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Last broadcast on Sat, 22 May 2010, 15:00 on BBC Radio 3.
Synopsis
Fifty years after sixteen countries in Africa became independent, Lucy Duran and the French journalist Florent Mazzoleni play rare tracks from that period. Music was to play a central role in the search for new identity, and in the 60s and 70s some of the continent's greatest dance music was created. Today's programme celebrates countries that became independent in the first half of 1960 including Congo, Senegal, Guinea and Cameroon. Producer James Parkin.
Based in Bordeaux, the French writer and photographer Florent Mazzoleni has travelled all over Africa collecting music, and in particular, documentating the soundtrack of the golden era of Atlantic African music. He's written fifteen books, most notably "Epic of African music: Rhythms of Atlantic Africa" and "Salif Keita, Voice of the Mandingo". His latest book, "Motown: Soul and glamour" will be translated into English this autumn.
The programme includes tracks from Florent's collection many of which have not been re-released since their limited pressing in the 60s and 70s - let alone played on British radio. And these are tracks that reflect a unique period in African history: a period of liberation and short-lived optimism.
Another programme with Florent will be broadcast in September 2010, and will celebrate some of the African countries that became independent in the second half of 1960, such as Mali, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Gabon.
Music played
Timings are shown from the start of the programme in hours and minutes.
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Kanimba Salif & Rail Band — Djanfa magni
Unreleased extract from Radio Mali, circa 1970 -
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Grand Kalle & L'African Jazz — Independence cha cha
Succes des Annees 50/60 Vol. 1, SYLLART 823408 -
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Franco and OK Jazz — Siluwangi Wapi Accordeon
Artist: Camille Feruzi
Golden Afrique, Vol. 2, Network Medien 29076 -
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Orchestre de la Paillote — Kadia Blues
Artist: Keletigui Traore
Orchestre de la Paillote. Sous la direction de Traoré Kélétigui. Volume 2., Syliphone SLP 3 -
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Bella Bellow — O Senye
Bem Bem / O Senye, Akue AK 45028 -
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Dexter Johnson — Seul
Artist: Superstar de Dakar Artist: John Gomis
Seul, N'dardisc -
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Dr Nico & L’orchestre African Fiesta — Sookie
African Fiesta -
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Docteur Nico & Orchestre African Fiesta — Canshita
African Fiesta -
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Hamad Kalkaba — Fouh sei Allah
Artist: Le grand orchestre de la garde republicaine du Cameroun
Fouh sei Allah, Sonafric -
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Omar Pene & Super Diamono — Maduleene
Disques Griot
Broadcast
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Sat 22 May 201015:00
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