Francis bebey remix by various artists, released 01 july 20 1. African electronic music 19751982 by francis bebey. The incredible psychedelic sanza 19821984 is a beautifully dreamy followup to born bad s muchloved francis bebey showcase, african electronic music 19751982. Hey, born bad records can we have a bebey sanza box set. Francis bebey psychedelic sanza 19821984 volumevolume.
Francis bebey psychedelic sanza 1982 1984 born bad records. He gave recitals while pursuing a career in journalism and then as an international civil servant. Show all release groups instead, or show various artists release groups. He worked for unesco in the department of information, where he prepared numerous broadcasts for. Buy francis bebeys album titled african electronic music 19751982 to enjoy in. The same creative impulse also led him to write pop songs, some of which based on novels he had written became big hits in africa and in the frenchspeaking world. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish.
Anyone can participate and build the database to share his passion for these sounds. Buy francis bebeys album titled african electronic music 19751982 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Francis bebey vinyl, cd, maxi, lp, ep, buy it on cdandlp. Sep 02, 2012 born is the story of emma and her surviving in a world where it ended and something horrible began. In the mid1950s he traveled to paris to study at the sorbonne, and during this time he. He was born in douala in 1929 and was educated in douala, paris and the united states. Francis bebey was born in douala, cameroon, on 15 july 1929. Multidisciplinary artist francis bebey was born in cameroon and studied music in paris in the 1950s. May 28, 2001 francis bebey, born july 15, 1929, douala, cameroondied may 28, 2001, paris, france, cameroonianborn writer, guitarist, and composer, one of the bestknown singersongwriters of africa. In recent years, parisbased born bad records have released two excellent compilations, african electronic music 1975 1982 and psychedelic sanza 1982 1984. French hiphop star pilooski who helmed last years bebey compilation and cariboudaphni take turns pulling apart the looping bass, xylophones and upbeat panpipes that. Born is the story of emma and her surviving in a world where it ended and something horrible began.
French hiphop star pilooski who helmed last years bebey compilation and cariboudaphni take turns pulling apart the looping bass, xylophones and upbeat panpipes that bebey. Etienne jaumet bissao digital bonus distribution exclusive via rush hour uniquement 150 maxi dispo via born bad artwork by uncle o. Born bad records present psychedelic sanza 19821984, a thrilling collection of material from cameroonian artist francis bebey. Francis bebeyafrican electronic music 197582 lpborn bad. Francis bebey african electronic music 19751982 2011, vinyl. Francis bebey african electronic music 19751982 2011. He entered the music scene with his african compositions for classical guitar.
In the mid1950s he traveled to paris to study at the sorbonne, and. The son of a protestant minister, he grew up in the cameroon port town of douala, surrounded by books. Francis bebeypsychedelic sanza 19821984 lpborn bad records londons leading vinyl records specialist based in soho. He grew up learning the french language and western musical traditions in school. For over 35 years, we have been dealing in avant, experimental, offbeat, progressive and rehearsal intensive rock, jazz, and contemporary music as well as many other undefinable musics from across the globe. Francis bebey african electronic music 19751982 label.
An electronic producer who shot to fame in 1970s cameroon, francis bebey is best known for his sound on sound layering technique, so its therefore only appropriate he gets remixed by some of the best. Aug 25, 2014 this website presents the work of elzo durt, graphic designer and illustrator from brussels. Francis bebey was a cameroonian writer and composer. Francis bebey took me by storm a year ago, when this album was released. Celebrating the uniquely affective timbre of the sanza, or african thumb piano, this compilation shifts focus from popwise anthems such as new track or coffee cola, onto the cameroonian polymaths more. Francis bebey born bad born bad label global grooves cd, lp totally cool, totally amazing music from the enigmatic francis bebey a contemporary on the early 80s african scene of william onyeabor, and an equally experimental artists. The incredible psychedelic sanza 19821984 is a beautifully dreamy followup to born bads muchloved francis bebey showcase, african electronic music 19751982. Satan, marietta, frustration, forever pavot, the feeling of love.
African electronic music 19751982 by francis bebey, released 03 june. African francis bebey psychedelic sanza 1982 1984 2014, digipak, cd discogs. Francis bebey psychedelic sanza 198284 born bad records. In 1957, bebey moved to ghana at the invitation of kwame nkrumah to all africans from nonindependent territories. Born bad begins with a fantastic description of the female lead character sheila obrien, long suffering wife of there is soon a sense that the carefully managed gang boundaries are about to be breached in a turf war, unless someone manages to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. Check out psychedelic sanza 1982 1984 by francis bebey on amazon music. Novelistsculptorcomposer and musician, cameroons francis bebey 19292001 grew up in a eurocentric, colonialized family yet despite, or perhaps because of, the strict attempts to root out and shield him from the indigenous african culture, bebey became one of the great champions of traditional african music. By the time francis bebey started making these home recordings he was already in his mid30s. Vinyl is a double lp with printed inersleeve, cd is digipack with 12 page booklet insert written by francis bebey s son. The incredible psychedelic sanza 19821984 is a beautifully dreamy followup to born bads muchloved francis bebey showcase, african electronic music. These recordings were made later in his life, as he used western forms to make african music more approachable for a foreign audience. Oct, 2014 check out psychedelic sanza 1982 1984 by francis bebey on amazon music. Born bad begins with a fantastic description of the female lead character sheila obrien, long suffering wife of there is soon a sense that the carefully managed gang boundaries are about to be breached in a turf war, unless someone manages to negotiate a. As a youth bebey sampled the accordion, violin, piano, and mandolin before settling by age nine on the guitar.
Francis bebey psychedelic sanza 19821984 cd amoeba. Regarding the book born bad tells the tale of a young lovedup couple who were separated in the teenage year but have never lost their lust. Francis bebeypsychedelic sanza 19821984 lpborn bad. Moving to the united states, he continued to study broadcasting at new york university. Francis bebey psychedelic sanza 19821984 cd amoeba music. I was travelling in peru and ecuador at the time, and although this is truly african roots music, these deep, ancient meditations did wonders numerous times while hiking in the amazonian jungles and the mountainous landscapes of the andes. The secrets of the characters were actually pretty easy to guess so that removed any possible suspense or excitement. Vinyl is a double lp with printed inersleeve, cd is digipack with 12 page booklet insert written by francis bebeys son.
Oct 09, 2018 in recent years, parisbased born bad records have released two excellent compilations, african electronic music 1975 1982 and psychedelic sanza 1982 1984. He was also a consultant with the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization. He worked for unesco in the department of information, where he prepared numerous broadcasts for francophone african radio. He attended the sorbonne and paris, france, and received further education in the united states. Cameroonian francis bebey accomplished much in his 71 years.
Francis bebey, cameroonian born writer, guitarist, and composer, one of the bestknown singersongwriters of africa. Jan 30, 20 by the time francis bebey started making these home recordings he was already in his mid30s. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Now available on cd cameroonian musician francis bebey is truly one of a kind. African francis bebey african electronic music 19751982 2011, gatefold sleeve, cd discogs. Electronic, techno, electro, house, experimental, grime, dubstep, hip hop, alternative, indie, and many more. Provided to youtube by idol the coffee cola song francis bebey african electronic music 19751982. Francis bebey 19292001 was a cameroonian artist, musician, and writer. The son of a christian minister, francis bebey was born on july 15, 1929, near douala, cameroon, which was then a french and british protectorate.
Celebrating the uniquely affective timbre of the sanza, or african thumb piano, this compilation shifts focus from popwise anthems such as new track or coffee cola, onto the cameroonian polymaths more stripped, rhythmdriven. In 1957, bebey moved to ghana at the invitation of kwame nkrumah, and took a job as a broadcaster. Its a fine line mix le domaine reserve du colonel 4. In the mid1950s he traveled to paris to study at the sorbonne. Compilation of tracks from african electronic composer francis bebey, double vinyl.
A followup to african electronic music 1975 1982, this release focuses on music built around the sansa, a traditional african thump piano. Wayside music was established in january of 1980 as a mail order operation. A peoples art, which was reprinted in the us in 1999. He was an author, artist, sculptor, musician and fellow broadcaster. Francis bebey cameroonian writer and composer britannica. Francis bebey african electronic music 19751982 discogs. Bebey, francis african electronic music 19751982 born bad. Jake and anna are brought into her life by jake having an accident and suddenly emma is thrust in a world that isnt so solitary. He is sometimes called the father of world music bebey began performing with a band while a teenager in cameroon. African electronic music 19751982, lpcd, born bad records, 2011. Bebey, francis african electronic music 19751982 amazon. A magisterial survey of the continents acoustic music, profusely. Bebey wrote novels, poetry, plays, tales, short stories, and nonfiction works.
Jan 01, 2009 regarding the book born bad tells the tale of a young lovedup couple who were separated in the teenage year but have never lost their lust. Francis bebey, born july 15, 1929, douala, cameroondied may 28, 2001, paris, france, cameroonianborn writer, guitarist, and composer, one of the bestknown singersongwriters of africa. But few people know that in the 70s, francis bebey delved into electronic music. Francis bebey is now best known as a musician, though he started out as a writer. There are those that are evil and she has learned to survive on her own. Born bad records can we have a bebey sanza box set.
We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or genre. The cameroonian native had already lived a full life as an accomplished academic attending the sorbonne for english and nyu for journalism and media studies, radio correspondent in ghana and later for sorafom, awardwinning novelist, and even sculptor by the time his first album of music came out in the late. Francis bebey, born july 15, 1929, douala, cameroondied may 28, 2001, paris, france, cameroonian born writer, guitarist, and composer, one of the bestknown singersongwriters of africa. The electric futurism of cameroonian trailblazer francis bebey.
Psychedelic sanza 19821984 by francis bebey on amazon. Francis bebey psychedelic sanza 1982 1984 2014, vinyl. Psychedelic sanza 19821984 vinyl 2lp music skip to main content. Bebey attended college in douala, where he studied mathematics, before going to study broadcasting at the university of paris. Bebey began performing with a band while a teenager in cameroon.
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