Ivory Coast Soul: Afrofunk In Abidjan From 1972 To 1982 (2010)

"What one hears on these sides is the influence of Western funk and soul, woven through with traditional rhythms, polyrhythmns, chants, and harmonics. Singing styles on most of these tracks reflect the then-new influence of post-colonial Pan-Africansim, an era when tradition made a strong comeback and created a new musical hybrid. Among the highlights on this killer set are Jimmy Hyacinthe's "Yatchiminou," with its snaky, atmospheric synth, disco bassline, and stuttering horns. "Wazi Doble," by Gougoumangou, has so much going on with its skittering guitars, labyrinthine melody, half-sung, half-chanted vocals, and three different rhythm pulses from organ, drums, and a counterpoint bassline, it's dizzying. The meld of highlife and soul on "Adoue Pla Moussoue" by K'Assale makes it the most joyous track here. The booklet contains authoritative liner notes by the compilation's producers, as well as original cover art from singles and albums, and individual track info." (Thom Jurek, Allmusic)

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