Djali Madi Tounkara & Rail Band du Mali (1979)

(Kosmo KS230).

This tape is a senegalese 1983 reedition of a rare malian LP released in 1979 by Disco Stock (DS7918).

Lord Cobra and Pana-afro Sounds (Calypso from Panama, 1979)

(Carnaval 363609).

Calypso is an early swaying tropical style from Trinidad but many productions can be found around the Caribbean: Lord Cobra (1926-2000) was a major calypso figures from Colon, multicultural harbor in Panama. In the late 60s he even made a song announcing the political party of Calypso! Ten years later he still delivers fresh and funny sounds...

L'Orchestre Super Rail Band International (2 LPs recorded in Abidjan, 1979)

(Sacodis LS-24).

(Sacodis LS-25).

Tohon Stanislas dans son nouveau style Tchink System (Benin, 1979)

(SACODIS LS 39).

I previously posted some Tchinkoumé music (here), northern Benin rhythm based on water drums.

Here is a renewal of this traditional music made by Stanislas Tohon: he created the Tchink System style, a actual  (late 70s) version of Tchinkoumé, based on same water drums patern rythms, but played by modern instruments.

Gnonnas Pedro & his Dadjes Band - vol. 1 (Afrolatin from Benin, 1975)

(African Songs Ltd, Lagos - AS 42-L).

Here comes the real Africa Latina!