African Jazz & Highlife

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Shelter day 9, March 25rd, 2020—installment 2 of live-streamed, all-vinyl DJ sets while we're sheltering during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This mix explores the African Jazz and West African Highlife. Opening with Manu Dibango's New Bell, may he rest in peace.


Tracklist
  1. Manu Dibango - New Bell
  2. Monomono - Plain Fighting
  3. Effi Duke - You Turn Me On
  4. Oneness of Juju - River Luvrite
  5. Ali Chucks & His Peace-Makers International - Isu Bu Egwu
  6. Oliver de Coque & His Expo ’76 - All Fingers Are Not Equal
  7. Super Negro Bantous - Aide-Nous Seigneur
  8. Ugbo and His Philosophers Dance Band Of Benin - Efe
  9. N’Draman Blintch - Cosmic Sounds
Music Data
Represented Years

1976 - 1986

Characteristics
Energy
Low
High
Vibe
moody
upbeat
Tempo
slow
fast
Rhythm
simple
complex
Vocals
none
many
Genre
Personal Rating

6/10

Popularity

5/10


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