Djnyc Funk n' Soul, nyc dj: Afrobeat, Afro Soul

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.

Afrobeat, Afro Soul

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.

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October 02, 2007

Orlando Julius - Super Afro Soul

I love this music, Orlando Julius created his signature Afro Beat style in the late 60s early 70s in Nigeria. It's a unique combination of reggae, soul, afrobeat and and funk. He gained popularity outside of Nigeria in the United States and Europe after releasing this album which many said he was a head of his time with. My favorite track on this particular collection is Oni Suru which you can listen to a sample of here.

Orlando Julius Super Afro Soul