Various Artists - Bulayo: Guitar Songs from Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and DR Congo - LP

Black Vinyl

African acoustic guitar masterpieces, expanding on the beloved "African Guitar Box" tradition. In 1979 and 1980, young British-Kenyan musician John Low traveled across Kenya, Tanzania, Congo, and Zambia to learn fingerstyle guitar from his heroes, recording stars like Jean-Bosco Mwenda and Losta Abelo alongside under-documented artists such as Tanzania's Francis Kitime. Captured in homes, village squares, and watering holes, the sessions are intimate and casual, restored and remastered from the original tapes by Andrew Walter.

Features

• Black vinyl
• Restored and remastered from the original tapes; includes notes and lyrics
• Label: Mississippi Records

Track Listing

Side A:

1. George Agade - Kijana Usisikitike
2. George Kazoka - Ulayinda Kubota
3. Jimmie Lasco - Chérie Mupenzi
4. Jean-Bosco Mwenda - Mama Mobutu
5. Magwero Blind School Band - Chinama
6. Tobias Oyugi - Osiepe Mag Hallo

Side B:

1. Francis Kitime - Sikepa Inongwa Mukaye
2. Emmanuel Mulemena - Chuzi Mama
3. George Kazoka - Bavwula Bana ba Zambia
4. Losta Abelo - Bulayo
5. Francis Kitime - Mwalala (Instrumental)