Welcome!
Lorraine, a local listener, commented that she'd like to hear another program dedicated to the vocal talents of Congolese women. You may hear the first edition of the series here: http://www.radio4all.net/index.php/program/40676
Merci mingi, Lorraine!
So here you have it. Two hours of female vocalists in many styles of Congolese popular music.
Some great hip-swinging tracks and wonderful sebenes are included!
Here are album covers:
Got to love the ladies! There are soaring vocals and sizzling guitars. I love the South African bassline in Yondo Sister's song. It underscores the Pan-African appeal of Lingala music!
Download the program with tracklist here:
http://www.yousendit.com/download/WUJiYURKMGsyWGNUWThUQw
Link is good for two weeks.
Or here:
http://www.radio4all.net/index.php/series/Ambiance+Congo
Tracklist:
PART A
1)King Kester Emeneya & Victoria Eleison Dream Team Dream
Bandsebene from DORIS ILOKO (this program’s theme song)
from the CD PAS DE CONTACT
Black Music
2)Yondo Sister
DEVIATIONfrom the CD DEVIATION SEXY SOUKOUSS
TJR
3)Deyess Mukangi
LE COMPLEXEfrom the CD LITTLE GODDESS
Sterns
4)Pepe Kalle & L’Empire Bakuba
NADI CONSOLER NGAI feat. Bitha Soleilfrom the CD LE PHENOMENAL PEPE KALLE
Babi Productions
5)Ya Moseka & Mpompo Loway
MOBOMANOfrom the LP YA MOSEKA DE L’EMPIRE BAKUBA
Au Quatre/SIC
6)Beyou Ciel
EBOUROUMOUNKOUEfrom the LP EBOUROUMOUNKOUE
Genidia
7)M’Bilia Bel
MANO MONGBAfrom the CD BEYANGA
Genidia
8)Deazi N’ Acoompa
MONDENGUE feat. Laeticia Melodyfrom the CD FRUIT BLEU
2Zai Production
9)MJ30 *
RECONNAISSANCEfrom the CD LA VALEUR SURE
Yalolo Nsuami et Paulin Mukendi
PART B
10)Nana et BanielMWATUMU KAMWANYA
from the LP BOUGER LE COQ CHANTE
Espera
11)Meta Beya & Feza Shamamba
MIVE TEMOINfrom the LP SURPRISE
Tangent
12)Vonga Aye
YONA NANIfrom the LP PARE-CHOCS
Ets. VEVE International
13)Jolie Detta
MAWANZOfrom the LP SUPER STAR
Kaci Kinshasa/Bade Stars Music
14)O.K. International
MAKELELE YA NGUNGI feat. Fayilafrom the CD SATAN
Jacko Productions
15)Lo-Benel
POTO MAKAMBOfrom the CD JUSQU’AU PETIT MATIB
Cyriaque Bassoka Production
16)Faya Tess
BAYEBISI NGAIfrom the CD LIBALA YA TEMPS PLEIN
Wedoo Music
17)Tshala Muana
BENGA NA NGAI RESPECTfrom the LP BIDUAYA
Celluloid
*= by request
David, many thanks for showcasing the feminine side of Congo music - loads of really nice songs on the programme and some off-piste choices as well.
ReplyDeleteMeta Beya & Feza Shamamba, Nania & Baniel and, especially, Vonga Aye were all quality tracks.
I trust the Dezai CD will be making another appearance sometime soon - it sounds like it has potential to entertain.
Thanks, Dave, for listening.
ReplyDeleteMy favorites were the tracks from Nana & Baniel and from Dezai featuring Laeticia Melody.
Yeah. The Dezai CD will be back up soon.
What does "off Piste" mean?
Sort of "off the beaten track" or away from the regular well-worn slopes (as in skiing). Ultimately more rewarding but with the added excitement of possibly skiing into a tree!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks David for showcasing the ladies of Congolese music. Apurva from Pune, India.
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