Formed in the early 1970s by Horacio, a butcher by trade, and his guitarist friend Emidio Pontes, \u00c1frica Negra is the best known of the great S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Principe bands. The catchy melodies in the local Forro language, provided by lead singer Jo\u00e3o 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. Their first album (Aninha) was released in 1981, followed by three more in 1983. They contain an incredible collection of timeless hits and have achieved high ratings on the second-hand market. Then came the excellent San Lena in 1986, which was unfortunately only released on cassette, but for which we were able to digitize the original tape. In 1990 their last album in vinyl format (Paga me uma cerveja) was released, the rarest. Three CDs and five cassettes followed in the 1990s. Like most S\u00e3o Tomean bands, they recorded their compositions at Radio Nacional STP, the only studio on the island at the time, whose cramped premises forced the big bands to do sessions outside in the courtyard, at night, facing the ocean and in front of their fans. Reformed around Jo\u00e3o Seria, the band has recorded three albums since 2012, and has been touring again for a few years, offering, always with the same energy, their frenzied rhythms, their graceful harmonies, their poetry full of social metaphors, and their typical dance steps.
\nThis first volume includes 12 of their key tracks, remastered for the occasion and selected only from those officially released on different media. The album is accompanied by a booklet with the original covers and interviews with the band members still with us. A second volume containing only unreleased material, digitized from the studio tapes by their tour manager, and filled with period photos, is expected soon.<\/p>\n
Tracklist:<\/p>\n
A1. Vence Vit\u00f3ria
\nA2. Carambola
\nA3. Saozinha<\/p>\n
B1. Epa S\u00e1 Cata Pab\u00f4 Manda Mum
\nB2. Ple Can
\nB3. Zun Zon Pedlelu<\/p>\n
C1. 12 De Julho
\nC2 Qu\u00e1 Na Bu\u00e1 N\u00e9ga F\u00e1
\nC3. Cumamo Bivalemo<\/p>\n
D1. Pedlelo
\nD2. San Tom\u00e9 Pl\u00f4dozu
\nD3. Gin\u00e1 M\u00e9 M\u00fa M\u00f4l\u00e9<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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