more info on jammagica.blogspot.com 12. Ceejebs - Eti-Ufok (from 'Eti-Ufok' 7 inch, 197? / EMI) NIGERIA more info on discogs.com 13. Mamo Lagbema - Love Music And Dance (from 'Mamo Lagbema' record, 19??) TOGO 14. One World - Fantasy (from 'Rejoice' LP, 197? / EMI) NIGERIA more info on radiodiffusion.wordpress.com All original artworks from the records played in this mix are available on Paris DJs blog Credits : Selected and mixed by Paulo Goncalvez / Superfly Records (superflyrecords.com) Audio mastering by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork layout by Djouls (djouls.com) using a Rail Band LP cover and a South African steam locomotive photo from DanieVDM under a creative commons license

Funk Ark performing at the 2009 Osyrus Fest.

Funk Ark performing at the Rock and roll Hotel on March 27th 2009, opening for Nomo.

Funk Ark performing at the Rock and Roll hotel on March 27th 2009, opening for Nomo.

Funk Ark performing at the Rock and Roll Hotel on March 27th, 2009, opening for Nomo.