With trips to Italy, Belgium and now the States these last few weeks I’ve had little or no time for posts. Apologies. Think of this period as a Benn loxo summer vacation.

I’ll be back in Paris for a long period of time beginning July 18th, so check back then for much more African music.

Cheers,
Matt

If I spend more than five minutes on this post I’m going to miss my train to Bruxelles. I wanted to do a Canada-Africa theme post, but no time.. Oh well. Here’s a good track, and let me quote from Epitonic for a description:

In 1999, Birdman flew percussionists from a drum troupe in Senegal, Africa to Senatobia, Mississippi to join Turner and his band. The result is Otha Turner and the Afrossippi Allstars: From Senegal to Senatobia, eight entrancing pieces that combine Turner’s masterful fife playing with the varied polyrhythms of traditional African music. Both “Station Blues” and “Senegal to Senatobia” come from that album. Listen, close your eyes, and imagine dancing in the rain.

The title of this track is perfect for a Friday afternoon. It’s almost the weekend, and I plan spend my whole weekend doing just that, dancing in the rain at Couleur Café.

Bon weekend, and Happy Canada Day.

Otha Turner – Glory, Glory Hallelujah