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01. "EL EVANGELIO"
02. "PIM POM"
03. "AN NOUS DANSE TUMBEL"
04. "YORO"
05. "EL YOYO"
06. "BAYESA"
07. "FAYAB FAYAB"
08. "POR UNA NEGRITA (BONUSTRACK)"
09. "E UN MENE (BONUSTRACK)"
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| | Description: | Wganda Kenya by Wganda Kenya, released 25 February 2022, includes the following tracks: "An Naus Dansé Tumbelé", "El Yoyo", "Fayab Fayab", "E'Un Mene" and more.
This version of Wganda Kenya comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Vampisoul present a first time reissue of Wganda Kenya's self-titled album, originally released in 1976. According to Fruko, Wganda Kenya was formed at the request of José María Fuentes in 1974. In keeping with the exoticism and façade of foreignness, the vocalists often sang in made-up languages that approximated Indigenous Colombian, Haitian Creole, Papiamento from the Dutch Caribbean or Nigerian Yoruba; at other times they invented Spanish lyrics that mimicked the original foreign language ones, often in a humorous way. Wganda Kenya, like almost all Fuentes acts, cut plenty of non-album singles and cover versions that ended up on Bailables compilations but it was the runaway success of a 45 with their interpretation of the Haitian song "Homenaje a los embajadores" released in 1975 that motivated the Fuentes studio team to continue with the project and begin releasing complete albums under the band's name. In 1976, Discos Fuentes released the self-titled Wganda Kenya album and it is thought by many to be their first full-length record, in Colombia at least. All the tunes on this record, including the bonus tracks, are covers, and they include interpretations of songs by Haiti's Original Shleu Shleu ("El Evangelio"), Guadeloupe's Combo Moderno ("An Nous Dansé Tumbelé"), and the Paris-based Le Trio Africain Los Makueson's ("Yoro"), among many others. Like it's sibling band Afrosound, Wganda Kenya was ahead of it's time, anticipating current contemporary global Afro-Latin-funk in a prescient way that is finding more and more fans across the globe. Contains two non-album bonus tracks from the same period.Originally released Discos Fuentes 201111 (1976)
Bonus Tracks:
- B4 Discos Fuentes 508839 (1975)
- B5 Discos Fuentes 508928 (1976)
© 1976, Discos Fuentes/ 2022, Distrolux SL
"According to Fruko, Wganda Kenya was formed at the request of José María Fuentes in 1974. Fuentes came to Fruko with the proposal to assemble a group with an African and Caribbean sound in order to appeal to the Costeño Colombian market and also inject a little international exoticism into the label. Discos Fuentes A&R man, producer and composer Isaac Villanueva maintains he was the one given the task of creating and maintaining various studio bands with different identities all based on the core players of Fruko y sus Tesos, including Los Líderes, The Latin Brothers, Afrosound, Los Picó, Pianonegro and Wganda Kenya. Whatever the case, Fuentes wanted to create their own domestic version of the rare (and often unidentified) African and Antillean records played on the Colombian coast in the outdoor picó sound systems in cities like Barranquilla and Cartagena, as well as opening up their markets to international tastes. Fruko was happy to comply, becoming the bandleader and bassist while his pianist from Los Tesos, Luis "Tomate" Mesa, was recruited to play various electronic keyboards. Venezuelan singer Joe Rodríguez was tapped to play drums, Mariano Sepúlveda of Afrosound played guitar, José "Cholo" Gallardo of Los Diplomáticos played saxophone and several Tesos manned the percussion section including Fernando Villegas (congas), Rafael Benitez (timbales), Jesús Villegas (bongos) and Rafico Restrepo (guiro). Various Fuentes regulars became the vocalists including Jaime Galé, Luis Carlos, and Joe Arroyo. The Fuentes stable of musicians were paid monthly and recorded on a daily basis as the label's in-house band, switching off into various combinations and arrangements, sometimes depending on the producer's whim or marketing department directives but often left to their own devices to see what they could come up with. In keeping with the exotiThe "Wganda Kenya" LP by the legendary group Wganda Kenya is a vibrant showcase of Afro-Colombian rhythms, blending cumbia, salsa, and African influences into an irresistible dancefloor experience. Originally formed in the early 1970s as part of Discos Fuentes? innovative roster, Wganda Kenya became renowned for their infectious grooves and pioneering fusion sound that bridged continents. Their music has been celebrated worldwide for its energetic percussion, hypnotic melodies, and unique blend of Latin American and African traditions. This reissue from Vampisoul / Cargo brings back classic tracks like ?Shakalaode? and ?Tifit Hayed,? offering both collectors and new listeners a chance to discover why Wganda Kenya remains influential decades after their debut. Vampisoul is known for its dedication to unearthing rare gems from Latin America?s musical past, delivering high-quality vinyl releases with meticulous attention to detail?making this LP an essential addition to any serious record collection. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
00150711 |
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