Funky Roseau! Hugo Mendez
A cheap and cheerful selection of tunes that were dug up on the beautiful island of Dominica (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic!). There aren’t any record shops left on the Island, but after a few weeks hanging out in the bars of Roseau (especially the legendary Jackson’s) and a hastily placed advert in the paper, the records started to come out of the woodwork…
A mixed bag of crackly Funk, Soul and Calypso, picked up everywhere from hairdressers and electrical supply shops to dubious shacks in the ever-interesting Newtown, just outside the capital.
Best enjoyed sitting in the shade with some fried fish, a few bush rums and an ice-cold Kubuli…
Tracklisting:
Sissy Strut – de Boys an Dem
Share Brother Share (pt.1) – The Gaylords Power Union
Instant Groove – Belles Combo of Dominica
Don’t knock my love – Swinging Stars of Dominica
Let me get stoned – Boo & the Tru Tones
Wicked World Outside – The Gaylords of Dominica
Soulful Strut – Sparrow’s Troubadours
Eternal Love – the Blue Rhythm Combo
Another try – The Lunar 7
Ask Yourself – Mickey Dee
This bag I’m in – Richard Stoute
My Girl – the Blues Busters
great mix brotha!
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Why did I find this so late? What an amazing mix! A whole bunch of killers, “share brother share” and “let me get stoned” are my faves but the whole mix is super solid and a real jaw dropper.
Thanx!