Authenticite - The Syliphone Years: Guinea's Orchestres Nationaux and Federaux 1965-1980

Authenticite - The Syliphone Years: Guinea's Orchestres Nationaux and Federaux 1965-1980

Authenticite - The Syliphone Years: Guinea's Orchestres Nationaux and Federaux 1965-1980
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Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2007-05-08
Music Label: Stern's Music
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Keletigui et ses Tambourinis - Soundiata (5:51)
  2. Balla et ses Balladins - Diaraby (6:11)
  3. Kebendo Jazz - Soumba (4:14)
  4. Horoya Band National - Karan-gbegne (4:04)
  5. Bembeya Jazz National - Djanfamagni (4:08)
  6. Orchestre de la Pailote - Kankan-yarabi (3:06)
  7. Orchestre de Dabola - Semba (4:12)
  8. Orchestre de Beyla - O.U.A. (4:52)
  9. Palm Jazz - R.D.A. (5:07)
  10. Bembeya Jazz National - Minuit (3:07)
  11. Orchestre du Jardin de Guinee - P.D.G. (4:34)
  12. Orchestre de Beyla - Koukou Befo (4:07)
  13. Kebendo Jazz - Information (3:06)
  14. Orchestre de Kindia - La Guinee Wodi (3:20)
  15. Super Boiro Band - Mariama (6:46)
  16. Bembeya Jazz National - Boiro (4:03)
Music CD 2
  1. "22 Novembre" Band - Kouma (5:02)
  2. Keletigui et ses Tambourinis - Miri Magnin (5:01)
  3. Pivi et les Balladins - Samba (5:48)
  4. Bembeya Jazz National - Bembeya (5:25)
  5. Horoya Band - Were Were (5:09)
  6. Soumbory Jazz - Nana (6:55)
  7. Palm Jazz - Zimai (4:41)
  8. Syli Authentic - Fabara (5:25)
  9. Camayenne Sofa - Karomoko (6:13)
  10. Tropical Djoli Band de Faranah - Soko (5:07)
  11. Nimba Jazz - Ziko (4:06)
  12. Le Simandou de Beyla - Festival (5:05)

Free Music Notes for Authenticite - The Syliphone Years: Guinea's Orchestres Nationaux and Federaux 1965-1980

Free Music Review: First-class African guitar music from Guinea
Hit: 5 Stars

This is a stunning 2-CD set of Guinean guitar music from the 1960s and '70s, a golden era for West African pop in general, and Guinean music in particular. The music comes from the vaults of the legendary Syliphone label, which recorded the best bands of the time, including first-line bands such as Bembeya Jazz National, Camayenne Sofa, and Pivi Et Ses Balaldins. If you're not already familiar with this music, you should definitely pick this up -- the electric guitars will blow your mind. Great stuff; great collection. (DJ Joe Sixpack, Slipcue Music Guide)

Authenticite - The Syliphone Years: Guinea's Orchestres Nationaux and Federaux 1965-1980 Poster

When the French colonial administration pulled out of Guinea in 1958, they took everything: all their medicines, blueprints to the electricity grid, furniture, telephones, even the cutlery. It seemed that the passionate cry of soon-to-be president, Sekou Toure - made while addressing a public rally and standing right next to De Gaulle - of "We prefer freedom in poverty to riches in chains" had become more true than perhaps even he had hoped.

Undaunted and with optimism and vigour, the new government set about rebuilding the country. They established a campaign that encouraged artists to create new works, but based on traditional African roots. The policy was called authenticite, music was its focus and Syliphone its record label. Thus Syliphone found itself in the right place at the right time - a special moment in African history when a new nation asserted itself and placed music at the forefront of its identity.

This 2CD set "Authenticite - the Syliphone Years" features gems from their catalogue, most of which are on CD for the first time, and gives you an insight into the incredible energy of the times. All the great bands are here, with key songs from such legendaries as Bembeya Jazz National, Keletigui et ses Tambourinis, and Balla et ses Balladins. Also here are rare recordings from their contemporaries such as Syli Authentic, and Kebendo Jazz; groups that battled for honours against more than 30 others in Guinea's renowned arts festivals, where a 1st Prize could launch a band to stardom.

Times like these can't last - and they didn't. But while they did, the party was jumping and the music was glorious.

This deluxe package contains 2 CDs and a 44-page illustrated booklet with comprehensive notes by renowned expert on Guinean music Graeme Counsel.

Includes some of the most important recordings together with rare and previously unreleased tracks.


Volume 2 in this Latin compilation series features 22 total tracks including 'Arroz Con Manteca', 'Si Me Voy', 'La Plata Swings', 'Alegre Congo', 'La Arana', 'Habana Rumba', 'Timbalero' and many more. Music Club. 2006.

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