Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ROCLP012

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Kudos

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5050580812109

Total Cap

ROCLP012CV

Gold

Extended format: Yes

5050580817357

Gold LP

Artist

Konkolo Orchestra

Genre GB

African

Label GB

Rocafort Records

Rocafort Records is a reissue label that was originally established in Barcelona and is now based in Lausanne, Switzerland. With a focus on bringing back lost gems from the past, Rocafort Records has become known for its dedication to preserving and sharing *rare and obscure* music from around the world.

Since its inception, Rocafort Records has been committed to unearthing forgotten musical treasures and making them accessible to a wider audience. The label's extensive catalog includes a diverse range of genres such as *funk*, *soul*, *jazz*, *Latin*, and more.

With an impressive roster of talented artists, Rocafort Records continues to release high-quality vinyl reissues that showcase the rich history of music. Each release is carefully curated and remastered with utmost attention to detail, ensuring that listeners can experience these timeless classics in all their glory.

Newest Listed Items

A vibrant selection of Jazz, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Bossa nova, Afrobeat and everything in-between by Josh from Somewhere Soul.&nbsp;

“I hope these records bring you as much joy as they bring me.” - Josh

Find out more <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somewhere_soul/">here</a>&nbsp;

Somewhere Soul’s Collection

Konkolo Orchestra is a Zürich/Switzerland based project initiated by multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer Alexis Malefakis. With strong jazzy afrobeat and highlife references, Konkolo Orchestra pays homage to musical innovators such as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Tony Oladipo Allen, Ebo Taylor and many more.
This first album continues the warm, vibrant, percussive motif of the hugely popular "Blue G." single of 2022. For those who like their music to inspire journey and movement, this album is the equivalent of gatecrashing a wedding party where even granny can get her groove on.
Malefakis is hardly rewriting the afrobeat textbook here, but his production charms the listener with a confident mastery of the genre. His compositions have a distinct personality and a tight structure, and are peppered with a talented array of guest vocalists: Nongoma (South Africa), Sir Frank Karikari (Ghana) and Kitio Batola (Congo); alongside Eric Owusu (Ghana) on percussion. The uplifting lyrics and joyful melodies are held together by a powerhouse horn section bearing all the swinging hallmarks of a highlife fanfare.
Deeply funky and syncopated, Malefakis has produced a motivational winter warmer for both feet and spirit.

Future Pasts

Music GB

Discover Future Pasts by Konkolo Orchestra. A vibrant and percussive album paying homage to afrobeat innovators. Available in various formats from Rocafort Records.