Bumping this thread since Arcade Fire samples him on their latest single. Good reason to dive into him as any, I suppose.
― Frederik B, Monday, 5 June 2017 18:30 (six years ago) link
great to see a thread on him, psychedelic stanza is a favorite
definiitely not very interested in hearing arcade fire's take tho
― global tetrahedron, Monday, 5 June 2017 18:36 (six years ago) link
Psychedelic Sanza and African Electronic Music 1975-82 are on youtube. Will check out. Sadly no Akwaaba.
― Frederik B, Monday, 5 June 2017 18:40 (six years ago) link
http://images.gr-assets.com/books/1334947853l/13610295.jpg
bought^^^ at stern's and last read when i was writing a lot abt african pop for nme in the 80s, i need to reread this
― mark s, Monday, 5 June 2017 18:41 (six years ago) link
i liked the electronic music comp, but psychedelic sanza is something else. it's the kind of album you put on again as soon as it's over.
― i remember the corned beef of my childhood (Karl Malone), Wednesday, 21 February 2018 21:23 (six years ago) link
Had never heard Bebey's Psychedelic Stanza till now, wow. Thanks
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 22 February 2018 17:52 (six years ago) link
Yeah I really like that one. Don't really know the electronic stuff, actually.
― brimstead, Thursday, 22 February 2018 19:16 (six years ago) link
I just discovered "African Electronic Music" love it
― chr1sb3singer, Thursday, 22 February 2018 19:25 (six years ago) link
Francis Bebey is one of my favorite composers and favorite people!
I picked up this bio and will be slowly working my way through, hopefully remembering to report back here with anything interesting
https://www.afrisson.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/arton5226.jpg
― budo jeru, Wednesday, 6 September 2023 02:48 (eight months ago) link
well, it's really more of a critical essay than a full-on bio, but nevertheless it seems interesting
― budo jeru, Wednesday, 6 September 2023 02:50 (eight months ago) link
are you reading it in French?
I should dig out Psychedelic Sanzas, it's been a while
― rob, Wednesday, 6 September 2023 12:49 (eight months ago) link