ANTOLOGIA vol 2 (2 vinyls)

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Continuing our exploration of São Tomé and Principe with DJ Tom B., Les Disques Bongo Joe are proud to announce the release of the África Negra Anthology Vol. 2. We have carefully selected and remastered 13 flagship tracks for this volume, digitized from studio tapes by their tour manager.The album includes a booklet with updated liner notes and vintage photos of the band.África Negra, founded in the early 1970s by Horacio and Emidio Pontes, is the most renowned musical group from São Tomé and Principe. Their blend of Puxa and Rumba, enriched by Leonildo Barros's guitar riffs, Armando Tito's bass lines, and vibrant percussion, earned them recognition beyond the archipelago. This volume offers a glimpse into their musical journey, featuring unreleased sessions from 1979 and 1990, showcasing lead singers like João Seria and Sergio Fonseca. - - Reunited around Leonildo Barros and Antonio Menezes since 2008, the band has released three albums since 2012 and resumed touring in recent years, with João since 2014. Their performances continue to captivate audiences with energetic rhythms, graceful harmonies, socially charged poetry, and distinctive dance moves, supported by their Lisbon-based tour manager, Afonso Simoes (Filho Unico), who facilitated the unearthing of these tracks.Since the tragic passing of Joao Seria on May 4, 2023, followed by national funeral honors, the lead singer from the 90s, Sergio Fonseca, has rejoined the band, accompanied by Iju, a renowned young Santomean singer, offering a captivating show. Pacheco, known for his devastating bass riffs and unique playing style, has also returned, having lived in Cape Verde since 1987 and recently resettled in São Tomé.This anthology is dedicated to the memory of General João Seria, Gabriel João, September 1, 1949 - May 4, 2023.