Disco Dance6, 1989 Short News By Bas Springer †

Disco Dance6, 1989 Short News By Bas Springer †

A new world music label, Real World, is set to launch soon through Virgin. This initiative, led by Peter Gabriel, builds on his long-standing involvement in the world music scene, particularly through WOMAD festivals. The label will release semi-live albums, with the first three featuring Tabu Ley, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and Orchestra Reve. The fourth release, "Passion Sources", is a compilation tied to the album "Passion", which serves as the soundtrack for the film "The Last Temptation of Christ".

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Kass Kass Connexion / Passi-Jo – Kayifi By Bas Springer †

KASS KASS CONNEXION/PASSI-JO: "Kayifi" div. BPM (LP Bleu Caraibes 82443, import)The album "Kayifi" by Kass Kass Connexion, featuring singer Passi-Jo, showcases the typical style of the Paris-based group of Zairean musicians known for producing soukous music. Kass Kass is primarily a studio band with constantly changing members, and while Passi-Jo is the featured vocalist on this album, other singers like Jean Papy or Michel Moutouari could have easily taken the lead, as individual singers are less important than the overall […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Var.Artists – He Rai By Bas Springer †

VARIOUS ARTISTS: "He Raï!" div. BPM (LP/CD Celluloid 66851, import)Algerian raï music continues to gain popularity in Europe, leading to a rapid release of both old and new tracks on LP and CD. The compilation "He Raï!" features a selection of songs that were previously only available on cassette. The curators have chosen the best tracks from these tapes, creating a fantastic overview of raï music. All the big names like Cheb Khaled, Cheb Mami, and Chaba Zahouania are represented, […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Trio Aka – Mama Cristina By Bas Springer †

TRIO AKA: "Mama Cristina" div. BPM (LP AA Enterprises Records AA002, import)Due to poor distribution channels, Angolan music is hard to find in the Netherlands. A shame, because modern Angolan dance music is among the best on the African continent. Just listen to the album "Mama Cristina" by Trio AKA. The infectious blend of Portuguese, Brazilian, Cuban, and Zairean rhythms makes it impossible to sit still. It's the most joyful African record of the past few months.https://youtu.be/RjOH32gtxK8

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Various Art. – Le Grand Mechant Zouk By Bas Springer †

VARIOUS ARTISTS: "Le grand méchant zouk" div. BPM (LP CBS 463423 1, CBS)This live double album features several stars from the Parisian zouk scene, including members of Kassav’. "Le grand méchant zouk" serves as a perfect introduction for those new to zouk music, offering fifteen top-quality, well-arranged dance tracks in the signature style of Kassav’. It's an album of absolute class and a must-have for any zouk enthusiast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnYnmaH4-dk&list=PLVBEKW3wH0j41E2-FQ5GRt5merBCiDfR2

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Disco Dance6, 1989 3 Mustaphas 3 – Heart Of Uncle By Bas Springer †

3 MUSTAPHAS 3: "Heart of Uncle" div. BPM (LP/CD Globestyle ORB 43) The origins of 3 Mustaphas 3 remain shrouded in mystery, with the band claiming to hail from a Balkan mountain village. Regardless of their true background, the group fully embodies the essence of world music. They’ve proven their mastery of various global genres before, but "Heart of Uncle" stands as their finest work yet. Seamlessly blending Greek rembetika, Zanzibari taarab, salsa, Nigerian juju, Kenyan benga, Indian film music, […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Black Stalin – I Time By Bas Springer †

BLACK STALIN: "I Time" div. BPM (LP BSR BS061, import)Black Stalin, also operating from New York, is known for his socially conscious soca. Topics like fighting corruption and advocating for peace and justice are central to his work. Despite the heavy themes, the danceability of his songs remains unaffected, as everything on "I Time" is geared toward the dance floor. The album follows the tried-and-true soca formula with six tracks, though none of them truly stand out. It’s expertly crafted, […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Rootsman – Soca Ambassador By Bas Springer †

ROOTSMAN: "Soca Ambassador" div. BPM (LP Love People Records LPL 010, import)Soca, the modern version of calypso, gained popularity thanks to artists like The Mighty Sparrow and Arrow, who are trying to conquer the Caribbean from New York. On "Soca Ambassador", Rootsman proves that he has the potential to rival The Mighty Sparrow in the future. The album features six perfectly produced soca tracks, each one worthy of being released as a single. The only thing Rootsman lacks at this […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Gabby – Puerto Rico By Bas Springer †

GABBY: "Puerto Rico" 121 BPM (12" Ice 128812, import)Also produced by Eddy Grant, who clearly understands the soca market inside and out, as shown by this track and the previously mentioned production. While the melody of "Puerto Rico" may not be as catchy as Grynner's "Wait for Me," the danceability factor is once again very high.https://youtu.be/JYg0vmqyb2k

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