Of course, as a New Orleans music fan, when I see "Angola" in relation to music, I think of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, where many New Orleans music stars served time in their youth. "The Ponderosa," in Dr. John's rueful parlance. "I wrote this in Angola," the great James Booker said, introducing a performance of his masterpiece "Classified." ..... Thanks for this information about the OTHER Angola, Damon, and its music. And yes, what Susan Brockman said.
Thanks so much for this post. Years ago an older friend, who also schooled me on samba and other Brazilian genres, passed me the Buda Musique compilations and I’ve been obsessed with Angolan music ever since. Those Analog Africa records are never far from my turntable. Back in 2011, another friend asked me to digitize a David Zè LP, and I’ve always wanted to know more about that period. You can already hear the reduction in the music during the independence struggle—of course, arrangements are going to be stripped down during fighting, instruments simplified, etc. But as much as I love the upbeat rhythms, it is those terribly sad melancholic songs that resonate most with me.
Thanks for this. Have been a huge fan of Angolan music since first hearing it back in ‘70’s. Found a small trove of classic l/ps in a foundering warehouse in New Bedford around 1987. Appreciate your sharing all this helpful information. Glad to be in further contact.
Tragic history. Thank you for linking me to this beautiful music and artist. Well done as usual.
Of course, as a New Orleans music fan, when I see "Angola" in relation to music, I think of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, where many New Orleans music stars served time in their youth. "The Ponderosa," in Dr. John's rueful parlance. "I wrote this in Angola," the great James Booker said, introducing a performance of his masterpiece "Classified." ..... Thanks for this information about the OTHER Angola, Damon, and its music. And yes, what Susan Brockman said.
Thanks so much for this post. Years ago an older friend, who also schooled me on samba and other Brazilian genres, passed me the Buda Musique compilations and I’ve been obsessed with Angolan music ever since. Those Analog Africa records are never far from my turntable. Back in 2011, another friend asked me to digitize a David Zè LP, and I’ve always wanted to know more about that period. You can already hear the reduction in the music during the independence struggle—of course, arrangements are going to be stripped down during fighting, instruments simplified, etc. But as much as I love the upbeat rhythms, it is those terribly sad melancholic songs that resonate most with me.
Thanks for this. Have been a huge fan of Angolan music since first hearing it back in ‘70’s. Found a small trove of classic l/ps in a foundering warehouse in New Bedford around 1987. Appreciate your sharing all this helpful information. Glad to be in further contact.
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