• Music For A Revolution Vol 2 : Guinea'S Syliphone Recording Label (1968-1980) |
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Various Artists

Various Artists - Music For A Revolution Vol 2: Guinea's Syliphone Recording Label (1968-1980) (2xVinyl) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

Various Artists - Music For A Revolution Vol 2: Guinea's Syliphone Recording Label (1968-1980) (2xVinyl) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

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Various Artists – Music For A Revolution Vol 2 : Guinea'S Syliphone Recording Label (1968-1980)

Description

Discover the vibrant sounds of Guinea with 'Music For A Revolution Vol 2', showcasing the iconic Syliphone Recording Label's releases from 1968 to 1980. This compilation features a diverse array of artists and genres, reflecting the rich musical heritage of the region.

Highlights

  • Format: Vinyl
  • Label: Radio Martiko
  • Genre: World Music
  • Release Date: February 20, 2026

Track Listing

01. So I Si Sa (Super Boiro Band)

02. Armée Guinéenne (Bembeya Jazz National)

03. Maliba (Kaloum Star)

04. Nyo (Balla Et Ses Balladins)

05. Douga (Quintette Guinéenne)

06. Festival (Le Simandou De Beyla)

07. Zoumana (Horoya Band)

08. Gbassikolo (Kaloum Star)

09. Nana (Sombory Jazz De Fria)

10. Fabara (Syli Authentic)

11. Paulette (Balla Et Ses Balladins)

12. Deny (22 Band Kankan)

Format Details

  • Label: Radio Martiko
  • Genre: World Music
  • Release Date: 2026-02-20
  • Format: Vinyl

On October 2 1958, after over 60 years of colonial rule, Guineans voted overwhelmingly for their independence, and Guinea was declared a Republic with Sékou Touré as President. To free Guinea from its colonial legacy, president Touré sought to restore dignity to his nation and give cause for Guineans to take pride in their culture, history and newfound freedom. To achieve this, he instructed his government to implement new cultural policies to revitalise indigenous culture.

In 1961, President Touré launched authenticité, the new cultural policy for Guinea. One of its first acts was to assemble the best Guinean musicians into a new state-sponsored orchestras that were tasked with presenting traditional Guinean music in a new and modern style. During the years of Sékou Touré’s presidency (1958 – 1984), the government’s cultural policy of authenticité was applied strictly to the creative arts. Guinea’s sole political party exercised complete authority over artistic production.

From 1967 to 1983, Guinea’s government presented selections of songs on its own recording label, Syliphone. These recordings were revolutionary in many aspects: Syliphone was the first recording label to feature traditional African instruments and the traditional songs of the griots within an orchestre setting; and it was the first government-sponsored recording label of post-colonial Africa. Syliphone represented authenticité in action, and over 750 songs were released by the recording label on vinyl discs. All are highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

This is the second of a two-volume release which presents a selection of the best songs from Guinea's Syliphone recording label. This volume focuses on recordings from the 1970s, when Guinea’s authenticité policy had transformed the nation's music through a network of over 30 orchestras, each representing their local region, and each presenting Guinean musical traditions alongside the influences of Cuban music, jazz and funk.
 

  • Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
  • Media Condition: Mint (M)
  • Genre: WORLD
  • Format Type: 2xLP
  • Released: 2026-02-20

Condition Ratings & Details

NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.

NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.

Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

  • PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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