Colonial Dance Bands, by various artists

Colonial Dance Bands

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Recorded in 1950 and '52, one is immediately struck by the element of nostalgia, but more than anything we have very good musicians playing very interesting music, creating their own sound and styles within the limits of self-censorship ('not too wild please!').

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1.	Nani Aliemtia Bure 02:48	info	buy track
2.	Nimepata Mpenzi Mtoto 02:49	info	buy track
3.	Chaupele Mpenzi 03:01	info	buy track
4.	Baadina 02:44	info	buy track
5.	Doa Jeupe 03:05	info	buy track
6.	Wapenzi Kuwaona 03:11	info	buy track
7.	Maashuki 03:00	info	buy track
8.	Mimi 02:58	info	buy track
9.	Damu Imenikauka 03:07	info	buy track
10.	Wangu Ukutina 03:08	info	buy track
11.	Mapenzi Ya Kwetu Sisi 02:53	info	buy track
12.	Nali Kisafiri 02:51	info	buy track
13.	Sini Kere Kere Omama 03:04	info	buy track
14.	Ngamririkanya 02:53	info	buy track
15.	Gild A Heri 02:53	info	buy track
16.	Miséria Da Vida 03:09	info	buy track
17.	Meu Amore Era Aviador 03:00	info	buy track
18.	Malandro 03:00	info	buy track
19.	Cahopa 03:19	info	buy track
20.	Love Is A Merry-go-round 02:41	info	buy track
21.	Ndinokuziwa 02:49	info	buy track
22.	Chemutegure 02:53	info	buy track
23.	Elisa Mwasi Kitoko 02:52	info	buy track
24.	Beni 02:59	info	buy track

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Recorded during the colonial period in the British colonies of Kenya, Tanganyika, and Northern Rhodesia, Portuguese East Africa, and Belgian Congo. Some bands were professional outfits playing to Europeans, mostly in hotels, others were enthusiastic amateurs copying styles heard on the radio and playing to African audiences. Each and every one was a pioneer in their way, and deserve tremendous respect for that alone.

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released November 3, 2006

Recorded by Hugh Tracey, remastered by Michael Baird

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SWP Records was founded by Zambian-born drummer, composer, producer, field recordist Michael Baird in 1987. The label releases his own music, music from central, southern, and eastern Africa, and any other beautiful music that has been forgotten. SWP Records opted out of all streaming platforms and other digital services to join Bandcamp and we are very happy to be here! Enjoy the music! ... more

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