A superb compilation from our man in Paris, Hugo Mendez, on his new Nouvelle Ambiance imprint – 12 obscure Afro tracks recorded in France in the 1980s. Comes complete with a twenty-eight-page booklet/magazine featuring interviews with musicians and producers, plus photos.

A1. Antoinette Konan - M'ackô / A2. Nicky M'Poto - Komba / A3. Jean-Paul Mondo Zangalon / A4. Ali Baba – Tcha! Tcha! Merengue / B1. Esa – A Muto / B2. Empire Bakuba & Papy Tex – Livre D'or / C1. Siassia & Tokobina – Mama Africa / C2. John Jongos – Djandè / C3. Baba Bhy-Gao Dombia* Dawsi (Instrumental) / D1. Bovick & Co – Bazombo / D2. Tutu – Ayoyo / D3. Jacques Loubelo – Ngando