Many Congolese musicians, displaced by civil wars in the 1960s, migrated East from Katanga, Kivu and Shaba provinces. Others followed in the 1970s, looking for work when there seemed to be a surfeit of great bands at home. They adapted to the club scenes in Kampala, Nairobi, and Dar Es Salaam, where they attracted a huge following. Though essentially Congolese rumba (& like a lot of African pop at the time, riffing off the famous GV series of Cuban sones issued on 78 rpm since the 30s), their music did not evolve in the same way as the Congolese variety and instead picked up currents from Benga guitarists, Taraab vocalists, and other East & Southern African styles. Hugh Tracey made a recording trip in 1950 and captured mostly traditional music. His recording of the Chipukizi Rumba Band doing a Cuban imitation, "Dada mwajuma," on kazoo and penny whistle can be heard on THE TANZANIA SOUND (Original Music OMCD018). In the 1960s bands had to travel to Nairobi to record. But by the mid-1970s Radio Tanzania was recording many bands for broadcast, and their archives became a source for recordings (though depredations and decay have left them in a less-than-ideal state today).
I wrote to East African music expert Doug Paterson seeking information on the FLATIM cassettes which I have been collecting, and which are a source for this wonderful sound. In my e-mail I suggested the tapes were badly mastered. He replied:
"Badly mastered? Surely you jest? The cassettes have gone through a rigorous controlled process starting with duplication of the original one track tape from Radio Tanzania, the creation of a cassette master at the Nairobi's Valley Road Pentecostal Church (an actual studio), and then home duplication on Livingstone Amaumo's comsumer grade cassette recorder on blanks from no-name Asian manufacturers. At least that was the process back in 1988.
"Since then Livingstone actually uses professional tape duplicators who aren't too bad. The quarter inch tape masters (duplicates) were always a bit dicey but the rest of the process really took its toll."
In another message, Doug explains the acronym: "FLATIM stands for (the late) Franklin Livingstone Amaumo and Tido Dunstan Mhando. Tido, former head of the BBC Swahili Service and now head of TUT (Tanzania's state-owned radio and television services), was once Livingstone's Tanzanian partner in FLATIM."
With some information gleaned from Professor Endo's site (which was compiled by Doug Paterson), I have started a discography of East African dance bands based on my own collection. Lists marked [DP] kindly provided by Doug Paterson. Thanks also to John Beadle [JB], Nick Dean, Gilbert Hsiao, Paul Johnston, John McLaverty, Peter Toll. Many of the songs are designated as "parts 1 & 2," but I have omitted this in the titles. Many of the bands have "Jazz" in their name -- this is a reference to the All-Powerful OK Jazz of Franco rather than the American style of music.
Catalog # |
ARTIST |
TITLE |
TRACK LISTING |
Notes |
| AHD (MC) 001 (1985) |
Various Artists |
SWAHILI HITS |
A1. Juwata Jazz Band: "Tabu"
2. Dar International Orchestra: "Ubaya wa Jirani"
3. Bimalee: "Moyo Wangu"
B1. DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra: "Pesa"
2. Orchestra Safari Sound: "Dunia Msongamano"
3. Vijana Jazz Orchestra: "Mama Njiti" |
|
AHD (MC) 002 |
Mlimani Park Orchestra |
MATATIZO YA NYUMBANZI |
A1. Diana [Shaban Dede]
2. Pesa No 2 [Cosmas Thobias]
3. Pole Mkuu Mwenzangu [Muharami Saidi]
B1. Pesa [Cosmas Thobias]
2. Matatizo ya Nyumbanzi [Hamis Juma]
3. Hiba [Muharami Saidi] |
The Mlimani Park is a nightclub in Dar Es Salaam. The band was formed in 1978 as an offshoot of Dar International. Before that the singers Hassani Bitchuka, Muheddin Maalim, and guitarist Abel Balthazar were in NUTA Jazz. Their music uses a lot of rhythms from the local Zaramo ethnic group. Hassani Bitchuka's high voice is a trademark, as well as their dueling mi-solo and lead guitar. |
AHD (MC) 003 |
Maquis Original | KARUBANDIKA |
A1. Karubandika
2. Mpenzi Luta
3. Ni Wewe Pekee
B1. Mapenzi ya Pesa
2. Kazi Yangu Baharia
3. Balimwacha |
Originally from Shaba province in southern Congo, the band Orchestre Super Gabby moved to Tanzania, changed their name to Maquis in 1972, and are still extant as Bana Maquis. (Note: Another band from Shaba, Les Maquisards "The Warriors" moved to Kinshasa.) |
AHD (MC) 004 |
Various Artists |
SWAHILI HITS Vol. 2 |
A1. International Safari Sound: "Wastara"
2. Orchestra Maquis Original: "Karubandika"
3. Bimalee Orchestra: "Makulata"
B1. DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra: "MV Mapenzi"
2. Juwata Jazz Band: "Mtoto Nampenda"
3. Dar International Orchestra: "Dunia Uwanja Wafujo"
|
|
AHD (MC) 005 |
Maquis Original |
ANJELU |
A1. Wema Wangu
2. Anjelu
3. Double Double
B1. Seya
2. Mpenzi Luta
3. Mabruki
|
"Mabruki" and "Mpenzi luta" also on TANZANIA DANCE BANDS VOL 2 (Monsun CD MSCD 9.01117 O; 1989) & MUZIKI WA DANSI (Africassette AC9403 1995) |
AHD/MSK 006 |
International Safari Sound Orchestra |
"Marashi ya pemba" |
A1. Marashi ya pemba (on 6005)
2. Mwana kwetu
3. Mwaipungu
B1. Gaba
2. Salaam kwa msikilizaji
3. Mpaka manga mbaya
|
IOSS was led by Ndala Kasheba during its heyday in the late 70s and early 80s. A Congolese who played with Fauvette, Safari Nkoi and Orchestra Maquis before forming IOSS, he left with King Kiki to form Zaita Musica in 1990. He died in 2004. |
AHD (MC) 007 |
Orch. Maquis Original |
CLARA |
A1. Clara [Kyanga Songa] (compare 6005)
2. Wanaume Waleo [Issa Nundu]
3. Uba Wangu [Tshimanga Assosa]
B1. Sofia No 2 [Nguza Viking]
2. Mayasa [Ilunga Banza]
3. Maspenzi sio masihara [Nguza Viking]
|
|
AHD (MC) 008 |
Various Artists |
SWAHILI HITS Vol. 3 |
A1. Super Matimila Orchestra: "Kifo"
2. Orchestra Maquis Original: "Clara"
3. International Orchestra Safari Sound: "Christina Moshi"
B1. DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra: "Majirani Huzima Radio"
2. Juwata Jazz Band: "Solemba"
3. Vijana Jazz: "Mary Maria"
|
|
AHD (MC) 009 |
Bimalee |
Shangwe ya Harusi |
A1. Neema
2. Shangwe ya Harusi
3. Makulata
B1. Milionea wa Mapenzi
2. Linalonisibu
3. Tujemaso
|
[DP] |
AHD/MSK 010 |
International Orch. Safari Sound |
BINADAMU HAWANA WEMA |
A1. Binadamu hawana wema
2. Siri ya mapenzi
3. Kipipa ayubu
B1. Isiaka
2. Judy
3. Somboko amba
|
"Somboko amba" also on TANZANIA DANCE BANDS VOL 2 (Monsun CD MSCD 9.01117 O; 1989) & MUZIKI WA DANSI (Africassette AC9403 1995) |
AHD/MSK 011 (1988?) |
Maquiz du Zaire '88 |
NGALULA |
A1. Ngalulu
2. Saleh
3. Mbiya Tambwe
4. Sikutegemea Mpenzi
B1. Makumbele
2. Kibulwa
3. Leah
4. Nani Atanitetea
|
"Makumbele" and "Ngalula" also on TANZANIA DANCE BANDS VOL 2 (Monsun CD MSCD 9.01117 O; 1989) & MUZIKI WA DANSI (Africassette AC9403 1995) |
AHD/MSK 012 |
Various |
TANZANIA HIT PARADE |
A1. Vijana Jazz: "Mundinde"
2. Maquis Original: "Clara"
3. International Orchestra Safari Sound (Duku Duku): "Marashi ya Pemba"
B1. International Orchestra Safari Sound (Ndekule): "Christina Moshi"
2. Vijana Jazz Orchestra: "Chaurembo"
3. DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra: "Hasira" |
[DP] |
AHD/MSK 013 |
Various |
TANZANIA HIT PARADE VOL 2 |
A1. Kurugenzi Jazz: "Mtumishi nyumbani"
2. Mlimani Park: "Husia za Mwanadamu" (also on 6014)
3. Juwata Jazz: "Asha mwana seif"
B1. African Roots: "Jirani"
2. Maquis Original: "Saleh" (also on 011)
3. Vijana Jazz: "Mwisho wa mwezi" (also on 6010)
|
|
AHD/MSK 014 |
Various |
TANZANIA HIT PARADE VOL 3 |
A1. Juwata Jazz: "Belinda"
2. Vijana Jazz: "Siri ya ndani" (also on last recordings)
3. Tancut Almasi: "Masikitiko"
B1. Maquis Original: "Ossa" (see 6015)
2. Matimila: "Carola" (see 6009)
3. Washirika Stars: "Yaliyopita"
|
|
AHD (MC) 015 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 1 |
A1. Barua Kutoka kwa Mama
2. Celina
3. Mwenyekiti Mwalimu Nyerere
B1. Maua Ni Nyumbani
2. Weekend
3. Kassim
|
"Kassim" voted Song of the Year 1985. DDC stands for "Dar Development Corporation," a sponsor of the group. |
AHD (MC) 016 |
Juwata Jazz Band |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 2 |
A1. Rudi Mpenzi Zakina
2. Mwana Acha Wizi
3. Wazee Wangatuka
B1. Usia wa Baba
2. Nimekubali Makosa
3. Nidhamu ya Kazi
4. Mariam Ninakujibu |
[DP] |
AHD (MC) 017 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 3 |
A1. Kassim Amefilisika
2. Ugomvi Kila Siku Sipendelei
3. Hadija
B1. Tuwe na Nidhamu
2. Talaka ya Hasira
3. Fitina za Watu
|
|
AHD (MC) 018 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 4 |
A1. Nawashukuru Wazizi
2. Gama Unisamehe
3. Pongezi Wanakisomo
B1. Tucheze Sikinde (Let's dance, Sikinde)
2. Duniani Kuna Mambo
3. Taxi Driver
4. Ubaya (Bad character)
|
"Tucheze Sikinde" & "Ubaya" also found on Monsun CD TANZANIA DANCE BANDS VOL 1 (1989) |
AHD (MC) 019 |
Safari Sound Orchestra (Wana Duku Duku) |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 5 |
A1. Manyala Rudisha Mapenzi
2. Usinifinyie Jicho
3. Kimbunga Kimenisonga
4. Bakambi Nkela Nisamehe
B1. Vituko vya Ashura
2. Maudhi ya Roho
3. Mashaka Nakonda
4. Takadiri |
[DP] |
AHD (MC) 020 |
NUTA Jazz |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 6 |
A1. Ndugu Zangu Leo Nataka Kuwahadithia
2. Asha Mbona Wanitesa Dada
3. Nilipofika Nyumbani kwako Asubuhi
4. Mbona Hivyo Dada
5. Bibi
B1. Onyesha Nguvu
2. Catherina Nilikupend Sana
3. Mwangele Kanitoa Kwetu
4. Amina Mwacheni Aende
5. Kaka |
[DP] NUTA were formed as a trade union group in 1964. They changed to Juwata Jazz and are now known as OTTU Jazz for their sponsor the Organization of Tanzanian Trade Unions. The original vocalist, Muhiddin Maalim Gurumo (with a deep voice, as opposed to his brother Bitchuka's high voice), defected to form Mlimani Park Orchestra and later IOSS. But many musicians have moved back and forth between all three bands. "Mbona Hivyo Dada" is also on the OLD IS GOLD vol 2 CD from Tamasha POLP621. |
AHD (MC) 021 |
Kilwa Jazz Band |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 7 |
A1. Napenda Nipate Lau Nafasi
2. Nacheka Kilwa Leo
3. Mapenzi Yananivunja Mgongo
4. Rose Wawa
5. Janja Yako
B1. Katika Siku Tatu
2. Mpenzi Mbona Wanipa Taabu
3. Tumeingiliwa
4. Kisi Kwela
5. Sikutegemea Yatanidabili |
[DP] |
AHD (MC) 022 |
Shani Musical Club |
Taarab (Pendo la Wawili) |
A1. Pendo la Wawili
2.Usipende Kujionyesha
3. Pole Moyo Wangu
4. Ninaposema Sitaki Jua Sina Haja Nawe
B1. Mtungi
2. Shikashika
3. Si Mzizi Si Mzizi
4. Sis Tulivyopenana |
[DP] |
AHD (MC) 023 |
Jasmin Musical Club |
Taarab (Pendo Kazi Yetu) |
A1. Pendo Kazi Yetu
2. Si Sisi Tunapendana
3. Mjamili
B1. Mama wa Kambo
2. Nimekosa Nini
3. Pendo Limetakasika |
[DP] |
AHD (MC) 024 |
Bimalee Orchestra |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 8 |
A1. Asia
2. Tulia Mama
3. Bebbi
B1. Dunia Haina Siri
2. Lakuhusu Nini
3. Peleleza |
[DP] |
AHD (MC) 025 |
Urafiki Jazz Band |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 9 |
A1. Kwa Mjomba
2. Rukia Hakusikia
3. Sumu ya Mapenzi
4. Baba na Mama Waheshimiwe
B1. Paulina
2. Mwana Umleavyo
3. Tutafung Ndoa Asmaha |
[DP] |
AHD (MC) 026 (1991?) |
Remmy Ongala |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 10 |
A1. Siku Ya Kufa (The day I die)
2. Mume Wangu
3. Ndumili Kuwili (Don't speak with two mouths)
4. Penzi Ni Jahazi
B1. Pesa
2. Dereva
3. Mnyonge Hana Haki (The poor have no rights)
4. Usia
|
Remmy Ongalla was born in Kindu, Congo, in 1947. He formed Matimila in Tanzania in 1980. "Sika ya kufa," "Ndumlia kuwili" & "Mnyonge Hana Haki" are also on NALILIA MWANA (WOMAD LP 010 1988) |
AHD (MC) 027 |
Western Jazz Band |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 11 |
A1. Mali ya Mwenzio
2. Barua Nyingi Nilikutumia
3. Ewe Mpenzi Christina
4. Juhudi Zao
B1. Pesa Nyingi
2. Macheche
3. Ndoto ya Uongo
4. Karibu Kwetu |
[DP] |
AHD (MC) 028 |
DAR ES SALAAM JAZZ BAND |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA VOL 12 |
A1. Hayo yote ni ya Duma
2. Maneno Hayafai
3. Kubali Nasema
B1. Tabu nyingi nilizonazo
2. Mimi nitakonda
3. Yamewafika Wenzelu
4. Mpenzi sema unachotaku
|
|
AHD (MC) 029 |
KIKO KIDS |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 13 |
A1. Maneno Mengi Nimeyasikia
2. Mpenzi Maua
3. Mpenzi Tahadhari
4. Mimi Hunipatia Ng'o
5. Dhamiri Yako Nimeitambua
B1. Nakakumpa Kashikilwa
2. Sina Neno Mpenzi
3. Nenda Mpenzi
4. Nimeona Ua Tuna Limechanua
5. Nakataa Kiko |
[DP] |
AHD(MC) 030 (1992?) |
Remmy Ongala Super Matimila Orchestra |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 14 |
A1. Tembea Ujionee (Travel & see for yourself)
2. Mariam
3. Usalama Barabarani
4. Lolango
5. Wanyama Porini
B1. Bendera ya Taifa
2. Tabia Nzuri Kwa Watu
3. Nalilia Mwana (I cry for a child)
4. Mwanzo
5. Onyo |
"Nalilia Mwana" is the title cut of Remmy's 1988 WOMAD LP 010. It also includes "Tembea Ujionee." A redo of "Mariam wangu" can be heard on SONGS FOR THE POOR MAN (RealWorld 1-91315, 1989). |
AHD (MC) 031 |
? |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 15? |
|
|
AHD/MSK 032 |
NUTA JAZZ BAND |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA vol 16 |
A1. Mwenzio nateseka
2. Msondo wa NUTA
3. Mwana Iddi
4. Kisomo cha watu wazima
5. Nakwenda kijijini
B1. Tuylia upate mchumba
2. Nimwokoe nani
3. Nilikuwa si amini
4. Asha adabu yako mbaya
5. Barua nimeipata |
Formed in 1964. In 1977 they changed their name to Juwata Jazz band. Recently they became OTTU Jazz. |
AHD (MC) 034 |
J.K.T. TAARAB |
CHURA NO 1 & 2 |
A 1. Chura
2. Chura No 2
3. Chombo
4. Mcheza Bao
B 1. Wewe Umebatika
2. Njiwa No 2
3. Njiwa Paleka Salamu |
[John McLaverty; Gilbert Hsiao] |
AHD (MC) 035 |
SHANI MUSICAL CLUB |
PENDO LA DHARAU |
A 1. Pendo La Dharau
2. Moyo Hukipenda Hula
3. Nakonda Kwa Huba
B 1. Hasidi Huna Sabaou
2.Amenitoka Machoni
3. Pendo La Kimasikin |
[Gilbert Hsiao] |
AHD (MC) 036 |
Orchestra Maquis Original |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 18 |
A1. Kiongo
2. Maiga
3. Pondamali
B1. Kweli Maisha Ni Safari Ndefu
2. Nabwela Muziko Lya Zambia
3. Zowa |
[DP] |
AHD (MC) 037 |
Western Jazz Band |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 19 |
A1. Mimi Mtoto wa Watu
2. Nilikupenda Sana
3. Nalia Nalia Ninaposikia
B1. Mwenzenu Niko Taabani
2. Wivu Umezidi
3. Nami Naridhika
4. Umetoa Sadaka |
[DP] |
AHD (MC) 038 |
The Black Warriors |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA Vol. 20 |
A1. Nawashukuru Wazazi Wangu
2. Zimbabwe
3. Bubu Ataka Kusema
B1. Nalala Kwa Tabu ("I sleep in distress")
2. Najuta
3. Uzuri Wa Mtu Sio Sura
|
-- Compilation of earlier material, dubbed from old 45s. (DP). Black Warriors were a renegade splinter group of Mlimani Park. "Nalala Kwa Tabu" also found on Monsun CD TANZANIA DANCE BANDS VOL 1 (1989). |
AHD/MSK 039 |
Various |
TANZANIA HIT PARADE VOL 4 |
A1. Juwata Jazz: "Kaka Adam"
2. DDC Mlimani Park: "Fikirini Nisamehe (Do you think you can forgive me?")
3. Juwata: "Ashibaye"
4. Masantula: "Mtoto wa Mjini" (also on 041)
5. Juwata: "Usia wa baba"
B1. DDC Mlimani Park: "Sauda unanitia aibu"
2. Juwata: "Utu ni tabia njema"
3. Masantula: "Hangaika"
4. Super Matimila: "Alimasi" |
"Fikirini Nisamehe" also found on Monsun CD TANZANIA DANCE BANDS VOL 1 (1989). |
AHD 040 |
Various |
TUNAZIKUMBUKA VOL 21 |
A1. Maquis Original
2. Black Warriors
3. Maquis Original
B1. Black Warriors
2. Maquis Original
3. Black Warriors |
|
AHD/MSK 041 |
Various |
SWAHILI HITS VOL 4 |
A1. DDC Mlimani Park "Penzi la fukara"
2. Vijana Stars: "Usimtese mume wangu"
3. Jobiso: "Pole Jobiso"
4. Vijana Jazz: "Gubu la mume"
B1. Masantula: "Mtoto wa mjini" (also on 039)
2. Jobiso: "Karibu Nyumbani"
3. Vijana Stars: "Christmas"
4. Vijana Stars: "Stella" |
|
AHD 042 |
BLACK STAR MUSICAL CLUB |
Macho Yawacheka (Chozi Lanitoka) |
A 1. Chozi Lanitoka
2. Pilipili
3. Mganga
4. Sina Tabasamu
5. Pendo la Mama
6. Misinalaumu
7. Mpenzi Ulieumbika
B 1. Mapenzi Asali
2. Nauliza Wenzangu
3. Mapenzi Ni Kama Dona
4. Hujui Alacho Kuku - Usingemkaribu Mgeni
5. Akulkatae Hakwamvii Toka |
[Gilbert Hsiao] |
AHD 043 |
LUCKY STAR MUSICAL CLUB |
PENDO LA MATESO |
A 1. Uganga
2. Kula Chakula
3. Kitumbili
4. Hali ya Masikitiko
5. Kapu
6. Mpenzi Wanidhulumu
B 1. Ngazi
2. Naugua
3. Mpenzi Ulieumbika
4. Nenda Salama
5. Ewe kijana
6. Pendo La Mateso |
[Gilbert Hsiao] |
MSK CAS 501 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
"M.V. MAPENZI" |
A1. M.V. Mapenzi [Muharami Said]
2. Christina Bundara [Max Bushoke]
3. Hasira [Hassan Bichuka]
B1. Clara [Max Bushoke]
2. Mume wangu Jerry [Hassan Bichuka]
3. Munanionyesha Njia ya kwetu [Cosmas Thobias] |
|
MSK CAS 502 |
Ndala Kashabe & International Safari Sound Orchestra |
HASIRI ZA CHUNUSI |
A1. Watara
2. Samalenge utapenda wangapi
3. Burhan Mlanzi
4. Hasiri za chunusi
5. Rudi mpenzi umi
6. Dunia msongamano |
|
MSK CAS 503 |
VIJANA JAZZ |
MOTO |
A1. Tambiko la pamba moto
2. Ilikuwa ni lifti
3. Shemeji
B1. Bujumbura
2. Mary Maria (AHDLP 6004)
3. Tumpe kura ndugu Ally H. Mujnyi |
Formed in 1971 under the youth wing of the government, Vijana Jazz is comprised of Tanzanians. The title song, "Tambiko la pamba moto," written by Hemedi Maneti, can be heard on the Rough Guide to the music of Tanzania (RGNET 1158CD 2006). |
MSK 504 |
Mlimani Park |
"M.V. Mapenzi # 2" |
A1. M.V. Mapenzi
Naijibu Telegram
2. Zuwena
3. Zuwena
B1. Siwalaumu Wakwe
2. Naheshimu Ndoa
3. Ndoa |
|
AHD/MSK 505 |
International Orchestra Safari Sound (Wana Ndekule) |
"Christina Moshi" |
A1. Christina Moshi
2. Fody
3. Homa Imenizidia
B1. Majuto
2. Sosy
3. Usilipuke Kucheka |
"Homa Imenizidia" also on TANZANIA DANCE BANDS VOL 2 (Monsun CD MSCD 9.01117 O; 1989) & MUZIKI WA DANSI (Africassette AC9403 1995) |
AHD/MSK 0506 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
"Majirani Huzima Radio" |
A1. Majirani Huzima Radio
2. Matatizo ya uke wenza
3. Kiu ya jibu
B1. Barua kutoka kwa mama
2. Ndoa ya lazima
3. Dawa ya pendo |
|
AHD/MSK 507 |
Orchestra Super Matimila 87 |
KIFO |
A1. Kifo (see 6007)
2. Mama Mzazi (see 6007)
3. Mwanangu Selina
B1. Narudi Nyumbani (see 6007)
2. Awezae
3. Mandevu |
|
AHD/MSK 508 |
Juwata Jazz Band 87 |
SIWEMA |
A1. Priscilla
2. Bahati
3. Kanjelenjele
B1. Siwema
2. Hasiri Hasara
3. Solemba
| [DP] |
AHD/MSK 509 |
Vijana Jazz Band |
MUNDINDE |
A1. Mundinde
2. Masaki
3. Sifa za Stella
B1. Na Nani
2. Chaurembo
3. Mzee Tupa tupa |
{DP} |
AHD/MSK 0510 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
MTOTO AKILILIA WEMBE |
A1. Mtoto Akililia Wembe (When a child cries for the razorblade)
2. Dada Bishada
3. Conjesta
B1. Shahada ya Uvumilivu
2. Wema Waleta kilio
3. Epuka Jambo Lisilokuhusu |
"Mtoto Akililia Wembe" also found on Monsun CD TANZANIA DANCE BANDS VOL 1 (1989). |
MSK CAS 511 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
Golden Hits 80s |
A1. Pata Potea
2. Talaka Rejea
3. Wivu
4. Aza
B1. Shemeja Issa
2. Penzi la mwisho
3. Edita
4. Visa Vimenchosha |
"Edita" also on MUZIKI WA DANSI CD (Africassette AC9403 1995) |
MSK CAS 512 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
"Nelson Mandela" |
A1. Nelson Mandela
2. Tumetoka Mbali
3. Utamaduni
B1. Kauli yako Nimeisikia
2. Maneno Maneno ya nini
3. Kupenda sio ndota |
|
MSK CAS 513 |
International Orchestra Safari Sound |
"Shukrani kwa Mjomba" |
A1. Shukrani kwa Mjomba
2. Shida
3. Pendo
B1. Majuto
2. Kaka Kinyongoli
3. Chatu mkali |
[DP] |
AHD/MSK 514 |
Hayati Hemed Maneti (&) Vijana Jazz |
UKUMBUSHO |
A1. Jiko Limenuna
2. Najilaumu
3. Nilitaka iwe siri
B1. Unikubalie
2. Ndoa i kuvumiliana
3. Madaraka kwenye bar |
Hayati Hemed Maneti means "the late" Hemed Maneti (DP) |
MSK CAS 515 |
Dar International |
"Manjani Rajabu Vol 1" |
A1. Ponda Mali Kufa Kwaja
2. Amekosa Nini Mama
3. Pesa Sabuni ya Roho
B1. Ukatili Ni Unyama
2. Siwema No. 2 |
[DP] |
MSK CAS 516 |
Dar International |
"Manjani Rajabu Vol 2" |
A1. Mwana Acha Kidomo Domo
2. Mpenzi Christina
3. Uzuri wa Asali
B1. Baba Anita
2. Masudi |
[DP] |
MSK CAS 517 |
Dar International |
"Manjani Rajabu Vol 3" |
A1. Mwanameka
2. Ukewenza
3. Sababu ya Mapendo
B1. Usia wa Baba
2. Aisha Mtoto wa Mwanza
3. Siwema |
[DP] |
MSK CAS 518 |
Dar International |
"Manjani Rajabu Vol 4" |
A1. Ninamsaka Mbaya Wangu
2. Emmy
3. Umevunga Ahadi
B1. Alinacha
2. Nitajirekebisha
3. Paulina
4. Ndugu Umepotea No. 2 |
[DP] |
MSK CAS 519 |
Dar International |
"Manjani Rajabu Vol 5" |
A1. Margaret
2. Mwana Rudi Uowe
3. Nyerere Mwana Mapinduzi
B1. Betty
2. Sikitiko
3. Rufaa ya kifo |
[DP] |
MSK CAS 520 |
Dar International |
"Manjani Rajabu Vol 6" |
A1. Ndoa ya Mateso
2. Ndugu Umepotea
3. Baba Anna
B1. Carolina
2. Mwana Acha Ujinga
3. Mama Watoto |
[DP] |
MSK CAS 521 |
Dar International |
"Manjani Rajabu Vol 7" |
A1. Zuwena
2. Ukatili Ni Unyama
B1. Mapambano Yanaendelea
2. Uzuri wa Asili
3. Vicky |
[DP] |
MSK CAS 522 |
Dar International |
"Manjani Rajabu Vol 8" |
A1. Pendo
2. Pombe Si Chai
3. Esther
B1. Baruti
2. Mke Sawa na Mawa
3. Mwana Mpotevu |
[DP] |
The AHADI singles (compiled by Doug Paterson) |
Number | B A N D | T I T L E, parts 1 & 2 | Style | Year |
AHD01 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
(Usitumie) Pesa |
Shinde Ngoma |
|
AHD02 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
Matatizo ya Nyumbani |
Sikinde |
|
AHD03 |
Vijana Jazz Orchestra |
Mama Njiti |
Pamba Moto |
|
AHD04 |
Orchestra Safari Sound (Dar) |
Dunia Msongamano |
Duku Duku |
|
AHD05 |
Orchestra Maquis Original |
Karubandika |
Zembwela |
1985 |
AHD06 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
MV Mapenzi (Sauda) |
Sikinde |
1985 |
AHD07 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
Hiba |
Sikinde |
1985 |
AHD08 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
Neema |
|
|
AHD09 |
International Safari Sound Orchestra |
Marashi ya Pemba |
Duku Duku |
1986 |
AHD10 |
Vijana Jazz Orchestra |
Wanaume wa Leo |
|
|
AHD11 |
Somo Somo |
Poleni |
|
|
AHD12 |
Juwata Jazz Band |
Solemba |
Msondo Ngoma |
1986 |
AHD13 |
Orchestra Super Rainbow |
Milima ya Kwetu |
Nuclear |
1986 |
AHD14 |
DDC Mlimani Park |
Majirani Huzima Radio |
|
1986 |
AHD15 |
Orchestra Super Matimila |
Kifo |
|
1986 |
6000 series (released on cassette; the first 7 titles released on LP also) |
Number | B A N D | T I T L E | T R A C K
L I S T I N G | Notes |
AHDLP 6001 (1986) |
Orchestra Maquis Original |
Karubandika
 |
A1. Karubandika [Kasalo Kyanga]
2. Mpenzi Lutta [Mutombo Lufungula]
3. Niwewe Pekee [Field Marshall Nguza Viking]
B1. Sofia [Field Marshall Nguza Viking]
2. Wakati Nilikuwa Mdogo [Mukumbule Lulembo]
3. Balimwacha [Kiniki Kieto] |
Produced by Doug Paterson Also issued on CD in 2001 as perhaps the final AHADI release:
AHD/CD 1 (2001) - Orchestra Maquis Original "Wana Zembwela: Karubandika"
1. Karubandika [Kasalo Kyanga]
2. Mpenzi Lutta [Mutombo Lufungula]
3. Niwewe Pekee [Field Marshall Nguza Viking]
4. Sofia [Field Marshall Nguza Viking]
5. Wakati Nilikuwa Mdogo [Mukumbule Lulembo]
6. Balimwacha [Kiniki Kieto]
7. Mapenzi Ya Pesa Pt 1&2 [Kasalo Kyanga]
8. Kazi Yangu Baharia Pt 1&2 [Kasongo Mpinda]
9. Nasononeka [Kasongo Mpinda]
10. Wema Wangu [Tshimanga Asosa]
11. Anjelu [Nguza Viking]
[]info from Peter Toll] |
AHD (MC) 6002 (1986) |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
The Best of DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
A1. Neema (My comforter)
2. MV Mapenzi No. 2
3. Mume Wangu Jerry
B1. Clara
2. Usitumie Pesa Kama Fimbo (Don't use money like a stick)
3. MV Mapenzi No. 1 |
"Neema" voted song of the year 1986; it's the lead track on TANZANIA DANCE BANDS VOL 1 (MONSUN CD MSCD 9.00902 O), "Usitumie Pesa Kama Fimbo" closes the same album (1989). |
AHD (MC) 6003 |
Somo Somo (Mose Se Sengo "Fan Fan") |
PARIS |
A1. Kizolele
2. Kwele
B1. Kilema
2. Poleni |
Doug Paterson's attempt to market a licensed product (from Stern's) in Kenya. Originally STERN'S 1014. |
AHD (MC) 6004 |
Vijana Jazz Orchestra |
MARY MARIA |
A1. Mary Maria (H. Manet)
2. Ilikuwa Ni Lifti (H. Kalala)
3. Shemeji (A. Kwesa)
B1. Penzi Lamea Penye Penzi (M. Mzee)
2. Tambiko la Pamba Moto (H. Manet)
3. Bujumbura (H. Manet) |
[DP; cover from Paul Johnston] Liner notes from this 1986 album by F. L. Amaumo: ORCHESTRA VIJANA JAZZ considered among the most formidable bands in the Tanzanian Capital of Dar-es-Salaam music scene was formed on the 16th day of September, 1971. The birth of Vijana Jazz was the brain-child of Nd. John Ondoro Chacha, who played dry box guitars. At the time he found worn out instruments and repaired them. The band is under the management of Umoja wa Vijana Tanzania, then known as Tanu Youth League. The band has all along had various beats (Mitindo) including: Sindimba, Heka Heka, Hoka Koka, watoto wa Nyumbani and now Pamba Moto. The band has not escaped the major shifts of musicians. Among the early members only Hamza Kalala, Issa Chikupele and Manitu Musa are still with the band. Hamza Kalala led the band from 1975 to early 1978 when H. Dalali briefly took over. The band leader is Manet, a composer and vocalist. This LP is a selection of the most recent Vijana Orchestra's recordings. Just book a copy for yourself. |
AHD (MC) 6005 |
Various |
TANZANIA HIT PARADE 88 |
A1. Vijana Jazz: "Mundinde"
2. Maquis Original: "Clara" (Cf. AHD 007)
3. IOSS: "Marashi ya Pemba" (also MSK006)
B1. IOSS: "Christina Moshi"
2. Vijana Jazz: Chaurembo (Vijana Jazz)
3. Mlimani Park: "Hasira" |
The LP issue has liner notes by Doug Paterson, but he takes no blame for the crappy sound |
AHD LP 6006 (1988) |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
The Best of DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra Vol. 2 |
A1. Mtoto Akililia Wembe
2. Matatizo ya Uke Wenza
3. Conjesta
B1. Majirani Huzima Radio
2. Naheshimu Ndoa
3. Epuka Jambo Lisilokuhusu |
|
AHD (MC) 6007 |
REMMY ONGALLA |
ON STAGE WITH REMMY ONGALLA |
A1. Sauti ya mnyonge
2. Asili ya muziki
3. Maisha
B1. Kifo (see 507)
2. Mama Mzazi (see 507)
3. Narudi Nyumbani (see 507)
| Redone versions of "Sauti ya mnyonge" and "Asili ya muziki" can be heard on SONGS FOR THE POOR MAN (RealWorld 1-91315, 1989); Redone versions of "Maisha" and "Narudi Nyumbani" can also be heard on THE KERSHAW SESSIONS (Strange Roots 1994). |
AHD (MC) 6008 |
VIJANA JAZZ |
BEST OF VIJANA JAZZ VOL 1 |
A1. Penzi Haligawanyika (see 6010 for part 2)
2. Aza Umeniyumbwa
3. Wivu
B1. Usimdharau Mama wa kambo
2. Ogopa matapei
3. Miaka 10 ya Umoja wa Vijana (see 6010) |
"Umoja wa Vijana" is the youth wing of the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi party, rulers of Tanzania since Independence. The acquisition of a synthesizer has unfortunate consequences for some of the material here. |
AHD (MC) 6009 |
Remmy Ongalla & Orchestra Super Matimila |
DKT REMMY ONGALLA ORCH SUPER MATIMILA 89 |
A1. Nasikitika
2. Hakuna Matapeli
3. Chaguo Lako
B1. Nani Ambembeleze mwenzie
2. Tumetoka Mbali
3. Carola |
Redone versions of "Nasikitika" and "Karola" can be heard on SONGS FOR THE POOR MAN (RealWorld 1-91315, 1989); A remake of "Nasikitika" can also be heard on THE KERSHAW SESSIONS (Strange Roots 1994). |
AHD/MSK 6010 |
VIJANA JAZZ |
THE BEST OF VIJANA JAZZ VOL 2 |
A1. Ngapulila
2. Penzi Haligawanyiki No 2
3. Miaka 10 ya Umoja wa Vijana
B1. Telegram
2. Chanjo kwa watoto
3. Mwisho wa mwezi
|
"Miaka 10 ya Umoja wa Vijana" repeated from VOL 1. |
AHD (MC) 6011 (1989?) |
Remmy Ongala |
HARUSI |
A1. Harusi
2. Pamela
3. Siri ya Usingizi
B1. Asili ya Muziki
2. Kipenda Roho
3. Mariamu |
"Pamela," "Mariamu," "Asili ya muziki" and "Kipenda Roho" can be heard on SONGS FOR THE POOR MAN (RealWorld 1-91315, 1989) |
AHD (MC) 6014 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
UTAFITI WA MAPENZI |
A1. Utafiti wa mpenzi
2. Husia za mwanadamu (also on 013)
3. Maisha ni kjuona mbele
B1. Ukombozi wa Afrika
2. Tusameheane wanadamu
3. Visa vya wenye nyumba |
|
AHD (MC) 6012 |
Tancut Almasi Orchestra |
Samahani ya Uongo |
A1. Masikitiko
2. Helena Mtoto wa Arusha
3. Pili Wangu
B1. Butinini
2. Ngoma za Afrika
3. Samahani ya Uongo |
{DP} |
AHD (MC) 6013 |
Washirika Tanzania Stars |
"Watoto Wamekuja Juu" |
A1. Watoto Wamekuja Juu
2. Malila Masumanda (Kisukuma)
3. Penzi la Ulaghai
B1. Nimebaki Nashangaa
2. Kayumba
3. Kissa |
{DP} |
AHD (MC) 6014 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
"Utafiti wa Mapenzi" |
A1. Utafiti wa Mapenzi
2. Husia za Mwanadamu
3. Maisha Ni Kuona Mbele
B1. Ukombozi wa Afrika
2. Tusameheane Wanadamu
3. Visa vya Wenye Nyumba |
{DP} |
AHD (MC) 6015 |
Maquis Original |
HALI NGUMA |
A1. Hali Nguma
2. Marusu
3. Kisebengo
B1. Mashoga
2. Ossa
3. Tipwa Tipwa |
|
AHD (MC) 6016 |
JUWATA Jazz Band |
"Queen Kasse" |
A1. Queen Kasse
2. Penye Penzi Hapakosi Tezi
3. Belinda
B1. Mama Sanny
2. Tuma
3. Ajuza |
{DP} |
AHD (MC) 6017 |
Washirika Tanzania Stars |
"Yaliyopita Si Ndwele" |
A1. Yaliyopita Si Ndwele
2. Washirika
3. Julie
B1. Nelson Mandela
2. Penzi la Ulaghai
3. Nimebaki Nashangaa |
{DP} |
AHD (MC) 6018 |
VIJANA JAZZ |
Hayati Maneti "LAST RECORDING" |
A1. Wifi zangu mnani-nyanyasa
2. Ngapulila #2
3. Imani za Uchawi
B1. Nyongise (Kihehe)
2. Heshima ya mtu
3. Siri ya Ndani (also on hits vol 3)
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AHD (MC) 6019 (1990?) |
Orchestra Super Matimila
(Remmy Ongala with Cosmas Chidumule) |
NISEME NINI
|
A1. Niseme Nini
2. Bwana Mdogo
3. Utanikumbuka
B1. Neema Pt. 2
2. Tupendane
3. Nyumba Za Kupanga |
"Niseme nini," "Bwana mdogo," and "Tupendane" can be heard, redone, on THE KERSHAW SESSIONS (Strange Roots CD004 1994). |
AHD (MC) 6020 |
Bima Lee Orchestra |
"Visa vya Messenger" |
A1. Visa vya Messenger
2. Ndoa Fungo la Hiyari
3. Dunia Ni Upepo
B1. Busu Pande Tatu
2. Uzuri Ni Tabia
3. Penzi Dawa ya Chuki |
{DP} |
AHD (MC) 6021 |
Zaita Musica Orhcestra |
"Ndala Kasheba Show" |
A1. Napata Presha
2. Kesi ya Kanga
3. Nimlilie Nani
B1. Nandikieni
2. Mama Ntilie
3. Umbea |
{DP} |
AHD/MSK 6022 |
VIJANA JAZZ |
BEST OF VIJANA JAZZ VOL 3 |
A1. Wema Huponza
2. Mapenzi hayana shule
3. Sady nakusihi
B1. Teddy
2. Maisha Nimeyazoea
3. Malaine |
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AHD (MC) 6023 |
Safari Sound Orchestra (Wana Power Iranda) |
"Matatizo ya Ukewenza" |
A1. Matatizo ya Ukewenza
2. Ndoa Ni Uthibitisho
3. Marcelina
B1. Kipindi cha Raha
2. Mayasa
3. Usicheze na Bahari |
{DP} |
AHD/MSK 6024 |
DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra |
"Sitokubali kuwa Mtumwa" |
A1. Sitokubali kuwa Mtumwa
2. Ukali wa nyuki
3. Safia
B1. Naomi
2. Epuka jambo lisilokuhusu no 2
3. Naomba Tuaminiane |
|
AHD (MC) 6025 |
VIJANA JAZZ |
THE BEST OF VIJANA JAZZ VOL 4 |
A1. Thereza [Jerry Nashon]
2. Mfitini
3. Usicheze na Bahari No 2
B1. V.I.P.
2. Shoga
3. Mama Chichi |
|
AHD/MSK 6026 |
Orchestra MCA International |
"Kasoro Yangu Sijaijua" |
A1. Kasoro Yangu Sijaijua
2. Moyo Wangu
3. Baba na Mama
B1. Mkasa wa Eggy
2. Mia Kunde
3. Baba na Mama
Maisha Kigeugeu |
{DP} |
AHD (MC) 6027 (1990?) |
Remmy Ongala & Super Matimila |
Kilio Cha Samaki (Bongo Beat) |
A1. Kilio Cha Samaki
2. Kibon Bo Bombo
3. Waseme Waseme
4. Uzazi Wa Mpango
B1. Ujana Maji Ya Moto
2. Ma'azi Kwa Watoto
3. Ma'sha Ya Chips Kwa Kuku |
"Kilio" and "Waseme Waseme" are reprised on the WOMAD CD "SEMA" (WDSC002 1995). They can also be found on THE KERSHAW SESSIONS (ROOT CD004 1994). |
AHD (MC) 6028 |
Maquis Original |
"Baba Willy" |
A1. Baba Willy
2. Makumbele No. 2
3. Kalenga
B1. Yarabi Nafsi
2. Bonale
3. Kibulwa no. 2 |
[Peter Toll] |
AHD (MC) 6029 |
Maquis Original |
"Mayanga" |
A1. Mayanga
2. Selina
3. Nenee
B1. Mathy (Matii)
2. Dunia Mzunguko
3. Mpenzi Scolla |
[Peter Toll] |
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