sound madness from the shores of the mighty congo river (kinshasa/brazzaville 1969-1982)
Etat général : Neuf Format : Double 33T Gatefold Etat pochette / disque : S / S Label : analog africa Année : 2024 Numéro / Pays de pressage : AALP098 - Germany
Congo Funk! compilation aims to showcase the many facets of the funky, hypnotic and schizophrenic tunes emanating from the two Congolese capitals nestled on the banks of the Congo River. Although a myriads of artists flocked in for the occasion, it was the performance of James Brown on Zairian soil (Zaire 74) that caused havoc among the younger generation, inspiring hundreds of would-be musicians to take up their electric guitars and reverbs cranked to the max in search of a new sound in which hyperactive Rumba was blended with elements of psych and funk. While the results were very different from the popular music of the three Musketeers - as Tabu Ley, Franco and Verckys were known - they weren't a complete break with tradition. These new sounds emerged at a time when the Congolese record industry – previously dominated by European major labels – was experiencing a period of decline due to rising production costs and needed a radical change. The void was filled by dozens of entrepreneurs willing to take chances on smaller scale releases. It was the beginning of a golden age for Congolese independent record labels, and the best of them – Cover N°1, Mondenge, Editions Moninga, Super Contact – preserved the work of some of the region's finest artists, while launching a generation of younger musicians into the spotlight. Congo Funk! is the story of these sounds and labels, but most of all it is the story of two cities, separated by water but united by an indestructible groove. The fourteen songs on this double LP showcase the many facets of the Congolese capitals, and highlight the bands and artists, famous and obscure, who pushed Rumba to new heights and ultimately influenced the musical landscape of the entire continent and beyond. (Analog Africa)
Tracklist A1 Petelo Vicka Et Son Nzazi : Sungu Lubuka A2 Groupe Minzoto Ya Zaïre : Mfuur Ma A3 M.B.T's : M.B.T's Sound A4 Abeti Et Les Redoutables : Musique Tshiluba B1 Trio Bydoli : Lalia B2 Tabu Ley Et L'Orchestre Afrisa : Adeito B3 Les Bantous De La Capitale : Ngantsie Soul C1 Les Frères Soki Et L'Orchestre Bella-Bella : Nganga C2 Orchestre Celi Bitshou : Tembe Na Tembe Ya Nini C3 Lolo Et L'Orchestre O.K. Jazz : Lolo Soulfire D1 Zaiko Langa Langa : Femme Ne Pleure Pas D2 Orchestre O.K. Jazz : Kiwita Kumunani D3 G.O. Malebo : Fiancée Laya D4 Orchestre National Du Congo : Ah
Congo Funk! (Various) sound madness from the shores of the mighty congo river (kinshasa/brazzaville 1969-1982)
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Congo Funk! compilation aims to showcase the many facets of the funky, hypnotic and schizophrenic tunes emanating from the two Congolese capitals nestled on the banks of the Congo River.
Although a myriads of artists flocked in for the occasion, it was the performance of James Brown on Zairian soil (Zaire 74) that caused havoc among the younger generation, inspiring hundreds of would-be musicians to take up their electric guitars and reverbs cranked to the max in search of a new sound in which hyperactive Rumba was blended with elements of psych and funk. While the results were very different from the popular music of the three Musketeers - as Tabu Ley, Franco and Verckys were known - they weren't a complete break with tradition.
These new sounds emerged at a time when the Congolese record industry – previously dominated by European major labels – was experiencing a period of decline due to rising production costs and needed a radical change. The void was filled by dozens of entrepreneurs willing to take chances on smaller scale releases. It was the beginning of a golden age for Congolese independent record labels, and the best of them – Cover N°1, Mondenge, Editions Moninga, Super Contact – preserved the work of some of the region's finest artists, while launching a generation of younger musicians into the spotlight.
Congo Funk! is the story of these sounds and labels, but most of all it is the story of two cities, separated by water but united by an indestructible groove. The fourteen songs on this double LP showcase the many facets of the Congolese capitals, and highlight the bands and artists, famous and obscure, who pushed Rumba to new heights and ultimately influenced the musical landscape of the entire continent and beyond. (Analog Africa)
Tracklist
A1 Petelo Vicka Et Son Nzazi : Sungu Lubuka
A2 Groupe Minzoto Ya Zaïre : Mfuur Ma
A3 M.B.T's : M.B.T's Sound
A4 Abeti Et Les Redoutables : Musique Tshiluba
B1 Trio Bydoli : Lalia
B2 Tabu Ley Et L'Orchestre Afrisa : Adeito
B3 Les Bantous De La Capitale : Ngantsie Soul
C1 Les Frères Soki Et L'Orchestre Bella-Bella : Nganga
C2 Orchestre Celi Bitshou : Tembe Na Tembe Ya Nini
C3 Lolo Et L'Orchestre O.K. Jazz : Lolo Soulfire
D1 Zaiko Langa Langa : Femme Ne Pleure Pas
D2 Orchestre O.K. Jazz : Kiwita Kumunani
D3 G.O. Malebo : Fiancée Laya
D4 Orchestre National Du Congo : Ah