Oct 15/04

A call for requests

Matt Yanchyshyn @ 11:56

Judging by the over 25GB you’ve downloaded so far in October and the many e-mails I’ve received, people seem to like this site. Thanks – I appreciate it.

I’ve received a couple hesitant requests over the last few days. Requests are more than welcome. They give me some direction and ideas when I go music shopping at the markets and sometimes introduce me to bands I might not otherwise buy or know. For those who have already requested, I haven’t forgotten about you: some Zaiko Langa Langa, Super Mama Djombo and late-70s Thione Seck is on the way; I found them at the market yesterday and will be posting them this week or next.

I always appreciate comments or e-mail and am open for trades, requests or suggestions. Cheers.

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11 Responses to “A call for requests”

1. incorrigible @ 13:39 on 2004-10-15
   

   any early jimmy cliff? I have this cut called ‘Trust No Man’, and i really can’t stand ‘I Can See Clearly’…but love his voice. thanks…

2. mattgy @ 14:05 on 2004-10-15
   

   Sorry, I didn’t make it clear in my post but requests can be for African music only, preferably West African.

3. jole @ 18:03 on 2004-10-15
   

   got any mahlathini and the mahotella queens?
   and excuse my spelling, but : obed ngobeni and the kurhula sisters??
   thank you millions of times for the wonderful music!

4. Keith @ 21:19 on 2004-10-15
   

   Hi
   I enjoy your site very much.
   A couple years ago I heard a short NPR radio piece about a “pop music” compilation sponsored by a Zambian Department store…. an odd premise but the audio snippets sounded strange and interesting.

   I don’t know if this hard to find or what; I’ve so far only heard small samples, and I just found this url:

   http://www.thezambian.com/Shopping/shoprite.aspx

   I figure it’s worth at least checking out, if you happen to come across it. Might have some interesting tracks.

5. theo @ 08:17 on 2004-10-16
   

   Armand Pascal Lido & L’Ivoiro Star – Dogbo Zo Nwene – on Assamlam Aleikoum Africa LP, ©1976 Antilles (Island) AN 7032, Side 2 Track 3.

   Bibi Den’s Tshibaye – Elisa Kouadio – on “The Best” Ambience, Rounder 5012

   Hi-Life International – All that Glitters

   Cheif Commander Ebenezer Obey – Gbebe Mi

6. dodge @ 05:28 on 2004-10-17
   

   salamaleikum
   nanga def my man. i spent some time in dakar a few years back. your site is blazing bu baax! keep it coming! there’s a new comp out in the us with many dakarois groups. it’s on nomadic wax. if you want a taste of it, let me know, but i suspect you probably already have much of it. i’d like to hear more senegalese hip-hop, i miss the scene from when i was there. more tunes inna pbs stylee, but younger groups. also any moroccan pop, rai or otherwise. for real, though. big up yourself. this is a great site.

7. Jake @ 06:53 on 2004-10-17
   

   Hey, I recently discovered your site, and I am a huge fan. I live in Los Angeles, but I firmly believe that Senegal produces the best music in Africa. The Gambian hip-hop was also wonderful, and I always enjoy Positive Black Soul (hadn’t heard that track, as only their “Salaam” album was released in the states!) I would love to hear some Daara J, as well. It’s true there’s nothing quite like rap in Wolof! Anyway, thanks again; your site is one of a kind!

8. nardo @ 10:51 on 2004-10-17
   

   Yes big up mattgy, here two mp3 for u

9. Zdatny @ 02:59 on 2004-10-18
   

   I’d love to get some Natacha Atlas, read about her on the Muslim Awake website.

10. Jake @ 01:45 on 2004-10-20
    

    Hey, Zdatny
    you can download a free Natacha Atlas track
    here.

11. mongo @ 18:55 on 2005-11-19
    

    bibi den’s tshibay – ‘the best ambiance’ or anything by abeti masakini – also any track from Wuta May’s ‘le Beach’

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