V/A - Bulawayo Blue Yodel


V/A

LP (100g)

$36.00

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MISSISSIPPI RECORDS

Date of release: May 01 2019


The world's first collection of gorgeous pop songs from Frank and His Sisters, a family band from Moshi, Tanzania. Formed in the early 1950s by Frank Humplick, Thecla Clara and Maria Regina, the trio recorded and toured throughout East Africa and issued a string of instant classics, capturing fans with their beautifully harmonized singing, clever lyrics, and Frank's stunning guitar work. Imagine the fingerstyle finesse of John Fahey with a pure pop melodicism, combined with the family harmony of groups like The Carter Family, The Roches, and The Beach Boys, set in the golden age of Tanzanian music! Frank composed many of his songs while working the land on his beloved tractor (really), and once instigated a house-to-house search to destroy all copies of his record "Yes/No" due to political lyrics. He went on to record and tour with the Jambo Boys band before retiring from the music industry in the early 1960s, to focus on his passion for agriculture. But his favorite songs were always the ones he created with his sisters, and we are proud to present 12 of their best. Previously only heard on painfully rare 78 rpm discs and Tanzanian oldies radio, this album collects the trio's finest songs, lovingly restored and remastered. We love this music so much that in late 2018 we traveled to Tanzania to meet Frank's family and collaborate on this album. The result is a colorful 8-page booklet featuring complete lyrics in English, Swahili and Chaga, as well as previously unpublished photographs, extensive interviews and anecdotes, and a biography by Tanzanian musician and radio host John Kitime. All tracks fully licensed from the Humplick family.

Tracklisting:
1.Mwanangu Lala
2.Kafo Mshiki
3.Kokoya Mdu Meku
4.Nimechakaa
5.Nisamehe
6.Shida
7.Sharu Shechisia
8.Efo Kulale
9.Tuwe Sawa
10.Mashamsham
11.Beba Jiwe
12.Nakusalimu

Vinyl release of V/A, Various Artists - Bulawayo Blue Yodel. Released through MISSISSIPPI RECORDS and available on LP.


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V/A, VARIOUS ARTISTS - Bulawayo Blue Yodel (LP)
Cat No: MRI117LP
Barcode: 860002620930
Packaging: LP (100g)
SKU 5258671
Barcode # 860002620930
Artist V/A
Artist/Author V/A, VARIOUS ARTISTS
Shipping weight 0.6140kg
Format LP (100g)

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