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LP - NEW/NEW - VARIOUS ARTISTS, LÉVE LÉVE - SAO TOMÉ & PRINCIPE SOUNDS 70S-80S (Bongo Joe Records; BJR40, Europe 2026) - 9399299C *** In Stock In Our Crouch End Shop ***RELEASE DATE: 29/05/2026 - PRE-ORDER - This title is available for pre-order and will be sent out to arrive on the release date, which may be subject to change.
The two Portuguese-speaking African islands of Sao Tomé & Principe, located in the Gulf of Guinea, created an unique music called Puxa : a refined mixture of various musical components from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. A blend of Semba, Merengue, Kompas, Soukouss, Coladeira patterns, often pushing forward with a voodoo-like energy, solid bass lines, delicate melodies and backing harmonies of the rich Sao Tomean melodic traditions. Very first compilation focusing on the golden age of these island’s sounds, the 16 tracks selected will surely set fire on all dance floors!
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LP - NEW/NEW - VARIOUS ARTISTS, LÉVE LÉVE - SAO TOMÉ & PRINCIPE SOUNDS 70S-80S (Bongo Joe Records; BJR40, Europe 2026) - 9399299C *** In Stock In Our Crouch End Shop ***RELEASE DATE: 29/05/2026 - PRE-ORDER - This title is available for pre-order and will be sent out to arrive on the release date, which may be subject to change.
The two Portuguese-speaking African islands of Sao Tomé & Principe, located in the Gulf of Guinea, created an unique music called Puxa : a refined mixture of various musical components from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. A blend of Semba, Merengue, Kompas, Soukouss, Coladeira patterns, often pushing forward with a voodoo-like energy, solid bass lines, delicate melodies and backing harmonies of the rich Sao Tomean melodic traditions. Very first compilation focusing on the golden age of these island’s sounds, the 16 tracks selected will surely set fire on all dance floors!
