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.
Francesco Fusaro, the man behind MFZ Records and classical music recording series 19'40'', brings a considered and varied selection of baroque, classical and contemporary music for a full two hours each month.
Francesco Fusaro, the man behind MFZ Records and classical music recording series 19'40'', brings a considered and varied selection of baroque, classical and contemporary music for a full two hours each month.
Tracklist
--:--
Mirrie Hill, Mirrie Hill, Jeanell CarriganJeanell Carrigan
Lena Johnson McLin, Lena Johnson McLin, Helen Walker-HillHelen Walker-Hill
A Summer Day
Elisabeth Lutyens, Elisabeth Lutyens, Juliet Fraser, Juliet Fraser, Tom Williams, Tom Williams, Jonathan Bungard, Jonathan Bungard, Jimmy Holliday, Jimmy Holliday, Exaudi Vocal Ensemble, Exaudi Vocal Ensemble, James WeeksJames Weeks