Interpretation Of The Original Rhythm, by Ray Stephen Oche & His Matumbo

Interpretation Of The Original Rhythm

by Ray Stephen Oche & His Matumbo

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	1.	Alaglanu-Alaglano 02:54
	2.	Okwukwu-Kiwongo 04:18
	3.	Ikwun Mokon-Qkoitiho 03:42
	4.	Botala-Boyaka 05:07
	5.	Daybreak On The Niger 04:36
	6.	Odeiyolaoo 03:46

about

His African name, Owoicho Oche, means "God is the King". Ray Stephen Oche is a singer, drummer, flutist and mainly trumpet player from Nigeria.

From the late 50s he spent time in Ghana meeting famous drummer Guy Warren, "who is supposed to have deliver him the secret of the authentic african rythms", touring in Sierra Leone with "Outer Space" band, and travelling to Senegal and Gambia. He arrived in Paris in 1965 and played all over Europe. Matumbo, name of his band on this record means in Angola, "gifted with various talents".

This LP has been recorded in Paris, with musicians coming from Congo, Togo, Guinea, Gambia, but also Brazil and "french" West Indies. The whole album is roots and groovy afro-jazz, full of percussions and african singing (in Idoma language).

- Ray Stephen Oche: trumpet, vocal, percussion, drums
- Rao Kyao: Tenor sax
- Tony Batchi: fender bass, vocal
- Lucky Zebila: conga drum, percussion, vocal
- Paul rako: piano
- Jo Maka: vocal, percussion
- Adolf Winkler: vocal, percussion

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released November 7, 2011

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Favorite Recordings Paris, France

Favorite Recordings is a French label focusing on Soul, Funk, Jazz and other related genres from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. With a rich catalog combining original productions and reissues.

Founded in 2006 by Pascal Rioux aka Charles Maurice, the label quickly established itself as an international reference. ... more