Africa Negra - Antologia Vol 1

1.
Vence Vitória 03:36

2.
Carambola 08:13

3.
Saozinha 07:09

4.
Epa Sá Cata Pabô Manda Mum 06:39

5.
Ple Can 07:17

6.
Zun Zon Pedlelu 05:32

7.
12 De Julho 04:38

8.
Quá Na Buá Néga Fá 04:54

9.
Cumamo Bivalemo 08:33

10.
Pedlelo 06:05

11.
San Tomé Plôdozu 05:56

12.
Giná Mé Mú Môlé 07:47

about

Continuing our work on Sao Tomé and Principe with curator DJ Tom B., we are pleased to announce the release of an anthology of the group África Negra.

This first volume includes 12 of their key tracks, remastered for the occasion and selected only from those officially released on different media. A second volume containing only unreleased material, digitized from the studio tapes by their tour manager, and filled with period photos, is expected soon.

Formed in the early 1970s by Horacio, a butcher by trade, and his guitarist friend Emidio Pontes, África Negra is the best known of the great São Tomé and Principe bands. The catchy melodies in the local Forro language, provided by lead singer João Seria, and subtly harmonized by the enchanting backing vocals of the rest of the band, quickly ensured their influence outside the archipelago. Their incomparable blend of Puxa and Rumba rhythms and subtle melodies made them the most regular touring band from Sao Tome.