Name: We The People
Brand: Pasteur Lappe

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Limited edition

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2018-01-12

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Kudos

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Pasteur Lappe

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African

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Africa Seven

Africa Seven is a world music re-issue label based in London and Paris. Founded by crate diggers John Bryan and Richard Elson, the label focuses on re-releasing rare and forgotten African tracks from the 70s and 80s. With an extensive catalog of vinyl releases, Africa Seven brings these hidden gems back to life for a new generation of music lovers.

With a passion for African music, Africa Seven strives to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the continent. The label's team of dedicated crate diggers scours record stores, flea markets, and private collections to unearth rare recordings that deserve recognition. Each release is carefully remastered to ensure the highest quality sound while staying true to the original recordings.

Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to African music, Africa Seven offers something for everyone. From Afrobeat and highlife to funk and disco, their diverse range of releases showcases the incredible talent that emerged from Africa during this vibrant era. Discover *Africa Seven* today and embark on a musical journey through the captivating sounds of Africa.

Pasteur Lappé is a Cameroonian funk master from Douala, born in 1953. After moving to Paris in the late 70s to study journalism, he discovered his true passion for music and befriended African music stars such as André-Marie Tala, Joe Mboule, and Fela Kuti. Pasteur Lappé is known for creating the "Sekele Movement," a fusion of funk, disco, afrobeat, reggae, soul, and RnB. His most prolific years were from 1979 to 1981 when he released three flagship albums.

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Letta Mbulu's biography reads like a fairy tale at times.
She was born in Soweto in Johannesburg on August 23rd
1942. She started her singing career by joining an all-girl
group called The Skylarks when she was fifteen years old.
In 1965 she moved to the

The debut album "We, The People". The story begins in the 60's with a charming 19 year old Nicolas "Pasteur" Lappe becoming a sensation on Radio Adele in Douala, Cameroun. He goes on to become the editor of the Douala Gazette newspaper and become friends with other African music stars such as Tala AM, J Moboule and Fela Kuti. He also works tirelessly promoting new and upcoming local Cameroonian talent. After moving to Paris, a stint in journalism school and publishing a book of poems "Chansons Negres" he finally settles into a new life of music in Paris. Pasteur's first album was recorded in 1979 with the backing band and production collective called the Zulu Gang, which include Douglas Mbida (who went on to release several top flight albums himself) and Jacob Desvariaux (who went on to form Kassav). The album is full of diverse sounds; from driving funk, sweeping disco grooves, syrupy ballads, reggae, Jackson-five-esque pop to finger-lickin' soul. At its core though is the custom "Sekele" groove... a movement to encompass the dance, grooves and vibes from his native Douala. The album opens with the pulsing grooves of "More Sekele Movement" which features driving bass groove, snappy percussion and catchy vocal lines from our hero. "Dora" is next. It is a sparkly Afro pop gem with stabby horns and a smooth catchy melody. Things take a slow route for the next track – "Watch Get My Day Dreams" which is a slow smooth vocal number. Lazy Rhodes and a end-of-the-disco sway. It also features Maryse Lappe guesting on vocals. Things heat up on the flip with "Sekelimania (Nku Bilam)" bringing back the funk. Choppy guitar riffs, percussive clavinet and top-of-the-world horns power this smooth power funk along. Next "The Sekele Movement" keeps the horn department busy with its Afro swing drums, walking bass lines and funky keys. This track was featured on the recent Analog Africa - "Pop Makossa" compilation. A real find. The album closes with a slow and forlorn love song. A partly spoken, partly sung love song which talks of separation and longing. The perfect thoughtful ending to a fine LP. The nostalgic poet, with Africa at his essence Pasteur Lappe.

We The People

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