Nov 30/07
A wonderful rip
A while ago Benn loxo listener extraordinaire, Fabian, sent me a vinyl rip of the Western Jazz Band’s album, Vigelegele.
I’ve had so much listening to catch-up on that I only got to it today.. and it’s amazing. I’d heard the first track, Rosa, before but it’s the the last track on the B-side, the one you’ll hear today, that blew me away.
The slight echo and distortion on the guitars gives this album’s music a special quality.
You might have already heard some Western Jazz Band from another album back in August when I did a post about Original Music’s Dada Kidawa, Sister Kidawa compilation.
You might have also heard them over at Steve Ntwiga’s great site – he posted a track from this album a couple months ago. Steve: I imagine we’re both on Fabian’s mailing list.
Sorry there’s no purchase link, but I think that this album has been out of print for quite some time and hasn’t been reissued.. yet.
Maybe I’ll see some of you tonight, maybe not, but regardless I hope you all have a good weekend. I think I’ll take a break for a couple days. See you Monday.
ps- Thanks, Fabian.
Western Jazz Band – Wana Saboso
Tags: tanzania
Thanks to you Matt.
Have a good rest.
Advancement, I wish you a Merry Christmas and Prosperity for your family and Visitors who love music around the world
Fabian Altahona R
Barranquilla – Colombia
Sur America
matt – many thanks from another satisfied colombian visitor!
fabian, compatriota, que buena musica! usted tambien la pone en alguna parte? alguna sugerencia de lugares para encontrar buena champeta?
federico – uznavy@hotmail.com
Saludos Federico,
primeramente Gracias por escrbir,
Ya conoce mi sitio,
http://www.geocities.com/africolombia
escribame a mi email:
fabianaltahona@hotmail.com
Le envio un fuerte abrazo y Feliz Navidad Compatriota,
Fabián Altahona R
Barranquilla Colombia
One word, “Asante” (Thank you). I always surf and search the internet for the classic oldies. I am one of your subscribers and today my day has been fantastic. Thanks for posting Tanzanian, Swahili music. Asante sana! (Many Thanks).
You better believe that I am on his mailing list: Fabian has surprised me time after time with gem after gem.
Thanks for the excellent music Matt (and the link!). I should mention that I put up another couple of Western Jazz tracks since you posted this and plan to have some more up before the end of the year so plan a visit.
- Steve
Yes Western Jazz was one of the top music club during 60s and 70s in Tanzania the famous of their music exit till today for those who were listening those days they still enjoying when ever it played