Monday 12 December 2016

African Music Machine - Water Black Gold -1972-74 US




The African Music Machine was a New Orleans funk band, led by Louis Villery, playing in the 1970s. It issued several singles which became collector's items. A compilation album Black Water Gold was issued in 2000. The band was re-formed by Villery in 2001, and issued an album on the Singular label. They play mellow beats incorporating traditional African and Caribbean sounds.(wiki)
"Black Water Gold" released in 2000 by Soul Power label (LPS-3317).From this compilation i chose "Black Water Gold" and "Mr. Brown".

Members:

Bass, Vocals – Louis Villery
Drums – Louis Acorn
Guitar – Jumbo
Percussion – Osman
Piano, Organ – Obitu
Tenor Saxophone – Tyrone Dotson
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Ete-Ete
Trumpet – Amal

-by dj fanis: here

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