American Primitive Vol.1: Raw Pre-war Gospel 1926-1936

Roots enthusiasts may know this amazing compilation called "American Primitive" compiled by John Fahey and others.  There are two volumes out, the second is quite hard to find.  This first one has some cool stuff by Charley Patton, Bukka White, and here, Blind Roosevelt Graves.  This is really raw and unique gospel, check it out.

Download the record here.

 BUY IT if you really dig it.

France Gall - Ne sois pas si bete

OK, maybe this isn't the rarest but its one of my favorites.  It's the beautiful France Gall with "Ne sois pas si bete" ("Don't be so stupid"), which was her first single.  It got its first airplay on her 16th birthday in 1963.  Apparently this video clip was made from an old General Motors promotional film from 1956.

Bollywood Steel Guitar

This is really wild.  Its really steel guitars, and its really from India.  A compilation on the Sublime Frequencies label, this track is from artist Van Shipley, and kinda has a 60's jazzy go-go feel.

Download part 1 here.  And part 2 here.

BUY IT if you really dig it.

Michi Sarmiento y su Combo Bravo

From Colombia, recorded 1967-1977 its Michi Sarmiento y su Combo Bravo.  This is a release from the Soundway label.  Its a cool record, I'd definitely recommend it.  

Download it here

BUY IT if you really dig it.

Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou - Noude Ma Gnin Tche De Me

This is an unbelievable track from the record "Volume Two: Echos Hypnotiques" by Orchestre Poly Rhytmo de Cotonou from Benin.  Everything I've heard by them is definitely worth listening to; they have stuff out on Soundway Records, Analog Africa, and others.

London is the Place for Me: Calypso in London '50-'56

This is a cool comp of Calypso music in London during 1950-56.  There is also a Vol. 2 available.  Below you can download the record.

Download "London is the Place for Me"

BUY IT if you really dig it. 

Les Gams (France)

Not much really needs to be said about this.  Classic French pop from Les Gams.  I don't know much about them, I believe they only recorded one LP and released several singles between about '62-64.

Lightnin' Hopkins - The Blues According to Lightnin' Hopkins

This film was shot in 1967 and shows some of rural Texas, including some great blues musicians.  This 30 minute documentary is definitely worth checking out.

Chaweewan Dumnern (Thailand)

One of my favorites by Thai artist Chaweewan Dumnern.  This is from the 60's (I believe), and is available on the fantastic Thai Comp called "The Sound of Siam(1964-1975)."  Its available on Soundway Records.  The comp has two more songs from Chaweewan.

Los Mustang (ES)

Los Mustang is a group from Spain that did some cool stuff in the 60's.  They did quite a few Beatles covers and other classic 60's songs in Spanish.  And they did some cool originals.  Here's one of my favorite covers; a classic you will surely know. 

Renato Carosone - Caravan Petrol (IT)

This is pretty amazing.  From Wiki about Carosone "At the height of his career, Carosone announced his retirement from music in 1960: I'd rather retire now on the crest of the wave, than being tormented later by the doubt that yè-yè fashion and new armies wearing blue-jeans may wipe away all that I have achieved in so many years of work and worries. His decision caused an uproar. Some even suspected obscure criminal threats. Away from the spotlight, Carosone turned to other interests, mainly painting."  Renato Carosone is the piano player.

 

The Rogers (IT) - Quanto ho pianto

From 1968, these Italian garage rockers had a killer A-side, "Quanto ho pianto, " and cool B-side: "Se Mi Lascerai."  I hope to put these out (in better quality than here) on a compilation on Dolgoff Records.

Frank Stokes

Many roots enthusiasts will know the name, Frank Stokes.  These 1920's recordings of the Memphis blues singer/guitarist are worth checking out.  This Yazoo disc is one of 3-4 compilations available, and may be the best one.

http://www.zshare.net/download/8707768418e5e4e1/

Aida Mustafa, Indonesia

Aida Mustafa from Indonesia.  Here's a couple links to some of her music.

http://sharebee.com/ba73abaa
http://www.mediafire.com/?tu9b9wq2eoqc0cd

If you look, you can find a bit more on the web (including youtube).  I hope to put out some of her music on vinyl on Dolgoff Records in the future.  Thanks to Madrotter (madrotter.blogspot.com/) and StereoMono (stereoxmono.blogspot.com)

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