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NTS Guide to: Albarika Records

Based in Cotonou, Benin, which at the time was referred to as Dahomey, Albarika Records was founded by the French-born, Benin-based producer and entrepreneur, Emmanuel "Manu" Dibango, who had a significant influence on the local music scene. The label was instrumental in releasing records from some of the region's most prominent musicians during the golden age of African music. Many of the artists signed to Albarika Records were known for blending indigenous African rhythms with Western jazz, funk, and soul influences. This made their sound distinctive and part of a broader movement across West Africa during the 60s and 70s, as music became a form of social and political expression.

THE WITCHING HOUR

Omar Hraib presents The Witching Hour; a passage through the realms of the slow, the heavy and the strange.

Jango Thriller

Jango Thriller

Jango Thriller has been played over 10 times on NTS, first on 18 October 2015. Jango Thriller's music has been featured on 12 episodes.

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Jango Thriller

Jango Thriller has been played over 10 times on NTS, first on 18 October 2015. Jango Thriller's music has been featured on 12 episodes.

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Tracks featured on

The One Glove Breakfast Show w/ Macca & Hidden Spheres 17.05.25 Radio Episode

Otologic w/ Heaven's Chair 31.07.23 Radio Episode

Soup To Nuts w/ John Gómez 13.02.23 Radio Episode

Creep Zone w/ James Pants & Marc Schaller 13.07.20 Radio Episode

Selassie TBC 10.04.20 Radio Episode

Rhythm Section w/ Bradley Zero & Paula Tape 29.01.20 Radio Episode

Bahamian Moor - Bottom Ash 20.10.18 Radio Episode

Noise in my Head w/ Biscuit & Tom of England 25.09.18 Radio Episode

Jonny Mons 07.08.18 Radio Episode

Zaltan & D.K. 23.06.17 Radio Episode

Do!! You!! Breakfast w/ Charlie Bones & Heap 04.08.16 Radio Episode

88 Transition w/ Mr Assister & Klaus 18.10.15 Radio Episode

Most played tracks

It Could Not Happen (Essential Trance Hall Mix)

Critical Rhythm, Jango Thriller, Vandal

Nu Groove Records•1990

Eastern Breeze (Authentic Mix)

Critical Rhythm, Jango Thriller, Vandal

Nu Groove Records•1990

It Could Not Happen (Version)

Critical Rhythm, Jango Thriller, Vandal

Nu Groove Records•1990

Fall Into A Trance (Brooklyn Funk Essential Mix)

Critical Rhythm, Jango Thriller, Vandal

Nu Groove Records•1990

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