Bambara Mystic Soul: The Raw Sound of Burkina Faso 1974-1979

by Various Artists

Bambara Mystic Soul: The Raw Sound of Burkina Faso 1974-1979 cover art

Unearthing a deeply vibrant but largely undocumented musical scene, this anthology captures the buzzing club sounds of 1970s Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta). The recordings blend heavy, James Brown-indebted funk grooves with Islamic melodies, psychedelic guitar fuzz, and indigenous Mande rhythms. It provides an essential window into the localized, highly energetic interpretations of global soul music taking place in West Africa.

Genres

  • Afro-Funk

Tracklist

  1. Bar Konou Mousso
  2. Kodjougou
  3. Dambakale
  4. Renouveau
  5. Katougou
  6. Love, Music and Dance
  7. Johnny
  8. Sie Koumgolo
  9. Baden Djougou
  10. Tink Tank
  11. Kabendo
  12. Rog Mik Africa
  13. Sali
  14. Zambo Zambo
  15. Oye Ka Bara Kignan
  16. Tond Yabramba