Hypnotic Guitar Of John Ondolo
Label | Mississippi Records – MRI-139 |
Format | Vinyl, LP, Mono |
Barcode | 0850024931367 |
Released | 05 Aug 2022 |
Genre | Folk, World, & Country |
Style | African |
Tanzanian guitarist John Ondolo recorded a string of singles for independent labels in the late 1950s and early '60s. Unlike most guitarists from the region, Ondolo used open tuning (a favorite of American blues guitarists), creating a hypnotic drone over which he laid down endless rhythmic variations on his main themes. Inspired by the exploding pop music scene in Nairobi, the newest rock and roll imports from the U.S., and the Abakuria tribal music of his youth, Ondolo transposed traditional instruments and rhythms to his guitar, playing it more like a traditional harp at times. This album brings together John Ondolo's rare early 78rpm recordings in the first-ever overview of this innovative but overlooked artist.
A1 | Tumshukuru Mungu | |
A2 | Siri Ya Vijana | |
A3 | Wazazi Musilie | |
A4 | Yunie Mpenzi We | |
A5 | Olalekanga | |
A6 | Ukiwa Na Bwana Bibi | |
B1 | Kenya Twist | |
B2 | Safari Ya Kilimanjaro | |
B3 | Kenya Style | |
B4 | Haukutoka Mbinguni | |
B5 | Tucheze Selele | |
B6 | Kwela Wangu |
Compilation Producer, Design – Gordon Ashworth
Compilation Producer, Liner Notes – Cyrus Moussavi
Compilation Producer, Restoration, Mastered By – Michael Kieffer
Design – Safie Deen
Lacquer Cut By – Adam Gonsalves
Liner Notes – John Kitime
Translated By – Emmaqulate Nyol
Written-By – John Ondolo
Compilation Producer, Liner Notes – Cyrus Moussavi
Compilation Producer, Restoration, Mastered By – Michael Kieffer
Design – Safie Deen
Lacquer Cut By – Adam Gonsalves
Liner Notes – John Kitime
Translated By – Emmaqulate Nyol
Written-By – John Ondolo
Comes with a double-sided printed insert with lyrics in the original & in translation.
A6 & B2 (with the Jolly Trio Band) & A5 (with the Jolly Quartet) originally released in 1961.
A4 (with the Jolly Quartet), B3 originally released in 1962.
B5 originally released in 1963.
A1, B1 originally released in 1964.
A2 originally released in 1965.
B6 originally released in 1967.
B4 (with Ngambotano Boys) originally released in 1968.
Lacquer cutting company derived from runouts.
A6 & B2 (with the Jolly Trio Band) & A5 (with the Jolly Quartet) originally released in 1961.
A4 (with the Jolly Quartet), B3 originally released in 1962.
B5 originally released in 1963.
A1, B1 originally released in 1964.
A2 originally released in 1965.
B6 originally released in 1967.
B4 (with Ngambotano Boys) originally released in 1968.
Lacquer cutting company derived from runouts.
Matrix / Runout (Side A) – MRI-139 A ONDOLO YUKO ANARUDI TELEGRAPH-GONSALVES
Matrix / Runout (Side B) – MRI-139 B DUNIA NAYO HAINA MWISHO TELEGRAPH-GONSALVES
Barcode – 850024931367
Matrix / Runout (Side B) – MRI-139 B DUNIA NAYO HAINA MWISHO TELEGRAPH-GONSALVES
Barcode – 850024931367