The release parties were a great success! People came out, there were awesome performances by the bands and artists on the compilation (and even some that aren’t on it). Check out some video that our friends at WEBOS put together from the show at the Blue Macaw…
Audio Refuge Videos…
December 8th, 2010Stronghold @ dub Mission
November 7th, 2010We’re honored to have the chance to play one of the most solid, skankin, nurturing nights in the Bay.
On Sunday, Nov. 21st dub Mission presents residents dj Sep and Ludachris, with special guests, dub Snakkr w/ Bongo and Iggy Mon performing tracks off the upcoming Stronghold compilation, Audio Refuge.
Elbo Room – 647 Valencia Street – SF
Club is 21+ – 9 pm to 2 am – $6 cover
http://www.dubmissionsf.com/stronghold%20sound2010.html
Audio Refuge
November 6th, 2010Compilation CD Release
The ‘Hold is proud to present it’s first official release, Audio Refuge: a compilation of original afro-beat, north-african, dancehall, hip hop, dub-step, cumbia and more, including tracks from some truly talented Bay Area artists with roots around the globe. On Thursday, Dec. 2nd @ the Blue Macaw, Stronghold Sound will be featuring performances by some of these artists including: Wontanara, The Dunes, Yassir Chadly, Excentrik, Iggy Mon, Bongo, with djs Juan Data and dub Snakkr on the decks.
Artists on the compilation:
Black Nature
Bongo Sidibe
dub Snakkr
The Dunes
Ephniko
Excentrik
GnawaKronik
Iamani I Ameni
Iggy Mon
Juan Data
Halal Kutz
Karamo Susso
Nes
Nils Butman
Tim Abdelah Fuson
Wontanara
XBorder Players
Yassir Chadly
Wontanara Presents :: 4rth Sundays
March 31st, 2010
Wontanara, featuring Bongo Sidibe and friends, Presents a night of Afro-roots, Reggae, Jazz & Dancehall with live music and dj sets throughout the night. Live band & Afro-acoustic performances with Kora, Balafone and Bolon and more…
Every 4th Sunday of the month.
Live Music 7-10pm
dj Dub Snakr on the 1s & 2s 10pm-on
Tasty Boombox
February 19th, 2010
New tune from Snaks, good to move the body to this one. Also, a version featuring Iggy Mon and Bongo on vocals.
| Tasty Boombox | |
|
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. |
download |
| Connect the Dancehall (feat. Iggy Mon & Bongo) | |
|
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. |
download |
King Bongo & Wontanara :: Live @ Baobob Village
February 10th, 2010
So, the first installment of Wontanara Presents was a success, with a good crowd, good vibes, special guests and great sound comin’ from the band and all the musicians that performed. Wontanara just gets tighter and tighter so expect a release from these guys in the near future. Many thanks to all who came out, all the musicians and special thanks to our guest MCs Black Nature(Refugee Allstars) and Christofari who’s in town from Stockholm.
Enjoy a couple live recordings of Wontanara, plus a track featuring Christofari.
Gongoro – Wontanara
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Inequality – Wontanara
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Live Session feat. Christofari – Wontanara
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Alpha Oumar “Bongo” Sidibe
February 4th, 2010
Alpha Oumar “Bongo” Sidibe is a traditional drummer from Conakry, Guinea in West Africa. He is Musical Director of Duniya Dance and Drum Company and founder and lead singer of the Wontanara Band. Bongo studied drumming with Master Drummer Mamady Keita at his school, Tam Tam Mandigue, Guinea, and participated in his workshops in Conakry and Balandougou, Mamady’s village. He performed with Ballet Jah Karlo in Dakar, Senegal, and recorded the CD “N’dguel Fall” and toured with Orchestre Baye Fall. Before leaving Guinea, he was co-director of Balandougou Kan, a group of traditional percussionists and dancers. Since arriving in the U.S., Bongo has performed with The Grateful Dead, Rhythm Village, Mickey Hart, Joan Baez, and Black Nature from Sierra Leone Refugee Allstars.
| Jah Protect My People – Bongo (Snaks dub) | |
|
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. |
|
Bongo : Jah Protect My People
January 29th, 2010
Since forming the band Wontanara recently, Bongo’s been up to quite a bit, including several tracks that we’ll be posting here from Wontanara next month most probably. Below is one of these tracks, “Jah Protect My People” posted here as a remix by dub Snakr featuring Karamou on the Kora. Also, a little impromptu diddy for your enjoyment.
| Move Yo Body (interlude) | |
|
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. |
download |
| Jah Protect My People – Bongo (Snaks dub) | |
|
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. |
|
Black Nature & Bongo : Mista D
January 28th, 2010Another ode to Guinea’s political situation of late, “Mista D” is a tight new number produced by Black Nature with Bongo behind the mic. Enjoy!
| Mista D – Black Nature & Bongo | |
|
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. |
|