Pop Makossa (The Invasive Dance Beat Of Cameroon 1976​-​1984) - Compilation

Back in the early days of our radio show I got heavily into the Analog Africa label. My friend put me on to them after doing some work for one of their early comps. These comps and reissues are a labour of love. They feature detailed booklets with backgrounds and interviews. I don't quite understand why the cover has Japanese text on it given the album features music from Cameroon but it is a cool cover. It references the original photo by Michel Huet from Hoa Qui studios in France. Their photography featured on a bunch of records from the 60s under "world/folk". All feels a bit colonial and awks.

I haven't dug this one out for awhile. I don't buy many comps these days. But this one is glorious! It's staying out on the high rotation shelf for the moment. 

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