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