WARMER MIXTAPES #1664 | by William Charles Alexander Dorey [Skinshape]
1. The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination | Amalinja
Akin to Fela Kuti, but this has something somehow deeper inside it. The groove on this one takes me beyond the realms of Reality into The Metaphysical. Exactly what Music is meant to do.
2. Nestor Hountondji Accompagné Par Les Volcans De Porto-Novo | Emalon Ni Hokowo
Super obscure Music from 1970s Benin, West Africa. Only available to listen on YouTube... Deep, rhythmic wonder. I asked a friend who speaks the language and he says the song talks of Death, and that after death the children must take care of the body of the deceased. Wow!
3. Willie Colón | Eso Se Baila Asi
Fania is perhaps the most well-known of all Latin names. This incredible record is one of the heaviest Boogaloo cuts, with such a stellar groove.
4. The Walham Green East Wapping, Carpet Cleaning Rodent & Boggit Exterminating Association | Sorry Mr. Green
Obscure UK Psych from the 60s, scarce! I first heard this track on an Emidisc EMI acetate I found at a car boot sale. Also chosen for the obscene artist name.
5. Teshome Meteku | Gara Ser Naw Betesh
A personal favourite from East Africa, sweet Ethiopian soul, innocent and heart-warming.
6. Orchestre African Fiesta, Dr. Nico | Runeme Mama
Incredible and off-radar Latin style from Congo, The King Of The Guitar (Dieu De La Guitare), Dr. Nico!
7. Miguelito Valdes & Tito Puente's Orchestra | Guantanamera (Traditional Cuban Song Cover)
One of the best voices I've ever heard in any track... And such a beautiful rhythm.
8. Joe Meek And The Blue Men | I Hear A New World
Selected for the pure ingenious of this song. All these mad tricks and messing with recorded sound... In 1960! Wow.
9. Rajat Nandy | Dude
Heard first on YouTube, Electric Hawaiian Guitar - this is the name of the EP from India, 1969. The first track though, is something else! Never heard anything like it.
10. Funkadelic | Can You Get To That
No words needed... Found this record in a collection I bought from an elderly Ghanaian gentleman in London a few years ago... This song has such good vibes.
