December 20, 2015

Charts December 20, 2015

Here are my last charts of the year.  No CMJs until the first week of January, so in their place are my favorite compilations, reissues and historic recordings of 2015 (don't forget to click through if you want to see my reviews of each item).  I'll be back with you on January 4; bonne annee et bonne sante to all!


Global A Go-Go's Top Ten Compilations, Reissues and Historic Recordings of 2015
1.  Thomas Mapfumo | Lion Songs: Essential Tracks In The Making Of Zimbabwe | Lion Songs
2.  various artists | Senegal 70: Sonic Gems & Previously Unreleased Recordings From The 70s | Analog Africa
3.  various artists | The Rough Guide To Psychedelic Cumbia | World Music Network
4.  Letta Mbulu | In The Music The Village Never Ends | Be With
5.  various artists | Next Stop Soweto, Vol. 4: Zulu Rock, Afro-Disco And Mbaqanga 1975-1985 | Strut
6.  Dieuf-Dieul De Thies | Aw Sa Yone Vol. 2 | Teranga Beat
7.  Zdob Si Zdub | 20 De Veri | MediaPro Music
8.  E.T. Mensah & The Tempos | King Of Highlife Anthology | RetroAfric
9.  various artists | Big Box Of Afrosound | Vampisoul
10. Amara Toure | 1973-1980 | Analog Africa


Honorable Mention
various artists | The Brasileiro Treasure Box Of Funk & Soul | Cultures Of Soul
Os Brazoes | Os Brazoes | Mr Bongo
Buena Vista Social Club | Lost And Found | World Circuit
various artists | Chicas! Vol. 2:  Spanish Female Singers 1963-1978 | Vampisoul
Roger Damawuzan & Les As Du Benin | Wait For Me | Hot Casa
various artists | Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock And Roll | Dust-To-Digital
various artists | Highlife On The Move: Selected Nigerian & Ghanaian Recordings From London & Lagos, 1954-66 | Soundway
Ginger Johnson & His African Messengers | African Party | Freestyle
Mazhar Ve Fuat | Turkuz Turku Cagiririz! | Shadoks Music
Youssou N'Dour & Le Super Etoile De Dakar | Fatteliku (Live In Athens 1987) | Real World


New & Recommended At WRIR
Bio Ritmo | "Oriza" | Peace & Rhythm
Bixiga 70 | III | Glitterbeat
Black Masala | I Love You Madly | self-released
Ceu | Live | Six Degrees
Damawuzan, Roger & Les As Du Benin | Wait For Me | Hot Casa
Dieuf-Dieul De Thies | Aw Sa Yone Vol. 2 | Teranga Beat
Elikeh | Kondona | Ropeadope
Fat Freddy's Drop | Bays | The Drop
Grupo Fantasma | Problemas | Blue Corn Music
Kouyate, Kandia | Renascence | Sterns
Lura | Heranca | Lusafrica
Protoje | Ancient Future | Mr Bongo
Qwanqwa | Volume 2 | FPE
Senegal 70: Sonic Gems & Previously Unreleased Recordings From The 70's | (various artists) | Analog Africa
Souljazz Orchestra, The | Resistance | Strut
St Germain | St Germain | Nonesuch


Recent Arrivals
Billy Bao | Lagos Sessions | Munster
Hama | "Imidiwan N'assouf" | Boomarm Nation / Sahelsounds
Toke | "Woman Of Mine" | Boomrush Productions
Torpedo Boyz | "Bocadillo" | Lounge


New Physical Releases At WRIR
Alonzo Spirit Band, The | And Float Away | Di-Tone
Andrade, Leny & Roni Ben-Hur | Alegria De Viver | Motema
Atlas Maior | Keyif | self-released
Balake, Amadou | In Conclusion | Sterns
Bareto | Impredecible | World Village
Beavers, Doug | Titanes Del Trombon | ArtistShare
Benford, Tigger & Party | Vessel Of Gratitude | self-released
Ben-Tzur, Shye, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express | Junun | Nonesuch
Blanchard, Francesca | Deux Visions | Vis-à-Vis
Bomba Estereo | Amanecer | Sony Music Latin
Boogat | Neo-Reconquista | Maisonette
Calibro 35 | Space | Record Kicks
Calle, Dr. Ed | Presents Mamblue | Mojito
Chapell, Phyllis | Naked World | Illumination
Chilala, Brian & Ngoma Zasu | Vangaza! | SWP
Coe, Buckman | Malama Ka 'Aina | Tonic
Costanzo, Jack | Mr. Bongo | Jazzman
Empresarios | The Vibes | self-released
Eviyan | Nayive | Animal Music
Franti, Michael & Spearhead | Once A Day: Rise Up | Fantasy
Holy Forest | Holy Forest | self-released
Insingizi | Siyabonga | ARC
Jaffe, Joss | Dub Mantra Sangha | self-released
Jahson | Reggae Gathering | self-released
Kakraba, SK | Songs Of Paapieye | Awesome Tapes From Africa
Karavan Sarai | Woven Landscapes | Electrophone
Kellerman, Wouter | Love Language | Listen 2
Khan, Amaan Ali, Ayaan Ali Khan & Elmira Darvarova | Soul Strings | Affetto
Liberation Music Collective, The | Siglo XXI | Ad Astrum
Mariachi Flor De Toloache | Mariachi Flor De Toloache | self-released
Melodic Intersect | One Vision | Aimrec
Montayne, Dylan | Oasis | self-released
People's Champs | American Dreamers | 3rd Generation
Piano In The House | (various artists) | Adventure Music
Psychedelic Cumbia, The Rough Guide To | (various artists) | World Music Network
Quarter Street | Quarter Street | HopeStreet
Soriano, Joan | Me Decidi | iASO
Soul Sok Sega: Sega Sounds From Mauritius 1973-1979 | (various artists) | Strut
Stern, Nano | Mil 500 Vueltas | MGM Distribution
Stick Figure | Set In Stone | Ruffwood
Stubblefield, Jim | Encantado | Natural Elements
Terakaft | Alone | Out|Here
Thomas, Pat & Kwashibu Area Band | Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band | Strut
Timon, Carlos | Solar Rape | Pueblo
Toure, Amara | 1973-1980 | Analog Africa
Toure, Daby | Amonafi | Cumbancha
Toure, Vieux Farka & Julia Easterlin | Touristes | Six Degrees
Tromboranga | Golpe Con Melodia | self-released
Vieira, Ramana | Fado Da Vida | self-released
Vintage Latino | (various artists) | Putumayo
Western Standard Time | A Big Band Tribute To The Skatalites, Vol. 2 | self-released
Whetzel, James | Man With A Movie Camera | self-released
World Music 5 | America | Mojito
Zedashe | Our Earth And Water | Living Roots Music


New In WRIR's Digital Music Library
Abbilona | Masters Of Bata | Sunlightsquare
Abdoulaye, Mamman Sani | Unreleased Tapes 1981-1984 | Sahelsounds
Aero Manyelo | "DNA Test" | Enchufada
Afro Omega | American Ital (4 tracks) | Rebel Sound
Agent Sasco | "Confession" | Walshy Fire
Akae Beka | "Homage To The Land" | Fifth Son
Alba's Edge | Run To Fly | Paddledoo Music
Assad, Badi | Hatched | IDC San Francisco
Augustus Pablo | Presents Rockers International (2 tracks) | Greensleeves
Barrule | Manannan's Cloak | Easy On The Record
Best World Music You've Never Heard, The Rough Guide To The | (various artists) | World Music Network
Biggest One Drop Anthems 2015, The (4 tracks) | (various artists) | VP
Billy Bao | Lagos Sessions | Munster
Black Feeling, Vol. 3 | (various artists) | Freestyle
Boogarins | Manual | Other Music
Branco, Waltel | Assim Na Terra Como No Ceu | Mr Bongo
Brian Jonestown Massacre, The | "Prsi Prsi" | A Recordings
Buffalo Brothers | Fresh From The Horn | self-released
Christos DC feat Don Carlos | "Righteous Chant" / "Heart Of Gold" | Honest Music
Cia DM | "Kaji Yetu" | self-released
Clarks In Jamaica (3 tracks) | (various artists) | Greensleeves
Clavier, Natalia | Live In Buenos Aires | Nacional
Collie Buddz | Blue Dreamz | Louder Than Life / Sony
Cuarteto De Nos, El | Habla Tu Espejo | Warner Argentina
Cunao | Sangre Y Arena | self-released
Dapuntobeat | "Puertas Automaticas" | Nacional
Davaasuren, Bayarbaatar | The Art Of The Mongolian Khoomii (Throat Singing) | ARC
Delhi 2 Dublin | We're All Desi | Westwood
Ding Dong | "Dancehall Madness" | DJ Frass
Discover Music From China | (various artists) | ARC
Discover Music From India | (various artists) | ARC
Discover Music From Russia | (various artists) | ARC
Discover Music From Scandinavia | (various artists) | ARC
Discover World Percussion | (various artists) | ARC
Divanhana | Zukva | ARC
Dubioza Kolektiv | Happy Machine | Koolarrow
Dubmatix | The French Sessions | Renegade Rocker
El Dusty | "Orale" | AfterCluv DanceLab
El Dusty | Trapanera | AfterCluv DanceLab
El Dusty feat Happy Colors | "Cumbia Anthem" | AfterCluv DanceLab
Elephant Man | "Bogle Move" | 324 New Empire
Fakoly, Tiken Jah | "Is It Because I'm Black" / "Get Up, Stand Up" | Barclay
Fraser, Ras Jr. | "Vacation For Two" | Rebel Sound
Garlin, Bunji, Assassin & Kardinal Offishal | "She Bad" | Stadic Music
Gentleman | MTV Unplugged (3 tracks) | VP
Gonzo | "Talk About It" | Roots Musician
Great Xilumani & The Chief Musicians, The | "You Never Deceive Me" | self-released
Gurumiran | Aberrance | self-released
Gyptian feat Lady Leshurr | "All On Me" (Diztortion remix) | VP
Haggis Horns, The | What Comes To Mind | Haggis
Hama | "Imidiwan N'assouf" | Boomarm Nation / Sahelsounds
Hassan, Mariem & Vadiya Mint El Hanevi | Baila Sahara Baila | Nubenegra
Iba Mahr feat Dean Fraser | "Having Fun" | VPAL
Ife | "3 Mujeres (Iboru Iboya Ibosheshe)" | IFA
Jackson, Cory | Along The Road | MSF Music
Jah Rooti | "Faithful" | Rebel Sound
Jenn Liza | "Tan Deh" | Rebel Sound
John Mouse feat Zabrick | "Ah Suh We Party" | MSF Music
Junior Kelly | Urban Poet (4 tracks) | IrieVibrations
Keznamdi | "Champion" | SoBe Entertainment
Khan, Sujaat Husain & Katayoun Goudarzi | Ruby | self-released
Kingly T | Life In The City | self-released
Lichtenberg, Lenka | Yiddish Journey | ARC
Liebert, Ottmar | Waiting N Swan | self-released
Lopez, Rene | "Slide Into My Arms" | self-released
Lyons, Fay-Ann & Mavado | "Bad Rule" | Stadic Music
Lyons, Fay-Ann feat Stonebwoy | "Block The Road" | VP
Maal, Baaba | "Fulani Rock" / "Gilli Men" | Marathon Artists
Macka B | Neva Played A 45 (4 tracks) | Peckings
MagaDog | "Inna Di Town" | Boomrush Productions
MagaDog feat Moreena | "Ask Me For More" | Boomrush Productions
Martinez, Petrona & Palenke Soultribe | "Las Penas Alegres (Electrochalupa)" | Chaco World Music
Mason feat Queen Ifrica | "You'll Never Need" | Rebel Soulz
Mexrrissey | "International Playgirl" | Nacional
Midival Punditz | Baanwarey Remixes | Six Degrees
Mighty Mocambos, The feat Lee Fields | "Where Do We Go From Here?" | Legere
MPeach | Malania | Dutty Artz
M'Toro Chamou | "Umani" | Le Cri De L'Ocean Indien
Nagi, Karim | Detour Guide | self-released
Nattali Rize & Notis | New Era Frequency | One Rebel Creative
Never Stop Riddim | (various artists) | Uppressor's Productions
NoMad Dreams | NoMad Dreams | self-released
Nouakchott Wedding Songs | (various artists) | Sahelsounds
Owiny Sigoma Band | "I Made You, You Made Me" (High Wolf remix) | Brownswood
Rafi El | "Culebra" / "Bacanal" | Dutty Artz
Ren, Marta & The Groovelvets | "I'm Not Your Regular Woman" | Record Kicks
Rhythm Express, The | Soul Explosion '69 | 7 Arts Entertainment
Rivas, Roger & The Brothers Of Reggae | "Deck The Halls" / "Jingle Bells" | Jump Up
Rollins, Lawson | Infinite Chill (The Remix Sessions) | Infinita
Shayne Amani | "Hear My Cry" | Link Up Re-cordz
Shayne Amani | "Hold On" | Link Up Re-cordz
Skalinda | "Anda, Anda" | Boomrush Productions
Smockey | Pre'volution: Le President, Ma Moto Et Moi | Out|Here
Soul Sugar feat Courtney John | "All I Know" | Gee Recordings
Stara, Dominicka | "Summerlover" | Poncini Entertainment
Stick Against Stone | Instant | MediaGroove
Stonebwoy | "Go Higher" | Burniton Music Group
Strictly The Best, Vol. 52 & 53 (8 tracks) | (various artists) | VP
Super Hi-Fi | Yule Analog, Vol. II | self-released
Sway Machinery, The | You Will Love No One But Me | 3rd Generation
Teddyson John | "Allez" | TJ Music
Terrificos, Los | El Gordo | Peace & Rhythm
TisDass | Yamedan | Sahelsounds
Toke | "Woman Of Mine" | Boomrush Productions
Torch | Self Reclaimed (2 tracks) | VPAL
Torpedo Boyz | "Bocadillo" | Lounge
Treajah, Dimon | "Sexual Feeling" | DJ Frass
TriXstar | "Believe" | Boomrush Productions
TriXstar | "Don't Worry" | Boomrush Productions
Ultimate Guide To Scottish Folk, The | (various artists) | ARC
Valdes, Chucho | Tribute To Irakere: Live In Marciac | Jazz Village
Vini | "Preferido" | Enchufada
Virgo, Romain | Lifted (2 tracks) | VP
Voilaaa feat Sir John | "Spies Are Watching Me" | Favorite
Waconzy | "Powerful" | Dv8 Media
Weekes, Taj & Adowa | Love Herb & Reggae | Jatta
West Bridge Band, The | Kibera Esbera | Electric Cowbell
Winchester, Sherwayne | "Welcome" | SW Limited
XIXA | Shift And Shadow | Barbes
Zemog El Gallo Bueno | Volume 2 | self-released
Ziminino | "Intermitencia" | INTLBLK
Zusha | Kavana | self-released


From Our Personal Collections
Alaine | "Hello" | JukeBoxx Productions
Brasileiro Treasure Box Of Funk & Soul, The | (various artists) | Cultures of Soul
Charly's Orchestra, Los feat Xantone Blacq | "All Around The World" | Imagenes
Conscious Builders: Lion-I Reggae Jam Vol. 3 | (various artists) | Lion-I
Fakoly, Tiken Jah | Racines | Barclay
Hush Riddim | (various artists) | Fox Fuse
Miller, Jacob | Who Say Jah No Dread (The Classic Augustus Pablo Sessions1974-1975) | Greensleeves
N'Dour, Youssou | Fatteliku (Live In Athens 1987) | Real World
Out Of Addis | (various artists) | Eastern Connection
Sahel, Le | La Legende De Dakar | Celluloid
Shantel | Viva Diaspora | Essay
Warsaw Afrobeat Orchestra | Wendelu | Ubiquity
Zdob Si Zdub | 20 De Veri | MediaPro Music


Global A Go-Go Tracklist, December 16 (special program: top compilations, reissues and historic recordings of 2015)
Separation | Oliver Lake (USA) | Matador Of 1st & 1st | Passin' Thru | 1997
Global A Go-Go | Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros (UK) | Global A Go-Go | Hellcat | 2001
Nianky | Dieuf-Dieul De Thies (Senegal) | Aw Sa Yone Vol. 2 | Teranga Beat | 1981
Kocc Barma | Youssou N'Dour & Le Super Etoile De Dakar (Senegal) | Fatteliku (Live In Athens 1987) | Real World | 1987
Thiely | Orchestre Bawobab (Senegal) | Senegal 70: Sonic Gems & Previously Unreleased Recordings From The 70's | Analog Africa | 197x
Salamouti | Amara Toure (Guinee Conakry) Et L'Orchestre Massako (Gabon) | 1973-1980 | Analog Africa | 1980
Macusa | Buena Vista Social Club (Cuba) | Lost And Found | World Circuit | 1996
Cachumbembe | Fruko Y Sus Tesos (Colombia) | Big Box Of Afrosound | Vampisoul | 1972
Ghana Freedom | E.T. Mensah & The Tempos (Ghana) | King Of Highlife Anthology | RetroAfric | 1957
Money Money | The Quavers (Ghana-South Africa-UK) | Highlife On The Move: Selected Nigerian & Ghanaian Recordings From London & Lagos, 1954-66 | Soundway | 195x
I Jool Omo | Ginger Johnson & His African Messengers (Nigeria-UK) | African Party | Freestyle | 1967
Ndangariro | Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited (Zimbabwe) | Lion Songs: Essential Tracks In The Making Of Zimbabwe | Lion Songs | 2010
Lekopokopo Single Moqashoa | T.Y. Boys (South Africa) | Next Stop Soweto, Vol. 4: Zulu Rock, Afro-Disco And Mbaqanga 1975-1985 | Strut | 1981
Vumani Makhosi | Letta Mbulu (South Africa) | In The Music The Village Never Ends | Be With | 1983
Codrii | Zdob Si Zdub (Moldova) | 20 De Veri | MediaPro Music | 2015
Turkuz Turku Cagiririz | Mazhar Ve Fuat (Turkey) | Turkuz Turku Cagiririz! | Shadoks Music | 1973
Jimmy, Renda-Se | Tom Ze (Brazil) | The Brasileiro Treasure Box Of Funk & Soul | Cultures Of Soul | 1970
Gotham City | Os Brazoes (Brazil) | Os Brazoes | Mr Bongo | 1969
Seli | Edda Dell'Orso & Cantori Moderni De Alessandroni (Italy) | Chicas! Vol. 2: Spanish Female Singers 1963-1978 | Vampisoul | 1967
Olvidate De Mi | La Mermelada De Jose L. Carballo (Peru) | The Rough Guide To Psychedelic Cumbia | World Music Network | 1980
Blog post: http://www.globalagogo.com/2015/12/program-december-16-2015-top-ten.html
Podcast: http://www.radio4all.net/index.php/program/84276

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