Djnyc Funk n' Soul, nyc dj: African Jazz

This blog will include recommendations for some of my favorite music from all over the world including funk, soul, reggae, latin soul, salsa, merengue, trip hop and electro jazz. I'm always picking through compilations, stacks of records, collections etc trying to find those gems that I want to share with others when djing in New York City or wherever. There is so much amazing music out there I figured it would be nice to create a guide without any outside influence. Like most people I want to find that one place that always makes great recommendations (like KCRW). I'd love to hear from other djs, music aficionados, etc. in the New York City Area.

African Jazz

October 05, 2007

Madilu System - Ya Jean - Music of Congo

I heard the song Ya Jean by Madilu System yesterday on KCRW while I was working. He has an amazing voice and was very popular throughout Africa. I'm just starting to scratch the surface with music from Africa and recently picked up the Golden Afrique compilation which I'll write more on later. Other popular singers from Congo include Franco, Sam Mangwana, Papa Wemba and Nyomba.