Impala Lounge [Import]

Disc: 1

1. Mana Ki Ngi Xica

2. Papa Joachim Paris - Césaria Évora

3. Yaafa N'Ma

4. Mister X - Ray Lema

5. Bassa Kele - Mamou Sidibe

6. Lazzi - Guem

7. Yekeke

8. Yaa Yaa Kole - Pan-African Orchestra

9. 1 Er Gaou - Magic System

10. Disco-Hi-Life

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Disc: 2

1. Arbore, Pt. 1 - Alexkid

2. Kalimba [Flute Mix] - Freakniks

3. Foronto [Liorca Remix] - Frederic Galliano

4. Asiko - Tony Allen

5. Catalpa [Beanfield's Sub Sect Remix] - Beanfield

6. Africa (Mayibuye I) [Dixon's Alternative Version]

7. Long Way [Sun Orchestra Remix] - T'Boys

8. Exit Routine - Ras Brass

9. Makoomba - Nuspirit Helsinki

10. Underground - Cheeky Fellow

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
French compilation featuring 30 well chosen afro-beats & electro tunes from such artists as Cesaria Evora, Tony Allen & The Afro Messengers, Roy Ayers, Bonga, Ray Lema & Tyour Gnaour, Masters At Work, Faze Action & many more. Selected by DJ Cam & Julio Black. Wagram Electronic release. 2001. Double digipak.

Tracks:

Mana Ki Ngi Xica
Papa Joachim Paris - Cria ora
Yaafa N'Ma
Mister X - Tyour Gnaoua, Ray Lema
Bassa Kele - Mamou Sidibe
Lazzi - Guem
Yekeke
Yaa Yaa Kole - Pan-African Orchestra
1er Gaou - Magic System
Disco-Hi-Life
Road Safety - Tony Allen
Black Family - Roy Ayers
Something in Mind
N.E.S.T.A. (Never Ever Submit to Authority) - Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
Agatha - Francis Bebey

Tracks:

Arbore, Pt. 1 - Alexkid
Kalimba [Flute Mix] - Freakniks
Foronto [Llorca Remix] - Frederic Galliano
Asiko - Tony Allen
Catalpa [Beanfield's Sub Sect Remix] - Beanfield
Africa (Mayibuye I) [Dixon's Alternative Version]
Long Way [Sun Orchestra Remix] - T'Boys
Exit Routine - Ras Brass
Makoomba - Nuspirit Helsinki
Underground - Cheeky Fellow
Theme for Dandaka
Cantos a Ochun el Oya [Frankie Feliciano Mix]
Coro ["Kaol 6:23" Dark Mix]
abo - Masters at Work, Wunmi
Kariba - Faze Action

Album Description

French compilation featuring 30 well chosen afro-beats & electro tunes from such artists as Cesaria Evora, Tony Allen & The Afro Messengers, Roy Ayers, Bonga, Ray Lema & Tyour Gnaour, Masters At Work, Faze Action & many more. Selected by DJ Cam & Julio Black. Wagram Electronic release. 2001. Double digipak.

Album Details

The Impala is just a stone's throw from the Champs Elysees in Paris & is popular for the exotic dishes on the menu. It's a most convivial place to meet friends & raise glasses together. The resident DJ's cast nightly spells over the patrons, enticing them into an aural journey with music from mother Africa as well as the new world. Afro beats mix with jazz & new electronica as well as progressive house. This set captures the essence of a visit to one of the most unique places in the world.

Customer Reviews:

I LOVE THIS ALBUM.......2002-10-05

This is a great album with lots of music. If you don't like one song - hit forward cause' you'll love the next. I actually bought this album after my trip to Paris, and was expecting something totally different. This album is something that you have to sit down and listen to for the first time. Once you get your bearing, turn it up and dance. My favorite tracks are by the Freakniks - The bass and drum beats in this album should not be ignored. Turn it up so your neighbors can hear!

Afro Music Lounge.......2001-11-30

I expected this album to have many electronic and trendy afro beats... Actually, no, not really.

No new tracks even though it is released in 2001. Old stuff even dated to 1972. However, those older songs are better and more stylish than contemporary ones in this album. There are few very nice songs in this double CD album. Rest are average.

Maybe it is meant for a lounge and background afro music suitable for dining in an European restaurant and you won't need to really listen to the songs carefully.

The African House Groove via Paris.......2001-07-04

This is finally the point where traditional African music meets modern techno and sounds good. I wish they would open an Impala Lounge here in Chicago. It must be one partyin' joint. The Kerri Chandler track is fierce. It has to be the tightest house mix Afro-beat. It had everyone at a recent party at my pad doing tribal dancing they didn't even know they could do. the whole CD has so many differnent textures of African music. I hope Impala Lounge will do this in volumes forever. Keep it comming. Ase O

Africa, Paris,.......2001-06-29

Finally a balanced blending of African rhythms, modern tech and house without losing the real African vibe. With time I think the world will get used to the African house thing. African rhythm is the driving force behind most dance music anyway.

Average customer rating:

A Grooving Surprise!!

Impala Lounge, Vol. 2
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Wagram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Africa | International | Styles | Music

Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music

International | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00008S7HP
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

Serpent - Guem
Dounia - Cultures Electroniques, Achille Gajo,
Anna - Kaouding Cissoko
Na Kaminho di Luta - Ze Manel
Ala Walee - Ernest Ranglin
Ndongoy Daara - Orchestra Baobab
M'Papa
African History
Simi Rapp - Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
Mario - Franco,
Ejen
C.O.C.A.N.
To Be One - Roland Brival
Senga

Tracks:

Right Here in Front of You [Unsung Heroes & Ty Feat. Bries Mix] - Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble
Free Souls, Pt.1 - Nickodemus, Osiris
Freedom - King Britt,
Do You Dance [Dixless Main CD Mix] - Ras Brass
23 RD Street Intru. - Ghetto Blaster
Kariba - Faze Action
Zakamucyo [Original Main Mix]
Wewa - Intuit
Stellar Funk [Lazz Shoes Long Version] - Jestofunk
...Toi Alors - Bolivar, ,
Every Season's [Afrotropic Remix Reconstructed by Nu Tropic] - Damon Albarn, Tony Allen, Ty
Kolingo (Love) - Chau Flight,
Ka S
World Will Rock - Black Jazz Chronicles
Kanboufo - African Divas, Frederic Galliano

Album Details

The Impala Lounge Continues to Thrive as One of the Most Appealing Hotspots in Paris. As Such, a Second Collection of African Oriented Tracks as Heard at Club Becomes More Than Necessary. This Edition features Tracks from Manu Dibango, Guem, Geoffrey Oryema, Orchestra Baobab, Managala, Patchoworks, Fredric Galliano and the African Divas, Roland Brival, Faze Action and Many More. The First Disc Focuses on Light Afro Beats in More of an Afrocentric Pop Vein, While the Second of Electro Tunes Showcases Modern Electronic and Jazz from the the Motherland. The Impala Lounge Brings the Best Sounds of Modern African Music Once More to Four Corners of the Earth!

Customer Reviews:

A Grooving Surprise!!.......2004-09-04

Being a fan of Six Degrees Records and their amazing compilations, such as "African Travels," I came across this 2 CD set at a used CD store. I recognized a couple of the artists here, so I took a chance and bought it. It has since become one of my most played albums. The first tracks on each disc are absolutely addictive ("Le Serpent," with its amazing percussion, and "Right Here in Front Of You," with its amazing message), and it remains solid throughout. Having read online about the Impala Lounge in Paris, I would love to see one in the States, a place where lovers of great African grooves could gather and pay tribute to the birthplace of all music. If they really wanna make those ipod commercials hip, they take one of the songs from this album and watch the listener get down!!!!