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Compilation Of The Week: Various Artists “Nouvelle Ambiance !​!​!”

Worldwide Sounds

Paris has a long history of being a global hub for both culture and music, including a fusion of influences from Europe, the French-Caribbean, and Africa.

This led to a rise of new African sounds in the city’s underground nightclubs and recording studios during the eighties known now as the Pan-African movement.

Hugo Mendez, who is also co-founder of the renowned London-based tropical dance label and collective Sofrito, has just released an incredible new compilation off of his Nouvelle Ambiance imprint featuring twelve rare tracks that explore the underground Pan-African music scene centred around Paris during this period. Drawing on influences from the French capital, Francophone Africa and the Caribbean, the music is a unique blend of Rumba, Bikutsi, Soukous, and Afro-Boogie.

This double vinyl compilation also includes a remarkable 28-page booklet featuring in-depth interviews with musicians and producers, plus previously unpublished photos from photographer Bill Akwa Bétotè. Primed perfectly for every tropical dance party, “Nouvelle Ambiance !!!” also helps shine a light on one of Paris’ most significant underground cultural movements.

Originally published on www.beatcaffeine.com

“Nouvelle Ambiance !!!” released September 21, 2018

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TJ Oliver-Gorton

TJ Oliver-Gorton

DJ, producer, compulsive vinyl collector, caffeine consumer, and music seeker, TJ is the founder of BeatCaffeine.com, an online destination for vinyl collectors, DJs and music fans that want to dig deeper.