Fri25
Posted by Big Red on Oct 25, 2019 in Playlists |
Bobby Matos Silverlake Songo Elio Reve y su Charangon Changui Maria Papa Nole & Orcestre Bamboula Lili Manbeta & Boogaloo Yerba Buena Electric Boogaloo Brooklyn Funk Essentials Big Apple Boogaloo Boogaloo Assassins Do You Wanna Dance Bobby Freeman Do You Wanna Dance Wuta Mayi Kata ba Liens Malage de Lugendo Marathon Imports Nyboma Matoba Orchestre Volo Volo Riviem Simato Lakou Mizik PistachGnye Tete Espindola Ney Matogrosso A Matogrossensa Jorge Araggao & Elza Soares Malandro Lucibela Sai Fiora Chico Trujillo El Electrico Boquinha Da Garrafa A Danca do Bam Bam Bam Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band Obi Nfreno Bisa Kdei Asew
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Fri25
Posted by Big Red on Oct 25, 2019 in Playlists |
La Familia Valera Miranda Para Ti Nengon Vieja Trova Santiaguera El Paralitico Kiki Valera Berenjena y Quimbombo I.K. Dairo & His Blue Spots Okin Omo Ni Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformers E Ma Se Lo King Sunny Ade Emi Wo N’ile yi O Lawrence Welk Baby Elephant Walk Kasumai Douma Dioulo Baaba Maal Djarabi Mapende Seck Binette Kora Jazz Trio Diaman Pierre Didi Tchakounte Zumbang Befo Epee & Koum Longue le nde Sport Elie Solo Manu Nzongo Faya Tess Kitambala Moko Dr. Nico Kassanda Ntumba Elegance Jazz Ngalula Marthe
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Fri25
Posted by Big Red on Oct 25, 2019 in Playlists |
Estrellas de Areito Yo Si Como Candela Alberto Zayas Pa’ la Mar Sirena Cachao Oye Mi Tres Montuno Yomo Toro y Su Conjunto Las Cuatro Pachangas Daniel Diaz y Jafet murguia Avisale a Mi Contrario Manny Oquendo Llora Timbero Henry Fiol El Guateque de Ciprian Fernando Lavoy El Timbero Mayor Pupy Santiago y La Descarga Cubana El Guararei de Pastora Melcochita Esa Eres Tu Monguito Canallon Papaito Guajiro de Cunagua Cana Santa Son Para los Treseros Celia Cruz & Sonora Poncena La Ceiba y La Siguaraya Sonora Carruseles Salsa y Control + Fe Abelardo Rarroso Macorina Doh Albert & Laba Sosseh Macorina Charanga Colonial El Pio Mentiroso Charanga Casino Ganas de Bailar el Son Israel ‘Cacho’ Lopez Guajira de Mi Corazon
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Mon07
Posted by Big Red on Oct 7, 2019 in Playlists |
Ibrahim Ferrer Cienfuegos Tiene su Guaguanco Soneros de Vardad A Buena Vista Ry Cooder, Compay Segundo De Camino a la Vereda Wenge Musica Sourires de Vendeurs Dindo Yogo Bosana Boums Ferre Gola Apprivoise Koffi Olomide Nyataquance Young-Holt Trio Wack Wack Kalifa & Koliba Aminata Jalimade Kanuteh Jarabi Orchestre Baobab Papa Ndiaye Oumou Sow Ciseaux d’Or Papa Ndiaye Delou Ngeweul Ladysmith Black Mambazo Vulani Amasango Freddy Gwala Ezola Bakhala Ngo Sporo Obed Ngobeni & Kurhula Sisters Imuongori William Onyeabor Tell Me What You Want Dub Division African Slow Way Dubkind Coffee & Rum The Techniques Day O Phyllis Dillon Perfidia
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Sun29
Posted by Big Red on Sep 29, 2019 in Playlists |
Fania All Stars Guajira conTumbao Orquesta Aragon Bruca Manigua Laba Sosseh Akoguin Theresa Afia Mala Togo Linda Leida Oye Como Suena La India de Oriente Yo Soy Guajiro del Monte Fania All Stars Cucala Chucho Valdes Tres Lindas Cubanas Candido Fabre & La Familia Rublcaba Descarga No. 2 Chocolate Machinambe El Indio Hachero con Palo Alfredo Valdes Jr. Se Te Cayo el Tabaco Perico Hernandez Potpouri Afia Mala Sweet Africa Fania All Stars Quitate Tu Fernando Lavoy El Mensajero Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loka Africa Mokili Mobimba Mary Wells Bye Bye Baby Kosmos Moutouari Madou Sesselesse Ike & Tina Turner Good Bye, So Long Trio Ce Pa Kos & Orch. Le Peuple M’boka M’boka Wuta Mayi Tout Mal Se Paie Ic Bas Primitivo Santos y Su Orquesta Soy Quisqueyano Maraca & Yumuri Ven Vamos a Bailar Nyboma & Kamale Zatcha 4 Stars Mawa na Ngai Yoruba Drummers Bata Drums I.K. Diro & His Blue Spots Omo Owa Ijesha Emperor Dele Ojo Jekoyewa Eddie Hollnd Jamie Alfredo de la Fe Juaniquita Tipica Novel Yo Prefiero el Son Los Camperos de Valles El Caballo Les Bantous de la Capitale Les Bantous de la Capitale Le Ry-Co Jazz Mambo Ry-Co Flying Jazz Queens Siyahamba Etta James Tell Mama Zed Nkabinde Inkonjane Jive Majestic Jazz Group Celebrite Los Angeles Orchestra Hamba Hamba Madala
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Sun22
Posted by Big Red on Sep 22, 2019 in Playlists |
It’s always a pleasure sitting in for the irrepressible Junor Francis.
Wailers Baby We’ve Got a Date Ken Boothe Freedom Street Dean Fraser Addicted to Sax Steely & Clevie Agony Riddim Eric Donaldson Cherry Oh Baby The Africans Cool Im Dong Alton Ellis & Lloyd Williams Can’t Stand It Derrick Morgan Conquering Ruler Apache Indian Boom Shakalak Shaggy In the Summertime Dennis Walks Belly Lick Theo Beckford Brother Ram Goat The Mighty Diamonds Right Time The Mighty Diamonds Passthe Kutchie The Mighty Diamonds Payaca Carl Malcolm Miss Wire Waist Gladiators Live Wire Clancy Eccles Fattie Fattie Bleechers Check Him Out Desmond Dekker Licking Stick Toots & The Maytals Sweet & Dandy Classics Mr Fire Coal Man Wailing Souls Back Out With It The Versatiles Long Long Time Derrick Morgan Make It Dandy Johnny Osbourne Hill & Gully Joseph Cotton No Touch Me Style The Creations Mix Up Girl Dandy Livingstone Rudy, A Message to You Grant Phabao, Carlton Livingstone (A Message to You) Rudie Toots & The Maytals Bam Bam Terry Linen Bam Bam Johnny Reggae Rub Foundations No Bam Bam
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Sun22
Posted by Big Red on Sep 22, 2019 in Playlists |
La India de Oriente Guajira Guantanamera Monguito Manicero Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe Egwu Ogolo Verkys & Orchestre Veve Fatoumata Bumba Massa Plus Beau Que le Diamant Wuta Mayi Face Cachee Pepe Kalle & Nyboma Nina Kanda Bongo Man Monie Passi Jo Kadogo Kanda Bongo Man Djessy Lucibela Sai For a Mahotella Queens Zwe Kumusha Mbongeni Ngema My Baby Mahlathini & Mahotella Queens Jive Makgona Soul Brothers Amahutha Souskay Karesse Luc Leandry Nou Pa Adan Sa Les Aiglons California Southern Tropical Harmony Steel Never On Sunday Wilfred Peter’s Boom & Chime Chicken Parts
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Wed18
Posted by Big Red on Sep 18, 2019 in Playlists |
Afo Cuban All Stas Alto Songo Miguel Quintana Papa Montero Ballou Canta & Luciana Metiola Evoloko Jocker Samedi Soir Sam Mangwana Colon Gentil Brooklyn Funk Essnetials Y Todavia La Quiero Abayomy Obatala The Blazers Cumbia del Sol Lucibela Ti Jon Poca The Drifters Saturday Night at the Movies The Flowering Inferno Cumbia Sobr el Mar ChocQuibTown Pescao Envenenao Peru Negro Con Su Toque de Violin Grupo Ofa Ajaguna Gwaba Tete Espindola A Matogrossense Stephen Baraza Nipatieko Son Palenque Calabongo Curumin Ela Nairobi Matata Jazz Mapenzi Hayana Daktari
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Tue10
Posted by Big Red on Sep 10, 2019 in Playlists |
Before looking up that groovin’ tune you heard on the show this week, please consider sending a donation to relieve the difficulties Bopol Mansiamina, the great Congolese guitarist, is going through these days.
gofundme.com/bopol-medical-fund
Thank you.
Charanga de la 4 Soy Campesino Charanga America Rendezvouz Sensual Wuta Mayi Trop C’est Trop Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo M’Bonge Bopol Mansiamina Ca C’est Quoi? Bopol Mansiamina Bouchira Bopol Mansiamina Issa Toure Lucibela Chica Di Nha Maninha Cesarea Evora Tchinchirote Daniela Mercury O Mais Belo dos Belos Dire Straits Money for Nothing Ville Valo & Agents Rockin’ with Enzio Faradjallah Albaki The Beginning fo the End Funky Nassau Nat Adderley Junkanoo Baha Men Who Let the Dogs Out Joseph Spence, John Roberts Out On the Rolling Sea uncredited Histe Up the John B. Sail Joseph Spence Jump In the Line Baha Men Dance to the Junkanoo Baha Men Best Years of Our Lives Pindar Family I Bid You Good Night
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Tue03
Posted by Big Red on Sep 3, 2019 in Playlists |
Arsenio Rodriguez Lo Que Dice Justi Justi Barreto y su Gruo Folklorico Amalia, Amalia Tata Guines y su Grupo Cubano Chacata Ya Llego Wuta Mayi Pinzoli Ya Africa Wuta Mayi Passage Oblige Franco & T.P. OK Jazz Orchestre Melou Quatre Etoiles Luila Ya Dino Poto Makambo Dino Vangu Faute Ya Commercant Barbeque Bob Honey You Don’t Know My Mind Bigg Rob & Denise Lasalle Blues N BBQ Wendy Rene Bar-B-Q Brother Jack McDuff Hot Barbeque Kermit Ruffins & Barbeque Swingers Jock-A-Mo Walter Gavitt Ferguson Canchis Canchis Stanley & the 10 Sleepless Knights Beautiful Girl Dede Saint-Prix & Pakatak Cephise Fajard y sus All Stars La Flauta de Jose Steel Drum Island Red Red Wine Tninidad All Stars So Long
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Sun25
Posted by Big Red on Aug 25, 2019 in Playlists |
Laba Sosseh Aminata Africando Mario Tabyley & African Fiesta Martin Luther King Doble R La Vida Continua Come & Kosmos Moutouari Kamwiya Tchico Tchicaya & Lolo Lolita Jeannot Gerald Toto, Lokua Kanza & R. Bona Lisanga Jacob Mdjo Me Nsom Dulu Ya Gabon Orhestre Los Camroes Bekono Nga N’Kondo Moreno Veloso Noa Acorde O Nenem Quininho De Valente Flor da Madrugada Nancy Vieira So Um Melodia As Meninas Babaca Mentiroso Brazilian Girls & Angelique Kidjo Aquele Abraco Salty Tic Toc Jarina De Marco Tigre QUITAPENAS La Educacion Bleechers Check Him Out
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Sun25
Posted by Big Red on Aug 25, 2019 in Playlists |
On this day, the estimable Derek Rath well and truly funkified your life. Good, wasn’t it? You’re welcome. You’re always welcome.
The Meters Look-Ka Py Py Dr. John Big Chief Dixie Cups `Two-Way-Poc-A-Way Cha Wa Tootie Ma Dumpstaphunk Walkin’ Down Bourbon Street Ulysses Crockett Funky Resurgence Apple & the Three Oranges Gotta Stand for Something Pt.1 Gonzalez Funky Frith Street Hank Ballard From the Love Side Sly & the Family Stone Let Me Have It All George Duke Reach For It PJ Morton Sticking to My Guns Papa Grows Funk Do U Want It Chris Joss Shafro Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band Your Love Fred Wesley & The J.B.s If You Don’t Get It the First Time Dumpstaphunk TurnThis Thing Around John Timmons Love at First Sight Fanga Iba Afrorockerz De Cuba Oceanliners Cutting Room Johnny “Guitar” Watson Ain’t That a Bitch War Southern Part of Texas Fred Wesley & The Horny Horns A Blow for Me, A Toot for You Larry Graham Raise Up Margie Joseph How Do You Spell Love Maceo & The Macks Cross the Track Tower of Power You Got to Funkifize Myra Barnes Super Good Bootsy’s Rubber Band The Pinocchio Story Jose James Use Me GW Jones Get On Up Bobby Byrd I Know You Got Soul
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Sun11
Posted by Big Red on Aug 11, 2019 in Playlists |
Louie Ramirez Tocoloro El Canario & Septeto Santiaguero Gusto y Sabor La Charanga 76 Pita Camion Charanga la Crisis Acuyuye Mayaula Mayoni Ousmane Bakayoko Sam Mangwana Morena Souzy Kasseya Mr Simon Emperor Dele Ojo Jekoyewa Chief Dr. Oliver De Coque Opportunity Echae Kang Sunny Vitamin String Quartet Brown Eyed Girl Magic Saxophone Quartet Pare Cochero Al Green Here I Am (Come and Take Me) Maurice Williams & The Zodiaca Stay Brenton Wood Oogum Boogum Song The Budos Band Monkey See, Monkey Do Rob Agerbeek Quintet The Chair Dance Les Vikings d’Haiti l’Argent Orchestre Tropicana Mize Malere
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Sun04
Posted by Big Red on Aug 4, 2019 in Playlists |
The Ethiopians Reggae Hit the Town Marcia Griffiths Stepping Out of Babylon Chaka Demus & Pliers Twist & Shout Dave & Ansel Collins Double Barrel Derrick Morgan Moon Hop Derrick Morgan Make It Dandy The Mighty Maytones Throw Down Your Arms Eric Donaldson Blue Boots Pat Kelly & Tifa Win Your Love The Techniques You Don’t Care Desmond Dekker & The Aces Hippopotamus Claudette & The Corporation Skinheads a Bash Them Roy Ellis / Mr. Symarip The Skinheads Laugh at Me Desmond Dekker & The Aces 007 (Shanty Town) Soweto Run Run Rudie The Clarendonians Rudie Bam Bam Dandy Livingstone Rudy, A Message to You Lone Ranger & Carlton Livingston A Message to You Rudy Pluto Shervington Ramgoat Liver Theo Beckford Brother Ram Goat Owen Gray Guava Jelly Stanley Beckford Him Pon Top Shenley Duffus Rukumbine Max Romeo Wet Dream Heptones Fatty Fatty Clancy Eccles Fatty Fatty Beenie Man Saltfish Johnny Osbourne Hill & Gully King Tubby Dub in Waterhouse Bloodfire Posse Every Posse Get Flat Mafia & Fluxy Rocking Time (bumper music)
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Sun04
Posted by Big Red on Aug 4, 2019 in Playlists |
Roswell Rudd & Yomo Toro Mayor G SAR All Stars Dejame Cruzar Pamelo Mounka Amour de Nombakele Papa Noel Nzoto Pasi Ndombe Opetum Alici Tchico Tchicaya & O. Les Evades From Congo to Nigeria Abdullah Ibrahim Soweto Billy Higgins & Abdullah Ibrahim African Market Professor Wouassa Doumadem Fela Kuti Lady Keletigui Diabate/Djelymadi Tounkara Sontaoula Leila Gobi Hari Nata Les Ambassadeurs Mandjougoulon Atilla the Hun & The Lion Dynamite Chuck Berry You Never Can Tell Calypso Rose Feel Like Dancing
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Sun28
Posted by Big Red on Jul 28, 2019 in Playlists |
Cortijo y Kako y sus Tambores Ure Caracoles El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Julia Cortijo y su Combo con Ismael Rivera Cuembe Batacumbele Se Le Ve Sam Talanis Serment d’Amour Les Bantos de la Capitale Makambo Mibale Trio Ce Pa Kos & O. le Peuple Circulaire Nganga Edo C’est Toujours Comme Ca Melcochita A Guarachar Mads Tolling & Kalil Wilson My Girl Sona Jobarteh Gambia Alhaji Bai Konte Jato Sangit w/ Kadi Coulibaly Ma Mamuso The Meters Look Ka Py Py ChocQuib Town Pescao Envenenao PALO! Camina con los Codos Maceo Parker & The JBs Pass the Peas The Neville Brothers Brother John/Iko Iko The Hawketts Mardi Gras Mambo Larry Williams Bony Maronie Lakou Mizik & 79ers Gang Iko Kreyol Juls & Agent Sasco Slow Down
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Sun21
Posted by Big Red on Jul 21, 2019 in Playlists |
Melcochita Afro Montuno Pupi Legarreta Me Voy Pa’ Abidjan Kester Emeneya Ba Sons Madilu System Mbadi Mawe Pepe Kalle & Empire Bakuba Zabolo Dindo Yogo & Zaiko Langa Langa Mokili Echanger Amakye Dede Mensuro The Sweet Talks Oburumankoma Gilberto Gil & Joao Donato Uma Coisi Bonitinha Africa Express Taranau Dr. K. Gyasi & Hs Noble Kings Neem Keke Dooso Amakye Dede Akodaa Wesewa Juaneco y S Combo El Brujo Los Corraleros de Majagual Festival en Guarare Verequete E O Conjunto Uirapuru Mambo Assanhado Amakye Dede Odo Ni Na Mesu
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Sun21
Posted by Big Red on Jul 21, 2019 in Playlists |
Groove Time celebrates Joao Gilberto
Fania All Stars Guajira con Tumbao Tipica 73 A Mi Que Willie Colon & Celia Cruz Mi Caso Africando Fethial Sama Khol Tshala Muana Kalume Africando Gombo Elizeth Cardoso Manha de Carnaval Agostinho dos Santos A Felicidade Joao Gilberto Saudade Fez Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto Falsa Bahia Gliberto, Getz, Jobim The Girl From Ipanema Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto Eu Vim Da Bahia Joao Gilberto Corcovado Joao Gilberto Chega de Saudade Luiz Bonfa Manha de Carnaval Joao & Astrid Gilberto Samba de Minha Terra Joao Gilberto Desafinado Bossacucanova & Roberto Menescal Agua de Beber Joao Gilberto E Luxo So Baden Powell & Vinicius de Moraes Labareda unk. Samba de Orfeu Martinho da Vila A Serra do Rola Moca Joao Gilberto Medley Tchakabum De Balao Pagod’art Jogou Jogou Joao Gilberto O Amor em Paz Joao Gilberto Coisa Mais Linda Getz & Gilbereto O Grande Amor
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Sun07
Posted by Big Red on Jul 7, 2019 in Playlists |
Joseito Fernandez Guajira Guantanamera Conjunto Los Montunos A Orillas del Cauto Ignacio Pineiro & Los Santos Mayeya, No Jueges con los Santos Betty Everett It’s In His Kiss Les Bantous de la Capitale El Manicero/Mayeya Nganga Edo Potpourri les Grandes Sax d’Afrique Fally Ipupa French Kiss Zitaneylo Ya Cfa Besame Mucho Richard Bona & Mandekan Cubano Jokoh Jokoh Marcel Tjahe Afric’ Ambiance Mama Ohandja Adada Prince Kiss Ohio Players Love Rollerecoaster The Olympics Good Lovin’ Nyoro Royal Horn Ensemble Rwakanembe Brass Monkey Brass Band Doo Wa Ditty Ogoekrom Brass Band No. 2 Yesu Ye Medze Lakou Mizik Iko Kreyol Jacky Lova Japonais Tabou Combo Spitfire Krosfyah w/ Edwin Yearwood French Kiss Jack Radics It’s In Her Kiss
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Sun07
Posted by Big Red on Jul 7, 2019 in Playlists |
Mongorama Palo Mayombe Orq. Don Gonzalo Fernandez Popurri Picao Jeannot Bel Independence Tchatcha Antoine Moundanda Kesse Kesse Kikuma Nlangi Malafu Ya Pierre Jean Bosco Mwenda Mama Na Mwana Wendo Kolosoy Bino Bananie Le Grand Kalle & Gonzalo Ferenandez Laurent Fantome The Arsenio Rodriguez Project Arsenio Medley Pedrito Martinez Que Palo Sam Talanis Remontada Laurent Des Biens Ngulu L’African Fiesta National Mokitani Ya Wendo Franco, Mangwana & T.P. OK Jazz Matata Ya Mwasi Na Mobali Esilaka Te Mose Fan Fan Lipopo Ville Dr. Nico & l’African Fiesta Sukisa Fanta Diara
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Sun23
Posted by Big Red on Jun 23, 2019 in Playlists |
Major Lance Um Um Um Um Um Um Clyde McPhatter RocK & Cry Jose Conde y Ola Fresca Ay Que Rico Henry Fiol Si Tu Cocinas Como Caminas Sam Talanis Serment d’Amour Didan & Petit Pierre Mong Mweku Samba Mapangala & Orch. Virunga Kaa Chonjo Tchico Tchicaya & O. Les Evades Nalali Libanda Franco & T.P. OK Jazz Testament Ya Bowule Super Star de Dakar Mane Kouma Khole Thiyova Rocky Marsiano Psycho Balo Stanislas Tohon Dja, Dja, Dja Newen Afrobeat Come y Calla Manu Dibango Ah! Freak Sans Fric The Arsenio Rodriguez Project Potpourri The Pedrito Martinez Group Lengua de Obbara Wilson & His Combo Que Suave Patrice Roberts Like It Hot Swapi & Ultimate Rejects Party Start
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Thu20
Posted by Big Red on Jun 20, 2019 in Playlists |
Los Van Van Ya Empezo la Fiesta El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Me Libere Kekele Mbote ya Pamba Rumbanella Band Naluki Motuniusi Jeannot Bel Felicite 4 Stars Nvuna Chantal Bopol Mansiamina Maquereau Dino Vangu & Africa Nova Kansebu Sam Mangwana Keba na Liberte Herbie Mann Summertime The Pointer Sisters Yes We Can Can Thomas Chauke & Shinyori Sisters Vatana Vanharhu Elias Mathebula & Chivani Sisters Ntela a Tingangeni The Gaylads Soul Sister Baaba Maal Mamadi Fatou Guewel Sama Naar Bi Gustavie Cham Maman Depi Ou Pati Da Lata Serious
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Thu20
Posted by Big Red on Jun 20, 2019 in Playlists |
Susie Hansen Elegua Conjunto Oye Vengo Sabroso Laba Sosseh Ay Que No Africando Dacefo Bembeya Jazz Payapaya Congotronics Bosamba Ndeke Ballou Canta & Luciana Kansai Bavon Marie Marie & Negro Success Biamba Mbnga Ya Nini? Dr. John Iko Iko The Dixie Cups Iko Iko Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers Jock-A-Mo Mac Rebennack & The Soul Orch. The Point Roland Stone Something Special Frankie Ford Sea Cruise Mac Rebennack Storm Warning Jerry Byrne Lights Out Professor Longhair Tipitina Dr. John Juncko Partner Allen Toussaint Everything I Do Gohn Be Funky Professor Longhair & Earl King Big Chief Hot 8 Brass Band Keepin’ It Funky King Floyd Groove Me James Booker Piano Salad
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Thu20
Posted by Big Red on Jun 20, 2019 in Playlists |
Chocolate Machanambe Santiago Ceron Lindo Yambu Evoloko Jocker & Langa Langa Stars Souvenir Zitany Ya Cfa Mpenzi Wangu Vicente Garcia & Juan Luis Guerra Loma de Cayenas Jimmy Soul Get an Ugly Girl to Marry You Papaito Yo Bailo con la Mas Fea Bo Diddley Say Man Arsenio Rodriguez y Su Conjunto Necesito una Mujer Cocinera Soothsayers Eagle Song Newen Afrobeat Curiche Nelstone’s Hawaiians Mobile County Blues The Crusaders Stomp & Buck Dance Yellow Jackets Huskin’ Bee Perujazz Homenaje a Perez Prado Howlin’ Wolf Rockin’ Daddy Jacob Desvarieux & George Decimus Yelele Dede Saint-Prix Boz la Doris Troy Just One Look Mpongo Love Onyati Millie Small My Boy Lollipop
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Thu20
Posted by Big Red on Jun 20, 2019 in Playlists |
Celeste Mendoza Consuelate Como Yo Elio Reve y su Charangon Willy Siete Reales Cachao con Los Papines Tunas Se Quemo Bavon Marie Marie Nadendela Mibali Bana OK Tu Es Mon Seul Probleme Lee Perry & Subatomic Sound System War Ina Babylon Bembeya Jazz National Waraba Mighty Sparrow We Don’t Want No War Thelonious Monk Well You Needn’t Fela Kuti & Roy Ayers Africa-Center of the World Trio Select Deux Petit Pigeons Altiery Dorival Kele Keke Skah-Shah America Bob Marley & The Wailers Baby We’ve Got a Date Bob Marley & The Wailers One Love Bob Marley & The Wailers Exodus
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Sun19
Posted by Big Red on May 19, 2019 in Uncategorized |
The truly great Congolese rhythm and mi-solo guitarist Bopol Mansiamina suffered a serious medical condition and needs our collective support. A Go Fund Me page (link below) has been set up to help. If everyone who has ever danced to Bopol’s great work with so many bands, including the monstrous 4 Stars, contributed a nickel, he’d be in the clear. Please give what you can. Thanks ever so much.
https://www.gofundme.com/bopol-medical-fund
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Sun19
Posted by Big Red on May 19, 2019 in Playlists |
Cachao Lluvia Viento y Cana SAR All Stars Campanitas de Cristal Kekele Fungola Motema Didan et Petit Pierre Ata Ndele Orchestre Veve Fatoumata King Curtis & the Kingpins Memphis Soul Stew Junior Walker Roadrunner Nyboma et Lipwa Lipwa Massele Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe Yoba Chukwu Chief Dr. Oliver De Coque Akalaka Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Samba The Juju Orchestra Kind of Rhythm Astrud & Joao Gilberto w/Stan Getz Corcovado Cesaria Evora Petit Pays Jocelyn Beroard Vini Sere Phil Control Parfum l’Anmou Kassav’ Rosa Zouk All Stars Tn Pou Konpran Walter Ferguson Blessed Calypsonian Calypso Rose Calypso Queen Marcels Blue Moon
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Sun19
Posted by Big Red on May 19, 2019 in Playlists |
Bopol Mansiamina Ce Le Pupi y su Charanga He Ha Bugaloo Billy Bland Let the Little Girl Dance Tiica 73 Buco una Chiquita Somo Somo & Mose Fan Fan Hello Hello Mose Se ‘Fan Fan’ Serge L’Orchestre Makassy Mosese Mose Fan Fan Molema Mose Fan Fan Buka Bisengo Somo Somo & Mose Fan Fan Mamita Franco & T.P. OK Jazz Dje Melasi M Pop Musik Mose Se Sengo Bana Ba Congo Bana O.K. Malelisa J’ai Peur Vicky & Lovy du Zaire Bolingo Ekeyi Na Moto Mose Fan Fan Lipopo Ville Mose Fan Fan Papa Lolo Somo Somo & Mose Fan Fan Odile
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Sat11
Posted by Big Red on May 11, 2019 in Uncategorized |
The truly great Congolese rhythm and mi-solo guitarist Bopol Mansiamina suffered a serious medical condition and needs our collective support. A Go Fund Me page (link below) has been set up to help. If everyone who has ever danced to Bopol’s great work with so many bands, including the monstrous 4 Stars, contributed a nickel, he’d be in the clear. Please give what you can. Thanks ever so much.
https://www.gofundme.com/bopol-medical-fund
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Sat11
Posted by Big Red on May 11, 2019 in Uncategorized |
The estimable and keen-eared Derek Rather sat in this week to fine effect, wouldn’t you agree?
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Sat11
Posted by Big Red on May 11, 2019 in Playlists |
Charanga de la 4 Baila Mi Son Chocolate Lo Que Dice Usted Dobet Gnahore Dala Jupiter & Okwess Musonsu Bopol Mansiamina & Mode Success Pitie Quatre Etoiles Double Double Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin I Like It Pete Rodriguez I Like It Like That Professor Longhair Hey Little Girl Fats Domino Hello Josephine Mdou Moctar A Fleur Tamgak Bwa Bande Ke Byen Prservation Hall Jazz Band Tootie Ma Kermit Ruffins & Barbecue Swingers Jock-A-Mo Irma Thomas Hitting On Nothing Zigaboo Modeliste Les Bon Temps Roule Allen Toussaint Shoo-Ra Neville Brothers Saxafunk The Meters Cissy Strut Eddie Bo Hook & Sling Walter “Wolfman” Washington Wolf Funk Hot B Brass Band What’s My Name The Pinettes Brass Band Grazin in the Grass Calypso Rose Woman Smarter
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Sat11
Posted by Big Red on May 11, 2019 in Uncategorized |
The effervescent and enthusiastic Ade James filled in this week. You thoroughly enjoyed his offerings, did you not?
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Wed17
Posted by Big Red on Apr 17, 2019 in Playlists |
SAR All Stars Lamento Borincano Charlie Rodriguez y su Conjunto Cuchillo Para la Pina Cubana Hector Cassanova & Johnny Pacheco Agua de Clavelito Simaro Massiya Lutumba Mabele Bozi Boziana Diakina Langa Langa Diana Ya Mama Simaro Massiya Lutumba Eau Benite Dorothy Masuka Hapo Zamani Mateo & Miriam Vanodanana Pure Gold Izimvana/Dikonyana Brenda Fassie Vuli Ndlela Sauti Sol Kamasutra Yanga Ron Con Limon Boza Boza La Nelda Pina El Sucusu Zaiko Langa Langa Amour Suicide
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Sun07
Posted by Big Red on Apr 7, 2019 in Playlists |
Miguel Zenon Tipico David Sanchez Capulito de Aleli Cecile McLorin Salvant I Didn’t Know What Time It Was SFJazz Collective It Takes a Village Richard Bona & Mandekan Cubano Muntula Moto Papa Noel Sandokan Veteranos del Caribe Merecumbe en Saxofon World Saxophone Quartet Belly Up Perez Prado Que Rico el Mambo Machito, Chico O’Farrill, Dizzy Gillespie Exuberante John Coltrane Quartet A Love Supreme Dick & Dee Dee The Mountain High Mike Ejeagha This Merengue Tabou Combo Wrong Number Franco Merengue Os Jovens do Prenda Merengue Aguenta a Certa Luis Vargas Los Ladrones Rafaelito Arias y su Conjunto Maria Morena
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Sun07
Posted by Big Red on Apr 7, 2019 in Playlists |
Alegre All Stars El Sopon Estrellas de Areito Maracaibo Oriental unk. Miserlou Dick Dale Miseelou Sol Ho’opi’i Kauoha Msi Annafiki Diaau R Babedi Ronnie Moipolai Happy New Year Son House Pearline Elmore James Done Somebody Wrong King Nawahi’s Hawaiians Ticklin’ the Strings Dr. Nico Mambo Hawaienne Bo Diddley Let Me Pass Sunny Ade Syncro Feelings Demola Adepoju Moji Akanni Animashaun Okete Oni Yin’Bon Solo’De
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Sun07
Posted by Big Red on Apr 7, 2019 in Uncategorized |
No play list as we held our annual fundraiser this week. A big thanks to all who contributed to keeping Groove Time on the air for another year!
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Sun17
Posted by Big Red on Mar 17, 2019 in Playlists |
Machado El Baile del Suavito Pedro Depestre Descarga con Todos Alfredo de la Fe Affiba Michael O’Domhnaill & Kevin Burke Pigeon on the Gate The Bothy Band A Jig and Five Reels Cuban Marimba Band Kacha Cha Mlimani Park Orchestra Tucheze Sikinde Les Bantous Kondi Bozi Boziana Kokoli Professor Longhair Tipitina The Wild Tchoupitoulas Big Chief Got a Golden Crown Revolutionary Snake Ensemble Iko Iko Tchakabum Tesoro de Pirata Estacao Primera de Mangueira Historia pra Ninar Gente Grande Od Tapo Imi Iko Iko Silvertones Steel Band Happy Wanderer BP Renegades Steel Orchestra Hookin Meh Salty Body Good Patrice Roberts Not One Thing Skinny Fabulous, Bunji Garlin Famalay Jonathan Dubbery Montserrat Irie
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Sun10
Posted by Big Red on Mar 10, 2019 in Playlists |
Claudine Clark Party Lights Celia Cruz El Tumbao y Celia Mbilai Bel Sisi Mandela Faya Tess Jamais Kolonga Bebe Manga Ami O Miriam Makeba Pata Pata Tina Turner A Fool In Love Big Mama Thornton Hound Dog Mahotella Queens Morobaraba Linda Leida La Vida Continua Mpongo Love Onyati Les Amazones de Guinee Wamato Lady Isa Kuteleza si Kwanguku Fatou Guewel Sama Naar Bi Damily Stock Tampon Billie Holiday Blue Moon Ana Moura Leva-me aos Fados Aicha Kone Kiriba Aretha Franklin Soulville Angelique Kidjo Baby Come Back Tatiana Miath La Vi Tanya St-Val Vini Vwe Mwen Singing Sandra Die With Dignity Calypso Rose Do Them Back Sophia George Girlie Girlie Marcia Griffiths Feel Like Jumping
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Mon04
Posted by Big Red on Mar 4, 2019 in Playlists |
Chakachas Jungle Fever Show Promoter & His Group Azu Alala Alfredo de la Fe Yo Soy el Punto Cubano Baba Gaston Ekelekele Les Mangelepa Mbungu Sanchez El Paso Goebel Reeves & the Texas Drifters The Yodelin’ Teacher Bruce Channel Hey Baby Mose Se Sengo Solo B’nite Ronald Rubinel Pli Fo Champagn Vini Eric Coureux I Need You Max Severin Ase Pate Gamma Express Ban’m Nan Cho Batako Chic Batako Nyboma & Lipwa Lipwa Kamale Les Kamale Olela Barcelona Ghana Revolution Asilbi Mansa
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Mon04
Posted by Big Red on Mar 4, 2019 in Playlists |
Roberto Torres El Castgiador Pupi Legarreta Hay Que Gozar la Vida Orquesta Harlow La Cartera Martinho da Vila A Serra do Rola Moca Dudu Tucci Saudacao a Ogum Biera-Mar Bezerra da Silva Malandro Nao Vacila Sergio Mendes Magalenha Les Ambassadeurs Homenaje a los Ambassadores Orcheste Poly-Rhythmo de Cotonou Semassa Gnonnas Pedro Hommage a Omar Bongo Africando Hwomevonon Afrisa International Orchestre Masolo Ya Zando Franco & T.P. OK Jazz Bourreau Des Coeurs Soweto Gospel Choir Sabashiya Abazali The Mgababa Queens Mapthuthi Tempo All Stars Take Off Miguel Zenon Cadenas Bobby Sanabria America Etienne Charles Dame Lorraine Soweto Gospel Choir Sitting In Limbo
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Mon04
Posted by Big Red on Mar 4, 2019 in Playlists |
Tito Rodriguez Yambere Machito w/Charlie Parker Mango Mangue Spanish Harlem Orchestra Somos Uno Youssou N’Dour Allah Atebass, Zele le Bombardier Bikutsi Movement Bumba Massa Souveniers Vicky Longomba Bana OK Ma Hele Dino Vangu & Ntumba Valentin Deception d’Amour Elie Solo Ewawa Djely Fode Kouyate Photo Star Ibro Diabate Tonton Yoan Soriano El Hombre Tuyo Soy Yo Grupo Mayoral Embrujo Luis Vargas Protagonista Twoubadou Champette Lakou Mizik Panama’m Tonbe Madilu & Pepe Kalle Magali
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Mon04
Posted by Big Red on Mar 4, 2019 in Playlists |
The Ethiopians Reggae Hit the Town Wailers Keep On Moving Anthony B Beat Down Babylon Wall Barcelona Ghana Revolution Asilbi Mansa Fiona Sweets for My Sweet Chaka Demus & Pliers Twist and Shout Toots & The Maytals Louie Louie Jenny One Shot Double Barrell Dave & Ansel Collins Double Barrell Prince Buster Judge Dread Derrick Morgan Tougher Than Tough Max Romeo Wan Inna Babylon The Upsetters Dollar in the Teeth Typical Fete One, Two, Three Victor Essiet & the Mandators Things Fall Apart The Ethiopians Things a Get from Bad to Worse Fab 5 Jamaican Woman Lovindeer Babylon Boops Lorna Bennett Day Day Light Marcia Griffiths Feel Like Jumping Lynn Taitt Bog Walk Don Drummod Knock Out Punch Eric Donaldson A Weh We a Go Do Eric Donaldson Sweet Jamaica Shaggy Josey Wales, Mr Vegas, etc. Sweet Jamaica Ken Lazarus Beatles Got to Go The Skatalites Ball of Fire
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Mon21
Posted by Big Red on Jan 21, 2019 in Playlists |
Patato & Totico Nuestro Barrio Chocolate Machinambe Johnny Pacheco Oyeme Mulata Orchestra Baobab Papa Ndiaye O. Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Zizi Les Bantous de la Capitale Boumamou Sili Les Mangelepa Saad Baba Gaston Ilunga Ilunga Papa Ndiaye Delou Ngeweul Super Etoile de Dakar Baye Waly Jaojoby Mitiadavia Vola Conjunto Jardin El Siquisiri Damily Tsy Miroro Gramacks Wooy Midebar Jacob Desvarieux Oh Madiana Georges Decimus Ou Paka Tann’ The Incredible Myron B Talking Parang Mv Virgin Soca Lita Bembo & Orchestre Stukas Oli
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Mon21
Posted by Big Red on Jan 21, 2019 in Playlists |
Maravilla de Florida El Manicero Daniel Ponce Arawe Patato y Papaito La Ambulancia Hector Daniel y la Constelacion La Habana Si Pero Orquesta Tipica Tropical El Guayabero Frank Bello y su Cahranga Sonerito Canta el Son Bumba Massa Batindi Yo Kekele Tubela Estrellas Cubanas Esas No Son Cubanas Afia Mala & Orquesta Aragon Vivissesse Le Grand Kalle Africa d’Ambiance Bumba Massa Pamplemousse Kekele Yoka Biso l’Afrisa International Ngalaka T.P. OK Jazz Cooperation Skah Shah #1 Bel Ti Machann Wesli Marijo Coupe Cloue Anba Bannann Orquesta Broadway Guajira del Amor Stephen Osadebe Odindu Nyuliba Sunny Ade Kita Kita Ko M’ola Irene Mawela Tshavhuyo Thabang Tabane Bengekho Ed Watson & His Brass Circle Amio Buffy Soak It
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Mon21
Posted by Big Red on Jan 21, 2019 in Playlists |
Los Rumberos de la Bahia Oye Mi Omele Hector Daniel y la Constelacion La Habana Si Peero Bumba Massa Tout Simplement African Jazz & Grand Kalle Parafifi Dr. Nico & African Fiesta Limbisa Ngai Dr Nico Kassanda Ntumba Les Tambours de Brazza Nalela Na Tina Jupiter & Okwesse Musonsu Sebongile Kgaila Tika Molamu Ronnie Moipolai Happy New Year Societe Edemi de Stanleyville Tala Bango Ilunga Patrice Misomba Victor Mamwana Kufika Munda Bachata Haiti A Donde Vas Bruce Channel Hey Baby Cha Wa Hey Baby Ebo Taylor Ankoma’m Angelique Kidjo Crosseyed and Painless Bokante & Metropole Orkest Don’t Do It Anbessa Orchestra Negestat Bombino Tamasheq Toko Telo Tsy Tea Rah
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Mon21
Posted by Big Red on Jan 21, 2019 in Playlists |
Patato Feliz Navidad Ismael Riviera Bomba de Navidad Carlos Embale Te Deseo Felicidades Fania All Stars Qutate Tu Senen Suarez y Su Conjunto En la Noche Buena Cuban All Stars Descarga Pa’ Gozar El Gran Combo A la Loma de Belen Celia Cruz y La Sonora Matancera Fiesta de Navidad Felix Chappotin y Miguelito Cuni Lechon y Bachata Orquesta America Alegre Navidad Juan Carlos y su Dan Den Sones de Beny Conjunto Matamoros Noche Buena Cachao, Ruben Blades Felicidades/Bomba en Navidad Alfredo Valdes Jr. La Fiesta No Es para Feos Orq. Charangoa Son Yabero Charanga La Tapa Presente y Pasado Cuba L.A. Good King Wenceslas La Charanga 76 Café de Hialeah
Vocal Sampling We Wish You a Merry Christmas The Bobs Mambo, Santa, Mambo Nat King Cole Joy to the World Avk Avak African Gospel Choir Bolingo The African Children’s Choir Ella Fitzgerald Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Souzy Kasseya La Telephone Sonne Franco et le T.P. OK Jazz Les “On Dit” Jan Luna Winter Wonderland Lynn August Christmas by the Bar-B-Que Manuela Pioche, Henri Debs Joseph Mon Cher Fidele Wuta Mayi Le Monde N’est Pa Mechant Coupe Cloue Leogane O’Jays Love Train John Coltrane A Love Supreme The Mighty Diamonds Frosty the Snowman Scrunter Eat Something Byron Lee & Dragonaires w/Maytals Happy Christmas Kashief Lindo Rockin’ Christmas
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Mon21
Posted by Big Red on Jan 21, 2019 in Playlists |
Richard Egues Angoa Maraca Caramelo a Quilo Joseph Spence Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Antoine Moundanda Bounsana Zao Sorcier Ensorcele Pamelo Mounk’a Adeyi la Cherie Noire Samba Mapangala & O. Virunga Jirani Werrason Congo Uni Tchico Tchicaya & Les Evades Sanga Sango Eloloko Jocker & Langa Langa Stars Alika Dayme Arocena Gods of Yoruba Bola Abimbola Orin Ibo Combo Fe Grog la Mache Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe Agbalu Aka Na Azo Ani The Mighty Diamonds Frosty the Snowman
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Mon03
Posted by Big Red on Dec 3, 2018 in Playlists |
Fernando Lavoy
El Mensajero
Primitivo Santos y su Orquesta
Soy Quisqueyano
Yumuri
Ven vamos a Bailar
Mary Wells
Bye Bye Baby
Kosmos Moutouari
Madou Sesselesse
Ike & Tina Turner
Good Bye, So Long
Trio De Pa Kos & Orchestre le Peuple
M’boka M’boka
Wuta Mayi
Tout Mal Se Paie Ici Bas
Nyboma & Kamale Dynamique
Zatcha
Quatre Etioles
Mawa na Nagi
I.K Dairo & Hos Blue Spots
Omo Owa Ijesha
Emperor Dele Ojo
Jekoyewa
Fania All Stars
Guajira con Tumbao
Johnny Pacheco
Corso y Montuno
Pape Fall & African Salsa
Suma Yool
Boncana Maiga
Africando Nada Mas
Papa Wet
Na Timba
Rantamplan, Mbilia Rogers, K-Tino
Bikutsi Panach
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Sun25
Posted by Big Red on Nov 25, 2018 in Playlists |
Eddie Holland
Jamie
Alfredo de la Fe
Juaniquita
Tipica Novel
Yo Prifiero el Son
Los Camperos del Valle
El Caballo
Les Bantous de la Capitale
Les Bantous de la Capitale
Le Ry-Co Jazz
Mambo Ry-Co
Flying Jazz Queens
Siyahamba
Etta James
Tell Mama
Zed Nkabinde
Inkonjane Jive
Majestic Jazz Group
Celebrite
Los Angeles Orchestra
Hamba Hamba Madala
Magic Sax Quartet
Cachita
Los Diplomaticos
Ay Chave
Dr. Nico Kassanda
Ngalula
Liengo
Esengo ya la Beaute
Kitenge
Odjali na Mouchoir?
Mose Allison
Everybody Cryin’ Mercy
The Ethiopians
The Word Is Love
Pioneers
Su Su Su
Jimmy Cliff
World Upside Down
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Sun25
Posted by Big Red on Nov 25, 2018 in Playlists |
Chucho Valdes
100 Anos de Bebo
Monguito el Unico
Esa Eres Tu
Colon 264
Juniquita
Docteur Nico
Mash Up
Dr. Nico & African Fiesta
Limbisa Ngai
Dr. Nico & African Fiesta
Merengue President
African Jazz
Miwela Miwela
Franco & Josky Kiambukuta
Limbisa Ngai
Orchestre Negro Succes
Maika
Docteur Nico
Mamu Wa Mpoyi
CDQ
Ghana Must Go
Dazz Band
Let It Whip
The Scorpions & Saif Abu Bakr
Forsaa Saeeda
The Bar-Kays
Freakshow On the Dance Floor
Superfonicos
Suelta
James Brown
It’s a New Day
The Mauskovic Dance Band
Things to Do
Walter Ferguson
Bugaloo
Joseph Spence
Jump in the Line
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Sun04
Posted by Big Red on Nov 4, 2018 in Playlists |
Laba Sosseh & Orquesta Aragon
Viva Africa
Afia Mala & Orquesta Aragon
Maman
Roy Orbison
Dream Baby
Malage Lugendo & T.P. OK Jazz
Testament Ya Bowule
Major Lance
Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um
Rumbanella Band
Ngalula
Mose Fan Fan
Nawa For You
Los Mozambiques
La Agatha
Septeto Santiaguero & El Canario
Gusto y Sabor
Charanga America
Somos los Que Estamos
Rumba Ereira
Gallina
Mamadou Diabate
Mun Ye Mun Ye
Haruna Ishola & His Apala Group
Mafi Kan Won Wa Ninu Meta
Vakero
Chula Eres Tu
Poxi Presha
Ontogolo Time
Tallawit Timbouctou
Adernibah
Ruff-N-Smooth
Azingele
Keche
Aluguntugui
Mighty Shadow
Whap Cocoye
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Sun04
Posted by Big Red on Nov 4, 2018 in Playlists |
Alegre All Stars
Se Acabo Lo Que Se Deba
Cesta All Stars
No Hace Falta Papel
Koffi Olomide
La Foudre
MJ 30
Tshobo
Bumba Massa
Africa Telema
Screaming Jay Hawkins
I Put a Spell on You
Benin Vodun
Polyrythmie
Antoine Dougtbe
Ya Mi Ton Gbe
Los Hombres Calientes
Vodou Hoodoo Babalu
Wawa & His Group
Braqve Guede Banda
Boukman Experience
Se Kreyol Nou Ya
Tabou Combo
A Kou Chou Kou Chou
Charles Sheffield
It’s Your Voodoo Working
The Neville Brothers
Voodoo
Orchestre Poly Rhythmo
Il N’est Jamais Trop Tard
Voudun Benin
Papa Zibotey
Faye Tess
Laurent Fantome
Barbara Kanam
Viva del Congo
Andy Narell & Relator
Love in the Cemetary
Peter Tosh
Vampire
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Sun04
Posted by Big Red on Nov 4, 2018 in Playlists |
Los Jubilados
Quimbombo
Miguel Quintana
A la Loma de Belen
Les Bantous de la Capitale
Kumbele Kumbele
African Fiesta
Bunga
Desmond Dekker & The Aces
Bongo Gal
The El Capris
Ko Ko Wop
Marvin Gaye
Ain’t That Peculiar
Maytones
Billy Goat
The Versatiles
Love Only Me
The Versatiles
Lu-Lu Bell
Sally Nyolo
Bebe Sirimike
Sam Fan Thomas
Noa
Elie Solo
Luyalu
Kekele
Kubola
Isifi Lokole
Balobi
Elektric Voodoo
Yeah!
Fela Kuti
Coffin for Head of State
Tony Allen
Wolf Eats Wolf
Minor Empire
Istambul’dan a Uskudar Yol Gider
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Tue25
Posted by Big Red on Sep 25, 2018 in Playlists |
Miguelito Cuni
El Diablo Tun Tun
Monguito
Veracruz
Cortijo y su Combo
Cucala
Barbara Kanam
Viva del Congo
Nyboma
Lemba Lemba
Baba Gaston
Illunga Illunga
Kassav
Rosa
Les Etoiles du Zouk
I Saler
Champagn
Vini
Mavis Staples
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Mavis Staples & Sam Moore
Take Me to the River
Martha & the Vandellas
Dancing In the Streets
The Staples Singers
Glory Glory Halelujah
Mavis Staples
99 and 1/2
Mavis Staples & Aretha Franklin
Oh Happy Day
Burl Ives
Big Rock Candy Mountain
Muntali & Sapao
Mayo Wafwa
Jimmie Rodgers
In the Jailhouse Now
Woody Guthrie
Talking Hard Work
Charles Ozimba
Safari ya Baraka
Dele Abiodun & His Top Hitters
Edumare Gbe Rere Ko Wa
Christy Essien Igbokwe
My Love Can Move Mountains
Jolly Boys
Donkey Want Water
Lead Belly
Good Night Irene
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Tue25
Posted by Big Red on Sep 25, 2018 in Playlists |
The Ethiopians
Reggae Hiot the Town
The Upsetters
Waap You Waa
The Maytones
Throw Down Your Arms
The Maytones
Billy Goat
Toots & The Maytals
Louie Louie
Wailers
Baby We’ve Got a Date
Wailers
Bend Down Low
Wailers
Maga Dog
Desmond Dekker & The Aces
Music Like Dirt
Desmond Dekker & The Aces
Hippopotamus
Wailing Souls
Fire House Rock
Pioneers w/Lynn Taitt & The Jets
Run Come Walla
The Bleechers
Come Into My Parlour
Carl Malcolm
Fattie Bum Bum
Heptones
Fattie Fattie
Clancy Eccles
Fattie Fattie
Slickers
Run Fattie
Maytones
Billie Goat
Eric Barnett
Quaker City
The Versatiles
Lu-Lu Bell
Culture
Two Sevens Clash
TheMighty Diamonds
Right Time
Steel Pulse
Prodigal Son
Stranger Cole & Gladdy
Skanking Monkey
Derrick Morgan
Conquering Ruler
Justin Hinds
Carry Go Bring Come
Walter Ferguson
Calaloo
Stanley Beckford
Sam Fi Man
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Tue18
Posted by Big Red on Sep 18, 2018 in Playlists |
Soweto Gospel Choir
Sabashiya Abazali, Sabela
Delvis el Salseero
Grand Kalle Tbk
Arsenio Rodriguez
Murumba
Linda Leida
Cabio Sile Yeyeo
Theo Blaise Kounkou
Liteya Choc
African All Stars
Timithe
Kante Manfila
Mobereya
Adjaratou Sissoko & Manden Jaliya
Kinzan
Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmeiri
Ritmo Uni
Randy Weston
Niger Mambo
Thomas Mapfumo
Gwindingew Rine Shumba
Stella Chiweshe
Mayaya
MC WM, MC Leleto, MC Kadinho
`Bumbum Bate a Pampa
Bomba Estereo
Huepaje
Las Cafeteras
La Bamba Rebelde
Juan Carlos Coronel
Patacon Pisa’o
El Binomio de Oro
El Higueron
Gilberto Gil
Pela Internet
Linton Kwesi Johnson
It Dread inna Inglan
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Tue18
Posted by Big Red on Sep 18, 2018 in Playlists |
Alberto Zayas
Oh Don Juan
Cachao y su Conjunto
Bailando Entre Espumas
Afro Cuban All Stars
Tumba Palo Cocuye
Mayaula Mayoni
Ko Tika Te
Youlou Mabiala
Amina Koulibali
Chief Dr. Oliver de Coque
The Tragedy Journey of Two Friend
Smokey Robinson & Aretha Franklin
Ooh Baby Baby
Ray Charles & Aretha Franklin
It Takes Two
Ray Charles & Aretha Franklin
Ain’t But the One
Son House
Death Letter Blues
Charlie Patton
Mississippi Bo Weavil Blues
Bukka White
Bukka’s Jitterbug Swing
Les Pionniers de la Music Congolaise
Tebo
Orchestre Kiam
Memi
Mama Ohandja
Adada
Bikol Joseph
Yango Sarah
Ray Barretto
Guarare
John “Dandy” Rodriguez
Yo Soy Congo
Orquestra Brasiliera de Musica Jamaica
Atlantida
Curumin
Ela
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Mon03
Posted by Big Red on Sep 3, 2018 in Playlists |
Carlos Embale
Ya Se Acabaron las Penas
Papaito
Aprieta en el Rincon
Monguito
En Mi Casa Bailen Rumba
M’Bilia Bel
Nakei Nairobi
Aretha Franklin
Freeway of Love
Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco
Quimbara
Desmond Dekker & The Aces
Bongo Gal
Kumbia Kings
Boom Boom
B.B. King
Hully Gully Twist
Chaka Demus & Pliers w/ Jack Radics
Twist & Shout
Sam Mangwana
Fati Mata
Jose Alberto El Canario
Fatimata
Fela Ransome Kuti & Africa 70
Monday Morning in Lagos
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
Last Revolutionary
Tony Allen, Baaba Maal, Ray Lema,
Archie Shepp & Positive Black Soul
No Agreement
Reger Kom
Na Waya
St. Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review
Policy of Truth
The Techniques
The Time Has Come
Orquestra Brasiliera de Musica Jamaica
Atlantida
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Mon03
Posted by Big Red on Sep 3, 2018 in Playlists |
Toots Hibbert
Hard to Handle
Toots & the Maytals
Bam Bam
Toots & the Maytals
Sweet & Dandy
Phyllis Dillon
Don’t Stay Away
Pat Kelly
How Long
The Techniques
Love Is Not a Gamble
Pat Kelly & Tifa
Win Your Love
The Techniques
Run Come Celebrate
The Pioneers
Boss Festival
The Ethiopians
Here I Come
Desmond Dekker
Intensified ’68
Andy Capp
The Law
The Upsetters
Return of Django
Peter Tosh
Stepping Razor
The Versatiles
Lu-Lu Bell
Prince Buster
Ten Commandments
Roland Alphonso
El Pussycat Ska
Ernest Ranglin
Below the Bassline
Blood Fire Posse
Get Flat
Peter Tosh
Legalize It
The Expanders
`Top Shelf
Rita Marley
One Draw
Shaggy, Josey Wales, Mr. Vegas
Voices of Sweet Jamaica
Lady Saw & Shaggy
Love Is Strange
CJ Lewis
Sweets for My Sweet
Chaka Demus & Pliers
Twist & Shout
Pat Kelly
Dark End of the Street
The Techniques
The Time Has Come
Pluto Shervington
Dancing Mood
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Mon03
Posted by Big Red on Sep 3, 2018 in Playlists |
Los Hierrezielos
Hey Caramba
Juan Carlos Alfonso y su Dan Den
Sones del Beny
El Canario y Septeto Santiaguero
Rita la Caimana
La India de Oriente
Yo Soy el Punto Cubano
Linda Leida
A Comer Chicharron
El Indio
Hacheros pa’ un Palo
Miguel Quintana
Elena la Cumbanchera
Havana Mambo
El Tumbaito
Orquesta America
Guantanamo
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca
El de la Rumba Soy Yo
Africando
Doni Doni
Orquesta Broadway
Ven a Bailar Son Montuno
Sam Mangwana
Maria Tebbo
Sam Mangwana
Jamais Kolonga
Pepe Kalle & Nyboma
Amour Perdu
Laba Sosseh & Orquesta Aragon
Akoguin Theresa
Nyboma
Okino
Afia Mala & Orquesta Aragon
Sweet Africa
Aretha Franklin
Somewhere
Grant Green
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
Mahalia Jackson
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
Albertina Walker
I Know He Can, Believe He Will
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Didn’t It Rain
Aretha Franklin
How I Got Over
Dinah Washington & Brook Benton
A Rockin’ Good Way
Big Mama Thornton
Hound Dog
Etta James
Something’s Got a Hold On Me
Aretha Franklin
Soulville
Sam Cooke
Wondeerful World
Solomon Burke
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
Aretha Franklin
Respect
Aretha Franklin & Ray Charles
Ain’t But the One
Aretha Franklin
See Saw
Aretha Franklin
Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin
Rock Steady
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Tue14
Posted by Big Red on Aug 14, 2018 in Playlists |
Henry Fiol
No Hace Falta Papel
Saoco
El Platnero
Beny More & Perez Prado
Que Te Pasa Jose?
El Canario & Septeto Santiaguera
Gusto y Sabor
Pancho Amat y El Cabildo de Son
Capultio de Aleli
Yomo Toro
La Bamba
Nelson Gonzalez
Aguanta Ahi
Arsenio Rodriguez
Yimbila
Charanga Colonial
La Sitiera
Okonkolo
Canto por Obatala
World Saxophone Quartet
West Africa Snap
Magic Sax Quartet
Cachita
Dayramir Gonzalez
Sencillez
Maraca
Danzon Barroco
John Coltrane
Afro Blue
Mongo Santamaria
Afro Blue
Sun Ra & His Arkestra
Kingdom of Not
Lemon Bucket Orkestra
Heroes
Nigeria Fuji Machine
Ore Owe
Geydu-Bley Ambolley
The Message
Dr. Nico et l’African Fiesta Sukisa
Bougie Ya Motema
Bavon Marie Marie
Muana 15 Ans
l’Orchestre Yamba Yamba Beto Ba
Makengo Nkunga
Les Aiglons
Cuisse la
Henri Debs
Yo Enme Repete
King Daddy Yod
Marcus Garvey
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Mon06
Posted by Big Red on Aug 6, 2018 in Playlists |
Cachao
Rhapsody in Blue
Afro Cuban Jazz Project
Charanga Pa’ Ti
Mbilia Bel & Nyboma
Immigration Fatale
Kekele
Oyebi Bien
National Badema
Fognana Kuma
Otis Redding
Hard to Handle
Taj Maha,l Toumani Diabate
Fanta
Wendy Rene
Bar-B-Q
Songhoy Blues
Mali Nord
Nahawa Doumbia
Sigi Sele
Madilu, Carlito & Malage
Infraction Kolinga
l’Orchestre Afri Jazz
2eme Bureau
Malage de Lugendo
Ma Dede Ya Doudou
Bumba Massa
Africa Telema
Wendell Rivera
Micaela
Estrellas Cobo
Rumba Quimbumba
Heptones
Party Time
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Sun29
Posted by Big Red on Jul 29, 2018 in Playlists |
Dayramir Gonzalez
Sencillez
Eddie Palmieri
Vamanos pa’l Monte
Le Grand Kalle
Suzi N’edeo
Coupe Cloue
Mon Compe/Ti Bon
Franco & le T.P. OK Jazz
Sadou
Allen Toussaint
Everything I Do Gohn Be Funky
The Meters
Look-Ka-Py-Py
Aaron Neville
Over You
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
Finger Poppin’ Time
Benny Spellman
Fortune Teller
Mama Digtown’s Brass Band
Mojito
Gagnbe Brass Band
Yemonoho
Jesse Hill
Ooh Poo Pah Doo
New Orleans Night Crawlers
Tchifunkta
Skah-Shah
Vacances
Jose Conde & Ola Fresca
Pitti y Titi
Orchestre Tropicana
Adrienne
Ray Barretto
El Bantu
Les Bantous
Ritmo Bantous
Allen Toussaint
Bono
The Ethiopians
Wreck It Up
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Sun22
Posted by Big Red on Jul 22, 2018 in Playlists |
Carlos Embale
Dos Lindas Rosas
Eddie Palmieri
Lindo Yambu
Tito Puente & Hilton Ruiz
Mambo for Vibes
Le Grand Kalle, Manu & Don Gonzalo
Gauche/Droite=Debordement
Manu Dibango & Cuarteto Patria
El Manisero
The Juju Orchestra
Kind of Rhythm
Boniface Koufoudila
Bino Boton Bosele
Dino Vangu & Africa Nova
Kansebu
Zaiko Langa Langa
Zaiko Wa Wa
Rene Lokua
Mpata na Yawe
Charles Mombaya
Lisungu na Nagi
Methodist Church Choir
Bia Nara Jesus, I’m a Soldier
Lousiana Radio
Feet Don’t Fail Me Now
System Band
Sensation
Skah-Shah
Kanaval Rive
Mighty Sparrow
Ten to One
Don Drummond
Man in the Street
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Mon16
Posted by Big Red on Jul 16, 2018 in Playlists |
Armando Garzon
Capulito de Alheli
Trio Los Embajadores
El Que Sembra Su Maiz
Monguito
Demuestrame Que Sabes
Bana OK
Ozangi Biso Luambo
Mose Fan Fan
Zenda
Golden Sounds
Zangalewa
Betty Wright
Clean Up Woman
Baba Gaston
Illunga Illunga
Rene Lokua & Popolipo
Mpata na Yawe
Charles Mombaya
Lisungi na Ngai
Diana Purim & Eyedentity
Arcordei
Orquesta Charangoa
Son Yayabero
Rumbankete
De Frente
The Echo Park Project
El Hijo de Obatala
Betty Wright
Shoo Rah Shoo Rah
Otis Redding
Hard To Handle
Funk Inc
Memphis Underground
Toots Hibbert
Hard To Handle
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Lively Up Yourself
Slim Smith
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg
The Viceroys
Walkie Talkie
The Skatalites & Bob Marley
Simmer Down
The Skatalites
Ball of Fire
Slim Smith
Burning Horns
Gladiators
Small Axe
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Sun08
Posted by Big Red on Jul 8, 2018 in Playlists |
Henri Debs & Paul Blamer
Moin Ca On Malere
Diego Gale & Maite Hontele
Guaracha Gale
Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs
Stay
Sonero Clasico del Caribe
Papa Montero
Dodo da Bahia
Africamerica
Super Elcados
Tambourine Party
Jupiter & Okwess
Musonsu
Buika
Deadbeat
Yinka Ayatele
Emi Le’jo
Lagbaja
Africalypso
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Sun01
Posted by Big Red on Jul 1, 2018 in Playlists |
Carlos Embale
La Ultima Rumba
Cachao
Mambo Cambio de Swing
Tito Puente
Separala Tambien
Orquesta Broadway
Sin Confianza Conmigo
Tipica Novel
Vamos Pa’l Monte Compay
Tipica 73
Tumba Tumbador
Fania All Stars
Quimbara
Delvis el Salsero
Independence Tcha Tcha
Baloji
Le Jour d’Apres
Le Grand Kalle
Valentina
Le Grand Kalle & African Jazz
Parafifi
Les Bantous de la Capiltae
Boumamou Sili
Les Grands Maquisards
Toko Senga na Nzambe
Malage de Lugendo
Baiser de Judas
Tchico Tchicays & Lolo Lolita
Jeannot
Mose Se Sengo
Bana Ba Congo
Kelele
Success ya Grand Kalle
Rumbanella Band
Sey Sey
Mpongo Love
Baratin
Mbilia Bel
Cadence Mudanda
Franco & T.P.OK Jazz
La Rumba OK
Franco & T.P.OK Jazz
Toujours OK
Tabu Ley Rochereau
Mbote Ya Kinwnaga
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Tue26
Posted by Big Red on Jun 26, 2018 in Playlists |
Estrellas de Areito
Mi Amanecer Campesino
Orquesta Aragon
Sale de Aqui Gandio
Bana OK
Mabele
Kekele
Mbote Ya Pamba
Franco et T.P. OK Jazz
Zala Sportif
Kante Manfila et Son Orchestre
Horoya, Para Fina Mobalou, etc.
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
Un Verano en Nueva York
Jude Jean & g. Benoit
Ki Lang ou Pale
Trio Select
Gros Bambou
Volo Volo
Madan Marie
Georgette Panz & Rantamplan
Bikutsi Girls
Isidore Tamwo
Emancipee Mariama
Gnonnas Pedro
Hommage a Omar Bongo
Meiway
Gabon
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Thu21
Posted by Big Red on Jun 21, 2018 in Playlists |
Pinheiro’s African Salsa Orchestra
Paysan
Africando w. Olomide
Mopao
Africando w. Pape Fall
Yay Boy
Malage de Lugendo
Enfin
Koffi Olomide
Avion
Orchestre Kiam
Maketa
Los Angeles Azules
Dr. Psiquiatra
Grupo Mono Blanco
El Buscapies
Subelo Cuba
Carambuko
Malagasy Guitar Masters
Volo Hazo
Jaojoby
Tsy Zanakra Mpanarivo
Rex Lawson
Jolly Papa
Prince Nico Mbarga
Good Father
Horace Silver
Song for My Father
Howlin’ Wolf
Rockin’ Daddy
J Paul Jr. & the Zydeco Nubreeds
Who Ya Daddy
Fela Kuti
Shuffering & Shmiling
Desmond Dekker
Honour Your Mother & Father
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Mon11
Posted by Big Red on Jun 11, 2018 in Playlists |
Roberto Delgado y Ruben Blades
Como Esta Miguel
Michael Stuart
Yo Soy Neuva York
Saoco
Lejos del Batey
Mokoomba
Muzwile
Pengaudzoke
Sahwira
Jonas Gwanga
Barunga
Professor Rhythm
Uskamosothotsa
Makgonatshole Band
Khupa Marama
Sam Mangwana
Tchimurenga Zimbabwe
Thomas Mapfumo
Swerengoma
Zaiko Langa Langa
Moselebende
Diblo Dibala
Malembe
Herbie Mann
Summertime
Invisible System
Koyate
Etran Finatawa
Matinfa
Andrea Brachfeld
Fajardo Medley
Mokoomba
Kulindiswe
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Fri08
Posted by Big Red on Jun 8, 2018 in Playlists |
Grupo Folklorico Justi Barreto
Canto Elegua
Konkere Beats
Bata Drum Ensemble
Eddie Bobe
Rumba Para Los Olu Bata
Dick & Deedee
The Mountain’s High
Thomas Mapfumo & Blacks Unlimited
Tinodanana
Sila & The AfroFunk Experience
Wanibamba
Verkys & l’Orchestre Veve
Ya Nini
Franco & le T.P. OK Jazz
Mamba
Mokoomba
Misozi
Zimbabwe Cha Cha Cha Kings
Vimbiso
Leonard Dembo & Barura Express
Venenziya
I.K. Dairo & His Blue Spots
Omo Owa Ijesha
King Sunny Ade & His African Beats
Tolongo
Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformers
Awa Ewe Iwoyi
Carusito
Union de Reyes (Malanga Murio)
Chappotin y sus Estrellas
Yo Si Como Candela
Los Corraleros de Majagual
El Pato y La Pata
Septeto Santiaguero
Yo Si Tumbo la Mata
Dadou Pasquet
Superstition
Haitiando
Maria Christina
Silvertones
Them a Grumble
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Fri08
Posted by Big Red on Jun 8, 2018 in Playlists |
The estimable Derek Rath Sat in for today’s show. See how good he did?
Caravana Cubana
Anga y Jimmy
Jon Hendricks
Jive Samba
Folk & Revere
Fotihouse
Bossacucanova
Consolacao
Sambasonics
Falador Passa Mal/Buchicho
King Tubby & Prince Jammy
King Tubby’s In Fine Style
Kid Frost
La Raza
The Tao of Groove
Mulatica Mia
Mas Mamones
Hey Boogaloo
Boogaloo Assassins
No No No
The Twinkle Brothers
Jahoviah
L’Orchestre Central International
Jane Jaber
Black Santiago
Paulina
Michel Pineiro
Atchegbe
Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou
Moulon Devia
Max De Castro
A Historia Da Morena…
Timbalada
Tugu Du Du
Grupo Batuque
Torcida de Flamengo
Free Radicals
Survival of the Obvious
Toots & The Maytals
Broadway Jungle
Phantom Dancehall
Jah Dub
Brownout
Fight the Power
The Skatalites
Ball O’Fire
D’Angelo
Water No Get Enemy
Duro Ikujenyo
Surulere
Mokoomba
Welelye
Ibio Sound Machine
Got to Move, Got to Get Out
Sly & The Family Stone
I Don’t Know
Little Sister
You’re the One
Sly & The Family Stone
I Want to Take You Higher
Anthony H
Organ Feel
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Fri08
Posted by Big Red on Jun 8, 2018 in Playlists |
Chocolate
Prefiero el Son
Caravana Cubana
Chucho Carabail
Etta James
Stormy Weather
Orquesta Aragon
Bruca Manigua
The Marcels
Blue Moon
Thomas Mapfumo
Handimrotya
Speedometer
Rubberneck
Chromeo
Must’ve Been
Bhundu Boys
Hupenyu Hwangu
Mokoomba
Kulindiswe
Okaidja Afroso
Akamo Nnane
Abdul Tee-Jay
Cee O Ley-Ley
Candido Oyeoba
Palm Wine
Tabu Ley Rochereau
Matinda Mati
Bavon Marie Marie
Mobembo Bolowa
Abby Surya
Mbongou
Tchico Tchicaya
Mon Enfant
Johnny Nash
Ooh What a Feeling
Jmale Tosh
Fire Corner
Shal Marshall
Splinters
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Fri08
Posted by Big Red on Jun 8, 2018 in Playlists |
Angelique Kidjo was in town, so the playlist heavily favored her efforts.
La India de Oriente
Alla en el Batey
Celia Crua y Sonora Matancera
Me Voy a Pinar del Rio
Los Aragoncitos de Cienfuegos
Tunas/Bayamo
Laba Sosseh et Orquesta Aragon
Viva Africa
Kidjo Wemba Manu
Ami Oh
Angelique Kidjo & Alicia Keys
Afrika
Angelique Kidjo
Congoleo
Angelique Kidjo
Once In a Lifetime
Little Eva
The Loco Motion
The Orlons
Wah Watusi
Aicha Kone
Kiriba
Abby Surya
Tant Pis pour Toi
Average White Band
Pick Up the Pieces
Jujuba
Flash
The Funk Ark
Hey Mamajo
M’Mah Sylla
Di la N’gara
Les Bay-Fall de Guinee
Lamban et Frokaba
Tabu Ley Rochereau
Mokitiana Ya Wendo
Trio De Pa Kos
Tango Ya la Vie
Nyboma
Niki Bue
Theo Blaise Kounkou
Faute Ya Ntima
Dan Zanes & Angelque Kidjo
Jamaica Farewell
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Fri08
Posted by Big Red on Jun 8, 2018 in Uncategorized |
Junor Francis sat in today. There’s no playlist, but, knowing Junor as we do, a good time was had by all.
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Sun22
Posted by Big Red on Apr 22, 2018 in Playlists |
The Ethiopians
Reggae Hit the Town
The Ethiopians
What We Gonna Do
Peter Tosh & Winston Scotland
Maga Dog/Skanky Dog
The Silvertiones
Them a Grumble
Stranger & Patsy
`Down by the Train Line
The Mighty Diamonds
Payaca
The Heptones
Sweet Talkin’
Toots & The Maytals
Sweet & Dandy
Justin Hinds & Tommy McCook
Soul Movement
Aston Barrett & The Wailers
Cobra Style
Apache Indian
Boom Shakalak
Chaka Demus, Pliers & Jack Radics
Twist & Shout
Isley Brothers
Twist & Shout
Lee Perry
Sweets for My Sweet
CJ Lewis
Sweets for My Sweet
The Drifters
Sweets for My Sweet
Pioneers
Trouble Deh a Bush
The Ethiopians
Mek You Go On So
The Pyramids
Mosquito Bite
The Silvertones
Earth a Run Red
Singing Diane
Amio
Bebe Manga
Ami-O
Peter Tosh
Legalize It
Mighty Diamonds
Pass the Kutchie
Tommy McCook
Grass Roots
Capleton
Ganja Call
The Upsetters
Dollar in the Teeth
Sound Imperium
No Work for Babylon
Stanley Beckford
Feel Like Jumpin’
Sons of Mystro
Feel Like Jump[ing
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Sun22
Posted by Big Red on Apr 22, 2018 in Playlists |
Grupo Afrocuba de Matanzas
Palo Yaya
Shirley Ellis
The Nitty Gritty
Telmary Diaz
Que Equivocao
Orchesrtre Tropicana
Ti Jocelyne
Skah Shah
Ede M’Rele
Youlou Mabiala
Ma Vie, Ta Vie
Ya Dino
Fany Bolingo
Zaiko Langa Langa
fievre Mondo
Orchestre Rock-a-Mambo
Iyele
Linda Leida
Jovenes del Muelle
Afro Cuban All Stars
Alto Songo
Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe
Egwu Ogolo
Oliver de Coque
Igwe Buike
Benyoro
Kulanjan
Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate
Kaira
AfroCubism
Mali Cuba
Ricardo Drue
Tun Tun
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Sat21
Posted by Big Red on Apr 21, 2018 in Playlists |
Orquesta Akokan
Otro Nivel
Beny More
Que Buena Baila Usted
Machito
El Yerbero
Tito Puente
Guaguanco Margarito
Tito Rodriguez
Mama Guela
Bana OK
Malalisa J’ai Peur
Sam Mangwana
Transberos
Franco & T.P. OK Jazz
Ayant Droit
Max Severin & Henri Debs
Dankit ou Bokit
Phil Control
Chimin l’Anmou
Souskay
Zouk a gogo
Sally Nyolo
Bikoutsi
Queen Eteme
Bikutsi Show
John Coltrane Quartet
Afro Blue
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
Last Revolutionary
Femi Kuti
Africa Will Be Great Again
Gangbe Brass Band
Remember Fela
Ikenga
Long Live Africa
New York Ska Jazz Ensemble
Take Five
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Sat21
Posted by Big Red on Apr 21, 2018 in Playlists |
Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco
La Vara y la Moneda
Mbilia Bel
Cadence Mudanda
Malage de Lugendo
Sadara
Clyde McPhatter
Lover Please
The Miracles
Mickey’s Monkey
Nyboma Mwandido
Double Double
Jacob Desvarieux
Ou le
Howlin’ Wolf
Smokestack Lightning
Arsenio Rodriguez
Baila Simbale
Mahlathini
Bayasimenmeza
Dede Saint-Prix
Mise sa
Zin
Toukole
Coupe Cloue
Donki
Franky Vincent
Tu Veux Mon Zizi
African Swingers
Emuva
Makgona Tshole Band
Khupa Marama
Didi M
Winnie Madikizela Mandela
Tabu Ley Mbiliua Bel w/ Afrisa
Sisi Mandela
Robert Mitchum
From a Logical Point of View
Chuck Brown
Day-O
Jimmy Soul
If You Wanna Be Happy
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Sat21
Posted by Big Red on Apr 21, 2018 in Playlists |
Here’s a tip of the hat to the Irish
Gay McKeon & Alexander Mendez
John Henry
The Chieftains
Santiago de Cuba
Las Maravillas de Mali
Rendezvous Chez Fatimata
La Charanga Santiguera
Lo Que Le Gusta a la Nina
Jackie Wilson
Danny Boy
Dervish
Jig Songs
The Dominoes
Bobby Sox Baby
Paul Mwanga
Tukanga Nzila
Lunasa
Pontevedra to Carcarosa
Van Morrison
Brown Eyed Girl
Vitamin String Quartet
Brown Eyed Girl
Them
Gloria
The Wailin’ Jennys
Long Time Traveler
Planxty
The Jolly Beggar
The Gloaming
The Rolling Wave
Pipers Gathering
Two Step/Lonesome Jig
Neil Martin & Ray Gallen
Cragi’s Pipes/The Bush in Bloom
Afro Celt Sound System
Whirl-Y-Reel
Manden Express
Djarabi
Thalweg
Irish Gnawa
Paddyrasta
Molly Malone
Ernest Ranglin
Nuh True
Richard Bona
Bolingo
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Sat21
Posted by Big Red on Apr 21, 2018 in Playlists |
The wonderfully open-eared Derek Rath did this.
Depiano
Gouvernement Ya Congo
Remmy Ongala
Nasikitika
Samba Mapangala & Virunga
Nipigie Simu
Urbano de Castro
Merengue Rebita
Edamame
Clade
Brenda Navarette
Baba Eleggua
Brenda Navarette
Cachita
Mista Savona
Chan Chan
Mista Savona
Candela
Zulu 9.30 & Mad Preofessor
Huellas
Tony Selektah
Half Colombian Half Mexican Bandit
La Misa Negra
Pistola
Umberto Echo
Feelavibe
Cheikh Lo
Boul Di Tagale
Leila Gobi
An N’ga
Les Filles de Illighadad
Inssegh Inssegh
Tommy Tucker
High Heel Sneakers
Prince Conley
I’m Going Home
Nathan Bartell
Top Going Down, Bottom Going Up
African Music Machine
Black Water Gold
Natural Self
My Heart Beats
Wizboyy Ofuasia
Oyoyo
Thornato
No Problem
Faba Loba
Luz de la Candela
Icient Warrior
Sweat Like This
Orchestra Makassy
Mambo Bado
DJ Jose Marquez & Celia Cruz
Herencia Africana
Noiseshaper
Dunk
Lee Dorsey
Everything I Do Goh Be Funky
War
L.A. Sunshine
P.J. Morton
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
Orlando Julius & Heliocentrics
In the Middle
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Sun25
Posted by Big Red on Feb 25, 2018 in Playlists |
Israel Lopez & Nino Rivera
Oye Mi Tres Montuno
Nino Rivera
Cha Cha Cha Montuno
Cuco Valoy & Roberto Torres
Celitos Baratos
Guayacan
Guyacan Vallenato
Los Ahijados
El Lunar
Orchestre Viva la Musica
Reference
Bana O.K.
Gege Fula
Skah Shah
Caroline
Antibalas
Gold Rush
Femi Kuti
Africa Will Be Great Again
Tal National
Pama
Percussioney
Toqui Pra Yanssan
Beija Flor
Monstro E Aquela Que Nao Sabe Amar
Aaron ‘Voice’ St Louis
Year for Love
The Incredible Myron B
Talking Parang
Machel Montano & Superblue
Soca Kingdom
BP Renegades
Year for Love
Djeneba et Fousco
Kono
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Sun25
Posted by Big Red on Feb 25, 2018 in Playlists |
Elena Burke
Son al Son
Charanga la Tapa
Papa Montero
Guillermo Portabales
Oye Mi Son
La India de Oriente
Junto a un Canaveral
Roberto Torres
Nostalige Guajira/Oye Mi Son
Kekele
Yoka Biso
Willie Colon
Ghana’E
The Latin Brothers
Fuma el Barco
The Latin Brothers
Pegaso
Peregoyo y su Combo Vacana
Descarga Vacana
Fania All Stars
Descarga Fania
Caridad Hierrezuelo
Guarapo, Pimienta y Sal
Las D’Aida
Yenyere Cumae/El Bombon de Elena
Espiritu Burlon
Espiritu Burlon
Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco
Canto a la Habana
Don Gonzalo Fernandez
Repicao
Faustino Oramas
Cuidado con el Perro
Geraldo Rios
Cantaloop
Cachao
Guajira de Mi Corazon
Elio Reve y su Charangon
Suave Suavecito
Estrellas de Areito
Para Mi Cuba Yo Traigo un Son
Miguelito Cuni
Prefiero el Son
Leyendas de Cuba
Rico Son Cubano
Hector Lavoe
Songorocosongo
Hansel y Raul
Kuku-Cha Ku-Cha
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Sun25
Posted by Big Red on Feb 25, 2018 in Playlists |
The esteemed Jimi Hori, producer and host of Land of a Thousand Dances, filled in most admirably this week. Here’s the goodness you got:
SZA featuring Travis Scott
Love Galore
Aretha Franklin
Tracks of My Tears
Miles Davis & Robert Glasper
Maiysha
Marku Ribas
Zi Zambi
Kasami Washington
Integrity
Dr. Victor Olaiya
Kinringjinbin
Ebony Sisters
Let Me Tell You Boy
Javier Estrada
Guerrero
Foxy Brown
Whip Appeal
Joy-Tones
This Love
Erasmo Carlos
Vida Antiga
Rochereau & Franco
Kabaselle in Memoriam
Gladstone Anderson & Lynn Tait
Love Me Forever
Zara McFarlane
Peace Begins Within
Perdu
Need Some Money
Tanya St. Val
Tamboo
Crown Heights Affair
Far Out
Llans Thelwell & The Celestials
Free for All
Jorge Ben
Vendredor de Bananas, etc.
Orchestra Super Mazembe
Nanga
Dave Barker
Your Own Thing
Antibalas
Gold Rush
Tommy McCook & The Supersonics
Ranglin on Bond Street
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Sun11
Posted by Big Red on Feb 11, 2018 in Playlists |
It’s Mardi Gras and Carnival Time!
Fredy Omar con su Banda
Mardi Gras Mambo
Cubanismo
Mother in Law
Calypso Rose
Banana
John Boutte
Treme Song
The Hawketts
Mardi Gras Mambo
Mardi Gras BB
Funfin’ Up Your Mardi Gras
Professor Longhair
Go To the Mardi Gras
Eddie Bo
I Know You Mardi Gras
Rockin’ Dopsie
They All Ask for You
Clifton Chenier
Josephine Par Se Ma Femme
The Meters
Hey Pocky Way
Rebirth Brass Band
Do Whatcha Wanna
Calypso Rose
Do Dem Back
Calypsociation Steelband
Do Dem Back
Protector
Spanish Party
Swallow
Borokeet Woman
Skah Shah
Kanaval la Rive
Luc Leandry
Vaval a Texaco
Duke
Work It Up
Martinho da Vila
Canta Canta Minha Gente
Dom Um Romao & Jadir de Castro
Kaxctribalim
Alo Brasil
Shake
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Sun11
Posted by Big Red on Feb 11, 2018 in Playlists |
Charangamania!
Tipica Novel
Llego la Charanga
Charanga de la 4
Soy Campesino
Charanga la Tapa
Macorina
Alfredo de la Fe
Affiba
Hermanos Izquerido
Me Tienian Amarrao
Jesusito
Bluchipluma Na Ma
Orquesta Broadway
El Bailarin
Charanga
Charanga Mix No.3
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Sun04
Posted by Big Red on Feb 4, 2018 in Playlists |
Guajira con Tumbao
Fania All Stars
Corso y Montuno
Johnny Pacheco
Pape Fall & African Salsa
Suma Yool
Boncana Maiga
Africando Nada Mas
Koffi Olomide & Papa Wemba
Mi Amor
Mayaula Mayoni
Alpha B.C.
Papa Wet
Na Timba
Rantamplan
Bikutsi Panache
Gregorio Uribe Big Band
Ya Comenzo la Fiesta
Aniceto y sus Fabulosos
Guajira Enamorada
Chuck Berry
Brown Eyed Handsome Man
Guy One
Yelmengere de la Gu’usi
Brick
Dusic
Toto Bona Lokua
Tann Tanbou A
Marissa
Tim Tim Por Tim Tim
Yemi Alade
Bum Bum
Wenge Musica BCBG
Promesse Bouboule
Verky’s Veve
Mama Na Fuki
Los Mocosos
El Gran Skalsero
Baba Brooks
Twilight Zone
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Mon29
Posted by Big Red on Jan 29, 2018 in Playlists |
Ritmo y Canto
Guiro por Ochun
Celeste Mendoza
La Mujer de Antonio
Tabu Ley & African Fiesta National
L’Age d’Amour
Clyde McPhatter
Rock & Cry
Celia Cruz & Sonora Matancera
Me Voy a Pinar del Rio
The Drifters
Sweets for My Sweet
Mirian Makeba
Mbube
Major Lance
Um,Um,Um,Um,Um,Um
Roy Orbison
Dream Baby
Samba Mapangala
Obama Ubarikiwe
Marvin Gaye
Can I Get a Witness
Malage de Lugendo
Sadara
Terry Linen
No Time to Linger
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Mon29
Posted by Big Red on Jan 29, 2018 in Playlists |
Here’s our tribute to Hugh Masekela:
Hugh Masekela
Bring Him Back Home
Paris-Soweto
Stokvel Jive
Solomon Linda
Mbube
Tales of Marimba
Mama Africa
Miriam Makeba
Pata Pata
Tsepo Tshola
Mbube
Leon Thomas
Song for My Father
Hugh Masekela
Hikiki
Hugh Masekela
Tamati So So
Hugh Masekela
Uptownship
Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens
Umkhovu
Obed Ngobeni & the Kahrula Sisters
Imuongori
Brenda Fasse
Sum’ Bulala
Hugh Masekela
Ha Se Le
Louis Armstrong & Sy Oliver
Skokiann
Hugh Masekela
Grazing in the Grass
Abdullah Ibrahim
Soweto
Masekela & Jo’burg Street Band
Awe Mfana
Masekela & Miatta Fahinbulleh
Tapo-Baranta
Basil Coetzee
Next Stop Soweto
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Mon29
Posted by Big Red on Jan 29, 2018 in Playlists |
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca
Te Traigo un Son
Africando
Lindas Africanas
Elio Reve y Su Charangon
Changui Original
Aurita Castillo
Chambacu
Toto La Mompasina
El Pescador
Omar Sosa
Africa Madre Viva
Grupo Afro Boricua
Afro Boricua
Cortijo y su Combo
Perico
Mon Rivera & Willie Colon
Se Te Quemo la Casa
Joe Arroyo
Las Cajas
Jane Bunnett
Kiriba
Andrea Brachfeld
Rumba Cha
Cuban Dreams Band
El Que Sembra su Maiz
Charanga de la 4
Manzanillo
Los Nemus del Pacifico
La Lengua Viperina
Fernando Lavoy
Pegaditos
SAR All Stars
Campanitias de Cristal
Conjunto Crema
Canalon
Perico Hernandez
El Guaguanco de Mi Tierra
Orquesta Aragon
Bailando Sucu Sucu
Estrellas de la Charanga
La Melcocha
Machete y Cana
Pita Camion
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Mon15
Posted by Big Red on Jan 15, 2018 in Playlists |
Duo Los Compadres
Vicenta
Renecito Avich
Vicenta
Pete El Conde
Los Compadres
Changui Majadero
Nengon de Changui
Elio Reve
Carlito Buey
Pacho Alonso
El Guayabero
O. Original de Manzanillo
Manzanillo
O. Tipica Ideal
Ritmo Changui
Manny Oquendo
Mejor Que Nunca
Nelson Gonzalez
Son Mundano
Maraca
Me Gusta Mas El Son
Chocolate
Machinambe
Conjunto Clasico con Tito Nieves
Piraguero
Mongo Santamaria
Miss Patti
Los Soneros del Gallo
Seguro No Hay Na’
Orquesta Broadway
No Se Va A Poder
Papaito
En Guantanamo
Ray Barretto
Guarare
Pape Fall & African Salsa
Diongoma Senegal
Les Bantous de la Capitale
Makambo Mible
Septeto Tipico Spirituano
Fufunando
Septeto Nacional Ignacio Pinero
Consuelate Como Yo
Dou Los Compadres
Mujere Conmigo Van a Acabar
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Mon15
Posted by Big Red on Jan 15, 2018 in Playlists |
Here we continue with a batch of more noteworthy releases from 2017:
Orchestre Les Mangalepa
Kanemo
Mory Kante
Mama
Leila Gobi
Deidi Dadada
Oumou Sangare
Djoukourou
Soweto Soul
Mbaqanga
Toko Telo
Toy Raha Toy
Chicago Afrobeat Project
Cut the Infection
Vieux Farka Toure
Mariam
Afous d’Afous
Amidinine
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Mon15
Posted by Big Red on Jan 15, 2018 in Playlists |
Here are some noteworthy pieces that came out in 2017:
Orchestre Baobab
Foulo
Dayme Arocena
La Rumba Me Llamo Yo
Franco & T.P. OK Jazz
Balingaka Ngaite
Jupiter & Okwess
Musonsu
Blay Amboley
Teacher
Aurelio
Laru Baya
Awa Poulo
Djulau
Songhoy Blues
Mali Nord
Ranky Tanky
Ranky Tanky
Makoomba
Muzwile
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Sat30
Posted by Big Red on Dec 30, 2017 in Playlists |
Estrellas de Areito
Yo Si Como Candela
Caravana Cubana
Sal Ya del Monte
Joseph Spence
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Peter Pop Lundback
Swahili Silent Night
The Klezmer Conservancy
Oh Chanukah Oh Chanukah
Africn Gospel Choir
Avak Avak
The Headhunters
Kwanzaa
Tatopani
African Christmas
African Children’s Choir
Bolingo
Tabu Ley Rochereau
Likambo Ya Moknda
Papa Noel
Bel Ami
Diktam
Ansam Pou Noel
Les Vikings d’Haiti
Joyeux Noel
Luc Leandry
Noel en Kompa
Manuela Pioche & Henri Debs
Allez Mon Voisin a la Creche
Fundo de Quintal
Presente de Natal
Toque de Prima
Natal Imperiano
Machel Montano
Soca Santa
Lord Nelson
Party for Santa Claus
Smokey Burke
Drink a Rum
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Wed20
Posted by Big Red on Dec 20, 2017 in Playlists |
Charanga Colonial
La Sitiera
Monguito El Unico
Se Muere Fermin
Africando
Lindas Africanas
Gnonnas Pedro
La Combinacion de Gnonnas
Tabu Ley Rochereau
Bonanne na Noel
Malage de Lugendo
Sadara
Simaro Massiya Lutumba
Affaire Kitikwala
Papa Wemba
Kitida
Orchestre Yamba Yamba Beto Ba
Ma Nsenga
Cuban Marimba Band
Ndiyo Hali Ya Dunia
Fela Kuti
Trouble Sleep
Marie Jo Martin
Bele Nwel
Kasika & Benzo
Nwel Fonkako
The Seraph Choir
Toyemba Noel
Alfred St. John
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
The Esso Trinidad Steelband
Gloria in Excelsis
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Wed20
Posted by Big Red on Dec 20, 2017 in Playlists |
Patato feat Orlando Watusi
Felice Navidad
Arsenio y Chano Pozo
Los Guaperos en Yatera
Cachao y su Conjunto
Bailando entre Espumas
The Cuban Masters Ensemble
A Comer con Manteca
Tta Guines y su Grupo Cubano
Chacata Ya Llego
Fruko y sus Tesos
La Maquina del Sabor
Alfredo de la Fe & Fruko
Ritmo Sabroso
Charanga la Tapa
Vamanos Pa’l Monte
Arsenio Rodriguez
Cangejo Fvue a Estudiar
Son Yambu
Cangrejo
Septeto Nacional
Mueve la Cintura
Vieja Trova Santiaguera
Capulito de Alelli
La Familia Valera Miranda
Para Ti Nengon
Joan Soriano
La Vecenita
Los Rumberos del Caribe
Tumba la Cana
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Mon11
Posted by Big Red on Dec 11, 2017 in Playlists |
Sierra Maestra
La Yuca de Casimiro
Riba Dempel
Cara Bunita
Le Ry-Co Jazz
Sapo Pepo
Cuban Marimba Band
Ndiyo Hali Ya Dunia
Elegance Jazz
Ngalula
Richie Valens
Come On Let’s Go
Los Nacionales de Francisco gatica
El Balaju
S.E. Rogie
Toomus Merehmereh Nor Good
Otis Redding
Merry Christmas Baby
The Chanters
No No No
Lucky Strike Sisters
Mr. J S Mpanza
Rex Lawson
Tamuno Bo Ibro Ma
Sulay Abubakar
Yamba Ley
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Mon04
Posted by Big Red on Dec 4, 2017 in Playlists |
Papa Noel
Africa Mokili Mobimba
Los Van Van
Y Que Tu Crees
Orquesta Original de Manzanillo
Guayabita del Pinar
Africando
Lindas Africanas
Kekele
Yoka Biso
Gnnonas Pedro
Kande Vie
Tchico Tchicaya
El Manicero Se Va
Koffi Olomide
La Foudre
Chappotin Y Miguelito Cuni
Lechon y Bachata
Cachao
Felicidades/Bomba de Navidad
Saoco
Papa Montero
Bobby Rodriguez
Maria Cristina
Conjunto Modelo
Casimiro
Colette Michaan
Medoune Khoule
Syran Mbenza
Cherie Bondowe
Franco et T.P. OK Jazz
Cherie Bondowe
Guillermo Portabales
Oye Mi Son
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Mon04
Posted by Big Red on Dec 4, 2017 in Playlists |
Papaito
El Son Te Llama
Estrellas Caiman
Tumbao Caiman
Conjunto Candela
Todo el Mundo Quiere Bailar
Conjunto Crema
Pescadores de Camarones
Abelardo Barroso
El Guajiro de Cunagua
Orquesta Broadway
No Se Va Poder
Colon 264
Masculino y Femenina
Rolando la Serie
Ay, Se Paso la Serie
Conjunto Yumuri
Guampampiro
Charlie Rodrigue y Ray Reyes
El Cachatero
Manny Oquendo y Libre
El Son
Babby Matos
Nadie Baila Com Yo
Los Van Van
Ya Tu Campana No Suena
Sonora Carruseles
Mosaico 2 Salsa y Control/Fe
La Son Charanga
El Sopon
La Charanga Rubalcaba
Mosaico Cubano
Orquesta Broadway
Pa’ Africa
Roberto Torres
El Comelon
Soaco
Papa Montero
Chappotin y Miguelito Cuni
Lechon y Bachata
Cachao
Felicidades/Bomba de Navidad
Bobby Rodriguez y La Nueva Comania
Marie Cristina
Conjunto Modelo
Casimiro
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