(V/A) -- Fanafody: A Collection Of Recordings And Photography From Madagasikara, Volume II (Mississippi/Cultural Knot, 2011)

"The second volume of recordings in our series of Madagascar music. From the archives of Montreal recordist, Charlie Brooks. While containing some similar artists as volume one, Fanafody focuses more on his second trip through the island during 2002 featuring violin players and throat breathing singers. Includes extensive photography and liner notes booklet." (Little Axe)

A outstanding second volume in Brook's field recording and photography series of contemporary Madagascar. A fine rip of the expansive version of first volume, Fihavanana, can be found over at the excellent Root Strata blog, which also recently posted a recommended link for MR-087 The Street Musicians of Yogakarta. As for this joker, 320 vinyl by yours truly. Booklet scans too. Enjoy.



(V/A) -- Fanafody: A Collection Of Recordings And Photography From Madagasikara, Volume II (Mississippi / Cultural Knot **MR-092, 2011)

A1 Vonarivo (Lokanga) & Tarkilava – Mozika Madrehitra
A2 Boto Salegy & Beta Bemoto Manitsy – Jauqueline
A3 Addala Moraba – Mpandeha
A4 Eliasi Hinavako & TanKa – Vita Lili
A5 Justin Velonjoha & Tarkilava – Te-hiridy Somizo Aho
A6 Manatsoa – Valiha Fombandrazanah
A7 Vezu – Manjono Trondro
B1 Manatsoa (Valiha) & Tarkilava – Rivotra Fombandrazanah
B2 Tanka Eliasi – Ravoro III
B3 Claude Ernest Razafimaliatratra – Tandremo Ny Dina
B4 Tsihombe & Tarikilava – Beko Fombandrazanah
B5 Guy Raberivelo – Fahoriana Be
B6 Manatsoa & Justin Velonjoha & Tarkilava – Beloe
B7 Maurice Rasolonjatova – Flute Instrumental
B8 Tromba A Diego

Mahmoud Ahmed – Jeguol Naw Betwa (1978: Mississippi Records, MR-093 *2011)

"Reissue of a 1978 self released LP by one of the greatest Ethiopian vocalists of all time. This material has not been reissued in any form since its original release digitally or analog! Recorded at the end of the 'golden age' of Ethiopian urban music, Mahmoud is in top form belting out transcendent intense vocals over the Ibex Bands' hypnotic soulful horns, organs, guitars, bass & percussion. As good as it gets & as close to universally perfect music as ever has been made." (Little Axe/ Mississippi)

That write-up says it all. This LP is presently the boss of me. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly. Do enjoy.



Download: Mahmoud Ahmed – Jeguol Naw Betwa (1978: Mississippi Records, MR-093 *2011)

A1 Jeguol Naw Betwa
A2 Bemin Sebeb Litlash
A3 Fetsum Dink Lij Nesh
A4 Hoy Na-Na Jegnaw Na
B1 Neshtie
B2 Endet Lilakek
B3 Marie Gela
B4 Anwedim Tekatin
B5 Gebtewat Yihon Fikrien

Count Vertigo- I'm a Mutant / X Patriots (1979 -- Mississippi Records, 2011 *MR-086)

Reissued for the first time, a crazed Portland punk record from 1979. A side project of Ice Nine, Count Vertigo only existed for this one record as a band. Side A features "I Am A Mutant" - an uneasy little song with a relentless menacing organ riff. On the flip is "Patriot X" ...an angry political song that still rings a little too true. Two heroic punk anthems not to miss, if you like that sort of thing (Little Axe)

So, all of a sudden I've got these cold feet about steady upping the new Mississippi joints at GC. Eric and Warren had both given me a passing "that's cool" like a year or so ago, but... I reckon I'd like to reestablish that before I go wild on them again. Cause shit----they have got SO MANY great new LPs. Its kind of hurts my feelings (in the best of ways!) just trying to keep up anymore. I already know I won't up that super-great Khansahib Abdul Karim Khan joint here (Owl's got a good one, though), because I'm aware that Canary Records is not as down with the sharity on their in-print co-releases. Same with the Arhoolie & the Lomax records. No GC ups for them. I've recently gotten the encouraging green light from Sahel Sounds. What I'm wondering is, has the game changed for Mississippi, now that they've (reluctantly) upped a web-distro site and they're pressing bigger runs? I'm always up for a little mischief, but I'm not trying to bust anyone's chops. I just like ripping vinyl, and playing the selector. I reckon I'm hoping that I can one day can pivot this spot into a decent dj or music supervision gig. Film soundtracks- That's what I'd love to be doing. Ghostcapital has thusfar been a fun and productive way to spend my free time when my young one's tucked into bed. The golden oldies is what I'm all about & I just hope to keep at it, and hope you readers keep enjoying the effort. Anyways...here's the new Portland punk 7" reissue from them dudes. Junk is tight. I'd like to invite someone from Mississippi to write me at nicholab503@gmail.com, and let me know whether they're frowning or smiling when I up their jams. Dig it.



Download Link: Count Vertigo- I'm a Mutant / X Patriots (1979 -- Mississippi Records, 2011 *MR-086)

L’Orchestre Nationale de Mauritanie- La Mone / Kamlat (Mauritania, 1973 , Mississippi Records / Sahel Sounds, 2011)

"...L’Orchestre Nationale was the first modern Mauritanian musical troupe. In 1967, the young president Moktar Ould Daddah sent Hadrami along with 14 other musicians to Guinea Conakry for musical training in what would be the first experiment in modernization — incorporating a brass section and electric guitars — but retaining the Hoddu and finding a particularly important place for the Mauritanian flute, the Neyfara, featured prominently on a number of tracks. Returning to Nouakchott, a town of no more 20,000 in the pre-drought Mauritania, the L’Orchestre National was the official band of the new country, playing in official capacity for the president in all social events, and providing a soundtrack of post-colonial aspirations..."

...Read the whole story at Sahel Sounds.....

This is my slightly de-clicked 320 rip of this outstanding recent 7" reissue from Mississippi Records and Sahel Sounds. A hypnotising find by Christopher Kirkley. And..pssst...the best way for an out-of-towner to buy mailorder from Mississippi Records is from Little Axe.



L’Orchestre Nationale de Mauritanie- La Mone / Kamlat (Mauritania, 1973 , Mississippi / Sahel Sounds, 2011)

Abner Jay- Last Ole Minstrel Man (Mississippi, 2011)

A short 10" EP of the late, great Abner Jay's very last studio sessions from Atlanta, 1994. Raw. Can't help but wonder if this will be the last release in Mississippi Records' sustained effort to canonize Mr. Jay as a lost hero of American folk. This one comes lovingly packaged with lots of great photos, inserts & copious liner notes from Jack Teague about his time getting to know Jay in Georgia, and how this recording came to happen. Makes for an illuminating read, I think, but... If you really want all that, I guess you should stop mooching here and go buy the record, no?

BTW- Turns out the best & cheapest way to score MSR releases is to write directly to
mississippirecordsmailorder@gmail.com.



Download Link: Abner Jay- Last Ole Minstrel Man (Mississippi, 2011) 320 Vinyl rip by yours truly. *Re-upped 7/20/12

MSR-80

1. I Cried
2. Sitting On Top of the World
3. My Middle Name is the Blues
4. Love Wheel
5. Cocaine Blues
6. Too Poor to Live, Too Poor to Die

V/A- Ishlihan N-Tenere: Guitar Music From The Western Sahel (Mississippi Records 2010, MR079)

Here's a fresh repost via SahelSounds. Ishlihan N-Tenere: Guitar Music From The Western Sahel is one of Mississipi Record's very latest LP releases (MR-079). What's more, an official high-quality version of the album is available at Bandcamp for just two bucks. Cheap! And 60% of the profits go to the artists. Great stuff. Get on it!

"After a substantial work, we’ve finally wrapped up the first official release from SahelSounds. In collaboration with Mississippi Records, the record Ishilan N-Tenere features contemporary guitar music from three ethnic regions of the Sahel — Fouta Toro, the Niger Buckle, and Adrar D’Ifoghas:

“This compilation highlights recordings of local guitar bands in three areas of modern day Senegal and Mali. These bands are almost unknown outside of their homes but have a devoted local following. They play all events, celebratory or political. Their songs are folk anthems, hummed under the breath and chanted by children, traded by cassette and transferred by cellphone. The guitar bands are the pride of their towns.”

The release is available on vinyl only, the first pressing limited to 2,000 copies, and features a 12 page full color booklet and extensive liner notes written by yours truly.

I strongly believe digital music should be free. However, the option to support the artists is provided should one be so inclined. Much of the music was once featured here on the site, but I’ve also made it available with a sliding scale price beginning at $2, but with the option to go much higher (for the sake of transparency Bandcamp takes a cut and the remaining profit is split 60% to the artists and 40% for SahelSounds).

Download the album at Bandcamp."

The Echoes of Zion- The Sound of Spirituals (Smash, MGS 27006)

"The Echoes of Zion Gospel Singers have been called "The South's Favorite Sons." This new album of gospel songs, "The Sound of Spirituals," should certainly prove they deserve such recognition. Their inspiring presentation of these selections is like a guiding light in the darkness for those who feel the terrible uncertainty of the times. There is an expression of dedication and great devotion from their fine renditions of these favorite gospel songs that is easily felt by all who listen. You will surely feel your own beliefs strengthened after hearing the great faith expressed in these songs. (Back cover)

An inspired and inspiring 1961 set from the amazing Echoes of Zion Gospel Singers of Atlanta, GA. Knowing from where and when these songs have come, one can't help but recognize their very real context amidst the struggle for Black American Civil Rights: sit-ins, Freedom Rides, church bombings and the forthcoming March on Washington with Dr. King. This is powerful music. Mono pressing.



Download Link: The Echoes of Zion- The Sound of Spirituals (Smash, MGS 27006) 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.

1. When Jesus Comes
2. Who Art Thou
3. Tell God
4. Sun Will Never Go Down
5. Lost In Sin
6. Walk Right In
7. Wilderness
8. Jesus
9. So Good


*Also of note: Here are a couple of great vintage gospel LP collections that have been released very very recently...

V/A Noah Found Grace: "Amazing stuff, never before anthologized! This compilation collects Jamaican gospel music from the '60s + '70s. We guarantee you've never heard anything like this." Now available via membership in Mike McGonigal's new Social Music Record Club. Hint to Portlanders- you may be able to find this record (in EXTREMELY LIMITED numbers) and others from the club floating around Mississippi Records circa now. As I've personally promised Mike I wouldn't post from this LP (he sent me the WAV's himself, and besides- digital copies of SMRC releases are available with membership on their day of release), that might be the only way you're going to get this record short of ponying up $99 for membership- which is worth it anyway. Check it:





One of Mississippi Records' latest LPs is In The Storm So Long (MSR 066) [now available], a rocking collection of raw, electrified numbers from Savannah, GA's prolific Pitch/ Gusman Records, and licensed from the good folks over at Fat Possum/ Big Legal Mess. I have opted not to post a vinyl rip of this one, as all of the tracks appear to be available on FP's 3xCD Pitch/Gusman label retrospective:

The Pitch/Gusman Records Story (Fat Possum, 2010)

Amen.

V/A- Music From Saharan Cellphones Vol. 2 (Mississippi + SahelSounds Cassette 2010)

Yet another great cassette compilation of boomin' Saharan popular jamz from Mr. Christopher Kirkley of SahelSounds. Some of these tracks bust out the only passable (non-comedic) use of autotune that I can manage enjoy at this point in hip-hop history. Needless to say, this series and that site are deeply recomended. 2010 release by Mississippi Records. 320 rip by yours truly. Tracks are separated. Enjoy.



Download Link: V/A- Music From Saharan Cellphones Vol. 2 (Mississippi/SahelSounds Cassette 2010)

(V/A)- The Rain Don't Fall On Me: Country Blues 1927-1952 (Mississippi Records, 2010 MSR-073)

"Compilation of [mostly] prewar country blues & gospel. Features popular artists such as Blind Willie Johnson, Gary Davis, Bukka White, and Memphis Minnie alongside unfairly less documented artists such as Sonny Boy & his Pals, Lulu Jackson & Willie Mae Williams. Could be viewed as a sequel to their Last Kind Words compilation. Some heavy meditative songs and some dance numbers too." (Vortex Records)

Hot off the record-press. Yet another fine selection of venerable vintage gemstones compiled by those good folks at Mississippi Records. God, I love what they do. Make sure to go buy their LPs. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.





Download Link: (V/A)- The Rain Don't Fall On Me: Country Blues 1927-1952 (Mississippi Records, 2010 MSR-073)

Side- A
Gary Davis- You Got To Go Down
Sam Hopkins- Needed Time
Henry Thomas- Bull Doze Blues
Bukka White- The Panama Limited
Willie Mae Williams- Don't Want To Go There
William Moore- One Way Gal
Sonny Boy & His Pals- Don't You Leave Me Here

Side- B
Eddie Head- Down On Me
Memphis Minnie- Frankie Jean
Texas Alexander- Levee Camp Moan
Bayless Rose- Black Dog Blues
Garfield Akers- Cottonfield Blues Pt.1
Lulu Jackson- You're Going To Leave The Old Home Jim
Willie Johnson- The Rain Don't Fall On Me

Sweet Afrobeat!

A brief digest of GC's recent favorite Afrobeat finds on the internets. William Onyeabor, Disco Blaze & ‘Les Meilleurs Souvenirs de la 1ére Biennale Artistique et Culturelle de la Jeunesse‘ vols 1-5.

William Onyeabor- Crashes in Love (1977), Atomic Bomb (1978) & Tomorrow (1979) (@ No Not Nyet) I'm a major fan of this man's funky Afro-Synths. Also, his cowboy hat. "Fantastic Man" is my jam, for real! (*I'm still looking-out for prime rips of Good Name, Anything You Sow, and Body & Soul)


Disco Blaze- Jump Back (@ Holy Warbles)
Righteous, bumping left-field 70s disco craziness, right here. Boom!




‘Les Meilleurs Souvenirs de la 1ére Biennale Artistique et Culturelle de la Jeunesse‘, Rootblog via Global Groove.) An amazing 5-LP 1970 series of Malian large-ensemble grooves, including Orchestre Régional de Sikasso, Orchestre Régional de Mopti, Orchestre Régional de Kayes, Orchestre Régional de Ségou and L’Orchestre National ‘A’ de la République du Mali (All of these either have-been or will be reissued on LP by Mississippi Records. The latest reissue in this series is L’Orchestre National ‘A’- out in Portland now and elsewhere very very soon.)

*Minor caveat, my rip of the Orchestre Regional de Mopti record is the best on the web. I'd recommend you grab that one from me, and the rest of these albums from Rootblog. Two-stop shopping.

V/A- I'll Meet You On That Other Shore: Field Recordings From Alan Lomax's Southern Journey. 1959-1960, Vol. 3. (Mississippi Records, MSR-059)

I'll Meet You On That Other Shore is the third of five Alan Lomax LPs issued by Mississippi Records in 2010. This series was compiled and annotated by Nathan Salsburg in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the "Southern Journey." 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.



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1. What's The Matter Now? / Fred McDowell 5:01
2. The Eighth of January / Bookmiller Shannon 0:59
3. Old Gospel Ship / Ruby Vass 2:58
4. None But the Righteous / Union Choir of the Church of God and Saints of Christ 3:08
5. Why Must I Wear This Shroud? / George Spangler & Thornton Old Regular Baptist Congregation 5:17
6. Sing Anything / Neal Morris 2:15
7. Black Woman (Wild Ox Moan) / Vera Ward Hall 2:10
8. Dangerous Blues / Floyd Batts 1:09
9. Railroad Bill / Hobart Smith 2:45
10. I'll Meet You On That Other Shore / Unidentified Woman & St. James Church 5:48
11. Moses Was a Servant of the Lord / Charles Barnett 1:59
12. The Girl I Left Behind / Spencer Moore & Roy Everett 2:53
13. Goodbye Honey, You Call that Gone / Lucius Smith 2:17
14. Moses, Don't Get Lost / John Davis & The Georgia Sea Island Singers 2:30
15. Rainbow Mid Life's Willows / Almeda Riddle 2:58

V/A- Worried Now, Won't Be Worried Long: Field Recordings From Alan Lomax's Southern Journey. 1959-1960, Vol. 2. (Mississippi Records, MSR-058)

Worried Now, Won't Be Worried Long is the second of five Alan Lomax LPs issued by Mississippi Records in 2010. This series was compiled and annotated by Nathan Salsburg in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the "Southern Journey." 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.

"in 1959 and 1960, at the height of the folk revival, alan lomax undertook the first-ever stereo field recording trip through the american south to document its still thriving vernacular musical culture. he traveled through virginia, kentucky, tennessee, alabama, mississippi, arkansas, georgia, and north carolina, making over 70 hours of recordings. the trip came to be known as lomax's 'southern journey,' and its recordings were first issued for the atlantic and prestige labels in the early '60s. those, however, as well as subsequent releases on new world and rounder records, are now all out of print. to remedy this, and to celebrate the southern journey's 50th anniversary, mississippi records and the alan lomax collection have collaborated on five commemorative lps, spanning the breadth of lomax's '59-60 southern recordings, drawing on new transfers of the original 1/4" tapes, and featuring a considerable amount of previously unreleased material." (Rough Trade)

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1. Worried Now, Won't Be Worried Long / Sidney Carter 2:59
2. Walking in the Parlor / Norman Edmonds & the Old Timers 1:56
3. Rolled and Tumbled / Rosalie Hill 3:00
4. The Old Ship of Zion / Ishman Williams & the Williams Singers 4:36
5. Hop Along, Let's Get Her / John Davis, Henry Morrison & the Georgia Sea Island Singers 1:07
6. Hallelujah (#146) / United Sacred Harp Convention 2:23
7. The Cabin on the Hill / E.C. & Orna Ball 3:06
8. Ida Reed / Ed Young, Lonnie Young & G.D. Young 2:20
9. I'm Tired / Bright Light Quartet 2:54
10. I'm Going Home to Live With Jesus / Viola James 3:54
11. You Got Dimples In Your Jaws / Boy Blue & His Two 3:18
12. Cumberland Gap / Wade Ward 1:11
13. Levee Camp Holler (Downtown Money Waster) / Johnny Lee Moore 2:53
14. Lonesome Dove / Almeda Riddle 5:40
15. Turnip Greens / Neal Morris 2:16

V/A- Wave The Ocean, Wave The Sea: Field Recordings From Alan Lomax's "Southern Journey", 1959-1960 (Mississippi Records, MSR-057)

"People were saying that Southern folk song was dead, that the land that had produced American jazz, the blues, the spirituals, the mountain ballads and the work songs had gone sterile."

-Alan Lomax. 1960

In 1959 and 1960, at the height of the Folk Revival, Alan Lomax undertook the first-ever stereo field recording trip through the American South to document its still thriving vernacular musical culture. He traveled through Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Georgia, and North Carolina, making over 70 hours of recordings. The trip came to be known as Lomax's "Southern Journey," and its recordings were first issued for the Atlantic and Prestige labels in the early '60s. Those, however, as well as subsequent releases on New World and Rounder Records, are now all out of print. To remedy this, and to celebrate the Southern Journey's 50th anniversary, Mississippi Records and the Alan Lomax Collection have collaborated on five commemorative LPs, spanning the breadth of Lomax's '59-60 Southern recordings, drawing on new transfers of the original 1/4" tapes, and featuring a considerable amount of previously unreleased material.

All recordings made by Alan Lomax on an Ampex 602-2, "Suitcase Model" tape machine. Assisted by Shirley Collins (1959) and Anna Lomax (1960).



Wave The Ocean, Wave The Sea is the first of five Alan Lomax LPs issued by Mississippi Records in 2010. This series was compiled and annotated by Nathan Salsburg in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the "Southern Journey." 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.

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1. Chilly Winds / Wade Ward 1:29
2. Lonely Tombs / Texas Gladden, Hobart Smith & Preston Young 2:49
3. Church, I Know We Got Another Building / Ed Young, Lonnie Young & G.D. Young 2:24
4. Sherburne (#186) / United Sacred Harp Convention 1:55
5. Reg'lar, Reg'lar, Rolling Under / Bessie Jones & Group 2:27
6. Dollar Mamie / Floyd Batts & prisoners 5:27
7. Bob Johnson's Tune / George Fields 2:11
8. Dark Day / Silver Leaf Quartet 2:28
9. Whole Heap of Little Horses / Texas Gladden 1:30
10. Drink On Little Girl / Forrest City Joe & His Three Aces 4:23
11. Early in the Morning / Johnny Lee Moore 2:59
12. Pretty Polly Oliver / Ollie Gilbert 2:37
13. Wave The Ocean, Wave The Sea / Neal Morris & Charlie Everidge 1:40
14. Gravel Road Blues / Fred McDowell & Fanny Davis 4:26
15. Riding in a Buggy / Vera Ward Hall 2:13
16. On WEUP Huntsville / Daddy Cool 4:07

"Some of the young folkniks, who dominated the New York scene, asserted that there was more folk music in Washington Square on Sunday Afternoon than there was in all rural America. Apparently, it made them feel like heroes to believe that they were keeping a dying tradition alive. The idea that these nice young people, who only just beginning to learn how to play and sing in good style, might replace the glories of the real thing, frankly horrified me. I resolved to prove them wrong."

Tropicalia 1968-1969: the Birth and Death of Tropicalia Vol. 1

Just scored an extensive handmade three-cassette compilation on the history of Brazilian Tropicalia the last time I paid a visit to Mississippi Records. Its pretty damn sweet. I see that Thizzfacedisco has already digitized Vol. 1, so I figured I'd throw ya'll that link to whet your appetite. Its been a tough week in terms of finding computer-time, etc, but I just wanted to let ya'll know that GC will posting some bonafide hot-ticket items within the week. And maybe (just maybe) I'll start rolling out my rips of Mississippi Records' very latest release- A 5-LP set of selections from Alan Lomax's Southern Journey. Eric told me I was the very first person to get the thing. It rules.

Now, back to this tropicalia business. These are rad comps. Here's the tracklist for the first volume. Rest assured, I'll have seperated the tracks & scanned the covers when my rips go up for vols 1-3. Dig it.

Side A
Caetano Veloso – Saudosimo
Gilberto Gil – Bet Macumbia
Os Mutantes – O Relogio
Gal Costa – Mamae Coragon
Gilberto Gil – Domingou
Caetano Veloso – Anuciacdo
Rogerio Duprat + Os Mutantes + Chelia Simone + Kier – Lady Madonna
Gilberto Gil – Barca Grande
Os Mutantes – Trom Fantasma
Gilberto Gil – Goragom Pra Suportar
Caetano Veloso + Gilberto Gil – Tres Caravelas
Rogerio Duprat – Judy in Disguise
Gilberto Gil – Pega a Voga, Gaboludo
Os Mutantes – Aduos, Maria Fulo
Caetano Veloso – Elos

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Side B
Caetano Veloso + Jorge Ben – Charles Anjo 45
Os Mutantes – Ritta Lee
Gal Costa – Divino, Maravilhoso
Gilberto Gil – Aquele Abraco
Jorge Ben – Que Pena
Caetano Veloso – Marinheiro So
Os Mutantes – Algo Mais
Gal Costa + Gilberto Gil – Namorinho de Portao
Gilberto Gil – Cerebro Electronico
Jorge Ben – Bebete Vaobora
Os Mutantes – Nao va se Perder por ai
Caetano Veloso – Objeto Nao Identificado
Gilberto Gil + Jorge Ben + Caetano Veloso – Queremos Guerra

Orchestre Régional de Mopti- Musicaphon 1970 (*MSR-075)

I was just ripping the latest Mississippi Record's reissue LP; Orchestre Régional de Mopti (*MSR-075) (It's great), when I happened upon the fact that Global Groove posted this rad Malian classic back in '08. Nice! Love that blog. I'm a big fan of their recent slowed-down Robert Johnson posts. Anyhow, this album is wonderful. Theirs is a (much appreciated) 128 rip. Now here's mine at 320.



Mediafire Download Link: Orchestre Régional de Mopti - Boro, Musicaphon 1970 (*MSR-075)
1 Boro
2 Récital
3 Manden po
4 An jigi ye mali ye
5 Ferro
6 Sènè
7 Taara

V/A- Been Here All My Days: Selections From the George Mitchell Archive (Mississippi Records, MSR-064)

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, GEORGE MITCHELL recorded extensively in the South. Mitchell concentrated mainly on local blues traditions recording some famous bluesmen and many otherwise ignored artists. The George Mitchell Collection was originally released as a series of forty-five EPs on Fat Possum, this LP contains Mississipi’s favorite fourteen tracks. This LP represents songs from many well known blues musicians such as FRED MCDOWELL, FURRY LEWIS and JOE CALICOTT, as well as some from criminally under represented artists like JESSIE MAE HEMPHILL, ROSA LEE HILL and JOHN LEE ZIEGLER. Comes with a short booklet of photos, discographical notes and recollections.

Precious Bryant plays "Georgia Buck"


Rosa Lee Hill- "Bullying Well"


Mediafire Download Link: V/A- Been Here All My Days: Selections From the George Mitchell Archive (Mississippi Records, MSR-064)

1. Who's Gonna Be Your Man / John Lee Ziegler 4:47
2. Bullying Well / Rosa Lee Hill 4:47
3. Shake 'Em On Down / Fred McDowell 3:03
4. What Makes Grandma Love Grandpa / Jimmy Lee Williams 4:15
5. Old Country Rock #1 / James Davis 3:56
6. Big Road Blues / Houston Stackhouse 2:39
7. Search Me Lord / James Shorter 2:44
8. Home Going / Jessie Mae Hemphill 2:34
9. Georgia Buck / Precious Bryant 2:34
10. Country Blues / Joe Callicott 3:37
11. Rabbit On A Log / Lonzie Thomas 2:33
12. Trouble Brought Me Down / Greeb Paschal 1:47
13. Good Morning Judge / Furry Lewis 5:50
14. Hold My Body Down / Robert Johnson 2:51

Abner Jay- Folk Song Stylist (Mississippi Records, MR-068)

Mississippi Records' latest Abner Jay release- Folk Song Stylist- is indeed a sweet suprise. This collection of early tracks clearly predate his True Story/One Man Band era, and his repertoire appears to run the gamut of what is popular Americana. That is- a dynamic range of gospel & r&b are in full effect, but there's also a definite folk balladeer thing going on here at times strangely reminscent of, say, Marty Robbins. And I mean that in the best of ways. Folks, this guy has some serious pipes! After just one morning with this record, its already a household favorite.

"Depression"


Mediafire Download Link: Abner Jay- Folk Song Stylist (MSR-068) mp3 320kbps

1. Depression
2. Lord Randall
3. I Wanna Job
4. St. James Infirmary
5. I'm Georgia Bound
6. Bring It With You When You Come
7. The Thresher
8. Cotton Fields
9. Starving To Death on My Governemnt Claim
10. Shenandoah
11. 99 Years in Jail
12. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

V/A- Excavated Shellac: Strings- Guitar, Oud, Tar, Violin and More From the 78rpm Era (Parlortone/ Dust-to-Digital)

I had the opportunity to pick up some nice new releases over at Mississippi Records this afternoon. Among them was the extremely promising Excavated Shellac: Strings LP curated by Jonathan Ward of the Excavated Shellac Blog, and released with the help of the good folks over at Parlortone/ Dust-to-Digital. Yours truly is looking forward to putting this one on as soon as I get home from ye olde jobbe. Check it:

side 1
1. Sogoman Seranyan – Eraz (Armenia)
2.Sundaram Balachander – Dayapayonidhe, Pt. 2 (India)
3.Alberto Ruiz y su Lira Incaica – Paceñita (Bolivia)
4.Nzila Joseph et son ensemble – Moleke Mbwa (Congo)
5.Tấn and Đồng - Nam Bình (Vietnam)
6.Tatyana Makharadze & G. Bugadze – Lale (Georgia)
7.Abol-hasan Sabā – Chaopan (Iran)

Side 2
1. Trio Tipico Paraguayo de Félix Pérez Cardoso – Pajaro Campana (Paraguay)
2. Brača Kapugi Tamburica Orchestar i Pjevački Zbor – Tko Se Bregom Seče (Croatia)
3. Kjetil Flatin – Jornvrongia-Springar (Norway)
4. Yamaura Toyoko – Ko-uta, Ryukyu Bushi (Japan)
5. Chahadé Effendi Saadé – Taqsim Rast (Lebanon)
6. Galabuzi and Party – Okubulirwa Lupiza Otambula Osopza (Uganda)
7. Kemanî Amâ Recep – Çifte kiriş ile Rast Taksim (Turkey)


*FYI, ya'll can expect to see the following new Mississippi Records LPs ripped and posted right here at the GC in the coming day(s):
Abner Jay- Folk Song Stylist

V/A- Been Here All My Days- Selections from the George Mitchell Archive>

So, be on the lookout...

V/A- Mata La Pena (Mississippi Records)

Another eccentric collection of antique world music from Mississippi Records. I haven't discerned any sort of underlying theme beyond that. Anyone else have an idea?

"Arizona Yodeller"

"A Mi Me Mata La Pena"


Mediafire Download Link: V/A- Mata La Pena (Mississippi Records)

A1 Unknown* - Pamahei
A2 Canajas - Danza Mora
A3 Tiger (2), The - Down The Road
A4 Roberto Y Su Orquesta Tipica - El Amanecer
A5 George Ku Trio - Kuu Lei
A6 Dezurik Sisters, The - The Arizona Yodeller
B1 Nelly Luis - Carrito Pasajerito
B2 Unknown* - Jagaang Tigang
B3 Ernest Rodgers - Willie The Chimney Sweeper
B4 Hawaiian Orchestre* - White Birds
B5 Manuel Vallejo - A Mi Mata La Pena
B6 Blind Mamie Forehand - Honey In The Rock
B7 Hiran Ny Tanoran Ny Ntao - Oay Lahy E

Fihavanana – A Collection Of Field Recordings And Photography From Madagasikara – Mississippi Records #061

I've been steady-rocking Mississippi Records' excellent Fanajana (MSR-067) release all week long. Its a single-LP collection of field recordings and photography from Madagascar, taken in the late-90's by a fellow named Charles Brooks. Now that I'm obsessed, I've come to find out that I missed out on the ultra-limited original 3LP version; Fihavanana. Well, at least I can find some comfort in that the Rootstrata blog has made the full version available, digitally:

V/A - Fihavanana A Collection of Field Recordings and Photography from Madagasikara (3XLP)
Over a three year period in the late 1990s, Charlie Brooks embarked on two long field recording trips in Madagasikara. Brooks primarily concentrated on the more remote north and west regions of the island. Upon his return in 1999 he pressed 200 copies of a triple record and stored them under his bed for the last ten years. In anticipation of putting out a full run of a single lp version (MR-067 Fajanana) we are distributing a limited number of copies. There are three themed Lps: Vocal, Valiha Marovany and Miscellaneous Instruments. Comes with a sixteen page booklet of photography and notes.

Download Fihavanana from Rootstrata

Purchase Fanajana (MSR-067) from Midhaven