Thursday, June 28, 2012

Ndombe Opetum - 20 Ans de Carriere (1989)


I have been on the road lately, in more ways than one, so have been unable to post regularly. Yet I did learn with sadness of the recent demise of Ndombe Opetum, via the inimitable World Service blog. I highly recommend you go there for a complete biography, pictures and a video.

While I cannot offer any deeper information about "Pepé", I can offer in tribute some music from the masterful composer/singer, who was such a presence in both Afrisa and T.P.O.K. Jazz over many years.  Today's record, on the Anytha-Ngapy label, presents two long medleys of Opetum's memorable songs.

Sadly I lost track of the album, so the (pristine) recording here is from the first-play copy I made years ago on a metal cassette. Unfortunately I have no information on the other personnel involved in this tasty session. Perhaps others could enlighten us in the comments?

4 comments:

dial africa said...

We've missed you. It's fine to have you back here!

FrancoPepeKalle said...

I am glad you are back. Pepe Ndombe is no longer with us. I miss him but his music will live on.

Anonymous said...

Merci, thank you for this LP

Apurva Bahadur said...

First, a welcome back and a huge hug. I thought you had given up on us. Great album - music for music's sake. Apurva from Pune, India.