1 Les Balladins en Production / Bembeya Jazz National et le Trio Bazooka. (1974 vol 1, #1). Photographs of Balla et ses Balladins and Bembeya Jazz National.

2 Les shows du Syli Orchestre National. (1974 vol 1, #2). A biography of the orchestra as it prepares for new shows, with photographs.

3 Sory Kandia Kouyate. (1974 vol 1, #3). A photograph and short biography.

4 Miriam Makeba. (1974 vol 1, #4). A photograph of Makeba with the Quintette Guinéenne.

5 Aboubacar Demba! ta tombe est dans nos mémoires! (1974 vol 2, #1). A poem on the "Premier anniversaire de la mort du jeune animateur-chanteur", with a photographs of Demba Camara and of his funeral.

6 National Horoya Band. Prêt pour le second volume! (1974 vol 2, #2). A biography of the group, with photographs and all personnel named. In anticipation of a second Syliphone LP "which will go boom!" This second LP was not released, rather a series of 45rpm discs featured the orchestra.

7 Fin de stage de musique. Le stade de transcription musicale. (1974 vol 3, #1). Describes how North Korean music professors provided the musicians of Guinea's orchestras with courses in musical transcription. Includes photographs of Sékou Touré with North Korean tutors and photographs of Kanfory Bangoura, who contributed to the success of "solfégétisation".

8 Myriam Makeba. L'impératrice de la chanson Africaine. (1974 vol 3, #2). A photograph of Makeba with a Fulbé hairstyle.

9 "Sextette Camayenne" ou "Camayenne Fooly"? (1974 vol 3, #3). Describes the two early ensembles which became Camayenne Sofa and names the personnel.

10 Texte de Concert: Regard sur le passé de Bembeya National. (1974 vol 3, #4). A translation of the text (as recited by Sékou "Legrow" Camara) from Syliphone SLP 10 / SLP 64 (not SLP 34).

11 A photograph of members of the Horoya Band National. (1974 vol 4, #1).

12 Texte de Concert: "Agression" du "National Horoya"! (1974 vol 4, #2). A translation of the concert.

13 Radio: En direct avec... les auditeurs artistes! (1974 vol 4, #3). Describing the work of the RTG and its presenters, with a photo of Justin Morel Jnr and staff.

14 Musée de Niagassola. "Le Soso-Bala ba" dans la tradition du Mande. (1974, vol 4, #4). Presenting a history of the Soso Bala(fon), with a photo of the instrument being played by Bala Fassaké.

15 Conte et Legende: Diénabou la brave fille. (1974 vol 5, #1). A story of a king, Samba, who was childless and consulted a witch doctor in order to have a son.

16 Quelle est l'origine de la musique? (1974 vol 5, #2). Presenting theories on the origins of music.

17 Les "Amazones" de la musique Africaine de Guinée. (1974 vol 5, #3). A biography of the group, with photographs and all personnel named.

18 Readers of Fonikee magazine. (1974 vol 5, #4). A photo of typical readers of the magazine.

19 L'exemple et la fierté des Peuples Africaines. (1974 vol 5, #5). Celebrating the achievements and artistic productions of Guinean artists and musicians.

20 A photograph of Miriam Makeba with Kémo Kouyaté playing kora, with text. (1974 vol 6, #1).

21 "Le Soso-Bala ba" dans la tradition du Manden. (1974 vol 6, #2). An article which expands upon "Musée de Niagassola. 'Le Soso-Bala ba' dans la tradition du Mande", published in 1974, vol 4, #4.

22 Syli-cinéma de long en large avec "Fonikee". (1974 vol 6, #3). Provides a history of Syli-Cinema and Syli-Film, including a filmography.

23 Un chant et son contenu: Toura-magan. (1974 vol 6, #4). Explains the legend of Tiramakan Traoré, a general of Soundiata Keita.

24 Arts et culture. (1974 vol 6, #5). A photograph of Les Ballets Africains.

25 A description of the role of the Jeunesse de la Révolution Démocratique Africaine. (1974 vols 7 & 8, #1).

26 Les tournées triomphales des Ballets Africains de Guinée en Afrique Centrale et Australe. (1974 vols 7 & 8, #2). With photographs of the President of Madagascar and the troupe.

27 Les Ballets en Somalie. (1974 vols 7 & 8, #3). With photographs of President Siad Barre, President Idi Amin and the troupe.

28 La culture national fondement d'une indépendance véritable. (1974 vols 7 & 8, #4). Articulating Guinea's cultural policies.

29 Myriam Makeba. L'impératrice de la chanson Africaine. (1975 vol 9, #1). Presenting a biography of Makeba with photos of the Quintette Guinéenne and a short profile of Abdou Camara.

30 A photo of the brass section of Bembeya Jazz National and female vocalists from (perhaps) l'Ensemble Instrumental et Choral Nationale. (1975 vol 9, #2).

31 Show au Palais: Bembeya Aye! (1975 vol 9, #3). A concert review of Bembeya Jazz National, with photographs, including of the group in Cuba with Abelardo Barroso.

32 La culture national fondement d'une indépendance véritable. (1975 vol 9, #4). An article which expands upon 1974 vols 7 & 8, #4.

33 Xème Festival National. (1976 vol 13, #1). Featuring an unknown photo, possibly of a Malian artist.

34 Un Forum Panafricain. (1976 vol 13, #2). Contextualising the purpose of the 10th National Festival, featuring photographs of theatrical pieces by the troupe of Conakry I and Les Ballets Africains performing Soundiata.

35 Au rythme d'un festival (Les Chœurs). (1976 vol 13, #3). Describing the role of Guinea's choirs, with one photograph.

36 Le nouveau renouveau. (1976 vol 13, #4). Reviewing a concert by Salif Keita and the Ambassadeurs, plus other perfomances. With a photos of Salif and an unknown orchestra.

37 Apres les Xè Festival National. Un nouveau style musicale. (1976 vol 15, #1). Presenting an overview of the 10th National Festival with a photo of Mamady Camara of Camayenne Sofa.

38 "Camayenne Fooly": un orchestre de show! (1976 vol 15, #2). Featuring several photographs of the group, including of the chef d'orchestre Papa Kouyaté.

39 Le Kalum Star dans les Iles du Cap-vert. (1976 vol 15, #3). An overview of the orchestra's tour, with photographs.

40 Papa Kouyate: Un "fou" du rhythme. (1976 vol 15, #4). Presents a biography of the musician, with several photographs.

41 Les cinquante ans de Momo Wandel. (1976 vol 16, #1). Presents a short biography of the musician, with a photograph.

42 Les Ballets Africains en Angola et au Mozambique. (1976 vol 16, #2). Describes the troupe's tours, with a photograph.

43 Les "Sofas" au ascension. (1976 vol 16, #3). A lengthy article on Camayenne Sofa, with photographs and personnel named.

44 Balla et ses Balladins / Quintette. (1977 vol 19, #1). Provides brief biographical information on Balla et ses Balladins and the Quintette Guinéenne, with photographs.

45 Ballet National "Djoliba". (1977 vol 19, #2). Provides brief biographical information, with photographs.

46 Ensemble Instrumental et Choral National. (1977 vol 19, #3). Provides brief biographical information, with photographs.

47 Le bouquet au Festival national des Arts et de la culture. (1977 vol 19, #4). Presents the performance category winners (theatre, orchestra, ballet and choir) of the national festivals from 1960 to 1975.

48 Les Amazones / Kèlètigui et ses Tambourinis. (1977 vol 19, #5). Provides brief biographical information, with photographs.

49 Le Super Boiro Band National. (1977 vol 19, #6). Provides brief biographical information, with photographs.

50 Trentenaire du PDG: Le bilan de la jeunesse Guinéenne. (1977 vol 20, #1). Describes the role of the Jeunesse de la Révolution Démocratique Africaine.

51 Les débats artistiques du trentenaire. (1977 vol 20, #2). Describes the cultural milieu of Guinea, 30 years after the founding of the PDG. With a photo of Les Lions de la Gendarmerie and Keletigui et ses Tambourinis.

52 Horoya Band: Le dernier bond qualitatif. (1977 vol 20, #3). A short article on the group, with several photographs.

53 Contes et Legendes: L'orpheline. (1977 vol 20, #4). Explains this well-known story of an orphan, which was presented by Les Ballets Africains.

54 Le Bembeya Jazz National. (1977, #1). Provides brief biographical information, with photographs.

55 Les Ballets Africains de la Republique de Guinee. (1977, #2). Provides brief biographical information, with photographs.

56 Les Amazones a Bissao. (1978 vol 23, #1). Describes their tour, with photographs.

57 L'orpheline des Ballets Africains. (1978 vol 23, #2). Presents a critique of their performance.

58 Activites Artistiques. (1978 vol 23, #3). Describes the recent tours and cultural exchanges of Guinea's groups.

59 Les grandes dates historiques du P. D. G. (1978 vol 24, #1). Includes several photographs of Sékou Touré.

60 Résultat des quinzaines artistiques du 16 au 22 Juillet 1978. (1978 vol 24, #2). The results of the regional arts competitions.

61 De nos orchestres et ensembles nationaux. (1978 vol 24, #3). Provides brief information on the national groups.

62 Les festivals nationaux de 1960 à 1979. (1981 March, #1). Lists the winning prefectures of the "classement general" (the overall winners in the categories of theatre, choir, ballet, etc) in the national festivals.

63 Un chant et son contenu: Donsokè. (1981 May, #1). Explains this famous story of a hunter, made famous in song by Keletigui et ses Tambourinis.

64 Musique et musiciens: Et voici Les Fils du Rai. (1981 November, #1). Presents a biography of the group, with photographs and personnel named.

65 Marius Bangoura n'est plus. Quand la mort frappe le cerf. (1981 November, #2). A memoriam to the lead singer of Soumba Jazz, the federal orchestra of Dubreka, with photographs.

66 Ensemble Instrumental et Choral National. Chanter en liberte. (1981 November, #3). A short profile, with photographs, including of M’Bady Kouyaté on kora.

67 Miriam Makeba. (1981 November, #4). In anticipation of her concert at the Palais de Peuple, with photograph.

68 Festival de musique moderne: Joyeuse confrontation des orchestres de la capitale. (1983 March, #1). An overview of musical life in Guinea, 4 months after the 13th National Festival. With photographs of Keletigui et ses Tambourinis, Bembeya Jazz, Horoya Band, Super Lion, Les Aigles de la Capitale (Police), Boiro Band and the Orchestre Feminin de la Milice (Guinea's 3rd all-female orchestra).

69 Kadé Diallo. La mort de la rythmicienne comédienne des Amazones. (1983 March, #2). A memoriam to the drummer of Les Amazones de Guinée.

70 Deuxiéme Festival Panafricain de la Jeunesse. La JRDA rendez-vous de Tripoli. (1983 vol 2, #1). An overview of the event, with a photo of Ballet National Djoliba and Alfred Gbato Mouloumou, lead singer of the orchestra Nimba Jazz.

71 Un chane et son contenu: Djelimangboya. (1984 January, #1). Provides an explanation of the meaning of the song.

72 Morciré Camara. Super-vedette des rythmes Africaines. (1985 vol 2, #1). Presents a profile of the conga player of Balla et ses Balladins, with photographs.

73 Ensemble Instrumental et Choral National. Chanter en liberte. (1985 vol 2, #2). Presents a profile of the ensemble, with a photograph of the female musicians with koras, balafons, ngonis, etc.

 

Dedicated in memory of Dr. Baba Cheick Sylla, former Director of the Bibliothèque National de Guinée.