Thank you, Paul Mwema

Three years ago, as part of an event sponsored by a local university art gallery, I was asked join in a foum discussion about the passion for music and, more specifically, why people collect records.
As the event ended, I was approached by gentleman I had never met before. He introduced himself as Paul Mwema. Paul, originally from Lubumbashi, has lived in Richmond for a number of years and he has called me on the telephone during Ambiance Congo radio programs many times to comment and to make requests for songs. It has always been a joy to speak with him.
It was my pleasure to meet Paul face to face. We chatted briefly, and then he reached into a small bag he was carrying and handed me this plaque:



It hangs in the hallway at WRIR, just outside the studio.

Every time I see this plaque, Paul, I remember that you had this made on your own initiative, with your own resources and on your own time. I remember your kindness and good spirit. You have had an impact upon my life, sir.

 

Thank you, again, Paul Mwema.



Ambiance Congo: February 24, 2013

WELCOME!
Thanks to everyone who tuned in live this time! Our internet connections were almost maxed out and everyone seemed to having a good time. I know did!
I want to thank Moos for sharing a couple of his rips. His albums are in similar shape with mine, but even with the uninvited guests, Snap, Crackle and Pop!, the music is fantastic.
Take a listen!
If you have requests for future programs, I'd love to hear them.

 

 

 

You are invited to download the program with tracklist here:

http://www.yousendit.com/download/UW16UWVwY3k1R01sYzhUQw

This link will be good for two weeks.

You may download or listen here at any time:

http://www.radio4all.net/index.php?op=result&action=series&series=Ambiance%20Congo&nav=&

 

Today's tracklist:

PART A

1)King Kester Emeneya & Victoria Eleison Dream Team Dream Band

sebene from DORIS ILOKO (this program’s theme song)

from the CD PAS DE CONTACT

Black Music

2)High Priest Safro Manzangi Elima

MADEY BASOKO

from the CD WISEMAN

El’Man Records

3)Wenge B.C.B.G.

TOUR EIFFEL

from the CD TITANIC

Simon Music-SIPE

4)Dezai N’Accompa & Viva la Musica Cours des Grands

LUMIERE

from the CD FRUIT BLEU

2Zai Production

5)Aime Buanga

EMILE MUKANIA

from the CD PIECE RARE

Kiki Toure Productions

6) Fafa de Molokai & l'Orchestre Nouvelle Generation de la Republique Democratique

CITOYEN DU MONDE

from the CD SPECULATION

Ets. Kaluila

7)Deesse Mukangi

J’AI MAL AU COEUR

from the LP I LOVE YOU BOLINGO

Jimmy’s International Production

8)MJ 30

AGUAYA

from the CD MASTOR

Ets. N’Diaye.

9)Ben Nyamabo & Choc Stars

TA NDELE

from the LP LES CHOC STARS DU ZAIRE

Espera

PART B

10) Le Seigneur Rochereau & Afrisa International

MR. MALONGA *

from the LP MAZE

Ets. VEVE International

11)Orchestre Kamale

ASSANA MUANA MAWA 1&2

from the LP L'AFRIQUE DANSE AVEC SAKUMUNA

African

12)Soki Vangu & l’Orchestre Bella-Bella

NZINGI ZONG

from the LP L'AFRIQUE DANSE AVEC L'ORCHESTRE BELLA-BELLA & SOKI VANGU

African

13) Bakoule accompagne par Pamelo et Canta

NDAYA

from the LP AMOUREUX

C.B.B.

14) Pamelo Mounk'a & Les Bantous de la Capitale

JOSIA JEE 2eme PARTIE

from the LP JOSIA JEE

Production Beaudley Star System

15)Pepe Kalle & Empire Bakuba

MAYIMONA

from the CD CARDEZ VOTRE SOUFFLE

Sun Records

16)Le Veritable Super Choc

LES LIBERES D’EGYPT

from the CD LES LIBRERES D’EGYPT

Sonima Music

17)Tshala Muana

ANTIDOTE

from the 45 RPM EP TSHALA MUANA

Disques Esperance

*= by request







Ambiance Congo: February 10, 2013

Welcome!
We start out with a few tracks on vinyl for you: Franco, Wuta Mayi, Youlou Mabiala, Grand Zaiko Wawa. There's also a nice new live track from Zaiko Langa Langa, another song by MJ 30 and lots more.
Thanks for your requests!
Here are some album covers:

 

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or listen here at any time:
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Tracklist for today:

PART A

1)King Kester Emeneya & Victoria Eleison Dream Team Dream Band
sebene from DORIS ILOKO (this program’s theme song)
from the CD PAS DE CONTACT
Black Music

2)Franco et le T.P. O.K. Jazz

BOLINGO YA MOITIE MOITIE
from the LP EN COLERE VOL. 2
V.I.S.A. 1980

3)Wuta Mayi & l’Ensemble Bongo-Rama

TSHITSHA YA MAMA
from the LP WUTA MAY
Kina-Rama Selection

4)Youlou Mabiala & Kamikaze Loningisa

ADJOVI *
from the LP KAMIKAZE LONINGISA AVEC LES VOIX DE VIRMICHE ET NGELOU CHEVAUCHET
New King

5)Grand Zaiko Wawa

EKENGE
from the LP MWASI YA SOLO
Rythmes et Musique

6) Le Zaikomania

WADENI
from the LP L’AMOUR DU TRAVAIL BIEN FAIT
Bono Music

7)Zaiko Langa Langa

ZEKIRA
from the CD BAKOLO NGWASUMA LIVE EXTREME
Dios Mena

PART B

8)King Kester Emeneya
MIMO
from the CD LONGUE HISTOIRE 1
Calbass Productions.

9)MJ 30

MA REFERENCE
from the CD MASTOR
Ets. N’Diaye

10)Aimelia Liass
BAKAKE
from the CD CONSTAT
U.P.A

11)Afri-Jazz

VALERIA
from the CD EPHESIENS
N'Kaga-Inzembo Productions

12)Wally Ngonda & Anti-Choc

MAUVAIS CALCUL
from the LP WALLY NGONDA ET L’ANTI-CHOC
Gina Kiaku Production

13)L’Empire Bakuba

AMOUR PROPRE
from the LP PEPE KALLE ET EMAURO
Ets. VEVE International

14)Lita Bembo & Orchestre Stukas

LUPIANO
from the LP KK RYTHME SACCADE
Afro Rythmes

15)Adolphe Dominguez

CATHY
from the CD 25 MINUTES – JUGEMENT DERNIER
Ets. N’Diaye

16)Tabu Ley & L’Orchestre Afrisa International *

SATA
from the LP TABU LEY & L’ORCHESTRE AFRISA INTERNATIONAL
African

*= by request

By request also, here are the credits for Aimelia's CONSTAT album.