Authenticite - The Syliphone Years: Guinea`s Orchestres Nationaux and Federaux 1965-1980
28 classics and rarities by the great Guinean national and federal bands of the 1960s and 70s, contained in a deluxe package with extensive notes and photos. Over 2hr and 15min music.
DISC 1:
1. Keletigui et ses Tambourinis - Soundiata (5:51)
2. Balla et ses Balladins - Diaraby (6:11)
3. Kebendo Jazz - Soumba (4:14)
4. Horoya Band National - Karan-gbegne (4:04)
5. Bembeya Jazz National - Djanfamagni (4:08)
6. Orchestre de la Pailote - Kankan-yarabi (3:06)
7. Orchestre de Dabola - Semba (4:12)
8. Orchestre de Beyla - O.U.A. (4:52)
9. Palm Jazz - R.D.A. (5:07)
10. Bembeya Jazz National - Minuit (3:07)
11. Orchestre du Jardin de Guinee - P.D.G. (4:34)
12. Orchestre de Beyla - Koukou Befo (4:07)
13. Kebendo Jazz - Information (3:06)
14. Orchestre de Kindia - La Guinee Wodi (3:20)
15. Super Boiro Band - Mariama (6:46)
16. Bembeya Jazz National - Boiro (4:03)
DISC 2:
1. "22 Novembre" Band - Kouma (5:02)
2. Keletigui et ses Tambourinis - Miri Magnin (5:01)
3. Pivi et les Balladins - Samba (5:48)
4. Bembeya Jazz National - Bembeya (5:25)
5. Horoya Band - Were Were (5:09)
6. Soumbory Jazz - Nana (6:55)
7. Palm Jazz - Zimai (4:41)
8. Syli Authentic - Fabara (5:25)
9. Camayenne Sofa - Karomoko (6:13)
10. Tropical Djoli Band de Faranah - Soko (5:07)
11. Nimba Jazz - Ziko (4:06)
12. Le Simandou de Beyla - Festival (5:05)

This is a stunning 2-CD set of Guinean guitar music from the 1960s and `70s, a golden era for West African pop in general, and Guinean music in particular. The music comes from the vaults of the legendary Syliphone label, which recorded the best bands of the time, including first-line bands such as Bembeya Jazz National, Camayenne Sofa, and Pivi Et Ses Balaldins. If you`re not already familiar with this music, you should definitely pick this up -- the electric guitars will blow your mind. Great stuff; great collection