The fourteen songs on this double LP showcase the many facets of the Congolese capitals, and highlight the bands and artists who pushed Rumba to new heights and ultimately influenced the musical landscape of the entire continent and beyond.
Jazz is Dead accounces another offering top-shelf recordings taking listeners on a journey through the funky sounds of Ghana all the way down to the psychedelic soul and samba of Brazil.
Heir to the tradition of the Griots -storytellers, poets and musicians who served for centuries as guardians of West African cultural heritage- Ousmane was an innovator of the modern electric Mandingue sound.
A landmark recording from one of Ghana's great musical architects, Ebo Taylor's 1977 self-title release marked the first solo LP by the legendary guitarist, arranger, and composer after years behind the scenes shaping the sound of modern highlife.