The lineup here includes Tadi-Zeze and Fidele Zizi on vocals, Jimmy & Fredo with their fantastic horns, but it is the wizardry of Ignace Kounkou that makes the song.
Here's "OU-ES-TU-SOLEIL?"
http://media.putfile.com/Tadi-Zeze-Ou-Es-Tu-Soleil
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Guitar Master, Master Mwana Congo
Master Mwana Congo is, without doubt, one the greats of Congolese guitar. His work is included on songs by any number of albums by artists from Congo-Brazza. Here is a song from an LP that you may not have heard.
The lineup here includes Tadi-Zeze and Fidele Zizi on vocals, Jimmy & Fredo with their fantastic horns, but it is the wizardry of Ignace Kounkou that makes the song.
Here's "OU-ES-TU-SOLEIL?"
http://media.putfile.com/Tadi-Zeze-Ou-Es-Tu-Soleil
The lineup here includes Tadi-Zeze and Fidele Zizi on vocals, Jimmy & Fredo with their fantastic horns, but it is the wizardry of Ignace Kounkou that makes the song.
Here's "OU-ES-TU-SOLEIL?"
http://media.putfile.com/Tadi-Zeze-Ou-Es-Tu-Soleil
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Ambiance Congo for Sunday April 13, 2008
This edition, the SHOW will go on, starting with showband music, a new movement in music that came into being about the time that showman James Brown slayed them live on stage in Kinshasa in 1972.
About this time, the Congolese rumba was in a golden age with Franco, Tabu Ley and Docteur Nico established as the Three Kings. If you are old enough to have been around in the late 60s and early 70s, you KNOW that the music scene was becoming more and more of an international phenomenon than it had been before. Youth bands were rising everywhere in the world, but in the Congos times had changed radically with Independance about 10 years prior. Freedom of speech, for example, was something that had only been a dream when many of the artists you'll hear on this program were children.
For Tabu Ley, an established and highly respected professional, the idea of having a showband like James Brown's was a goal that he actively pursued. He really realized this dream in his organization of his 1970 performance at the prestigious Olympia in Paris. This concert was an epoch event in Congolese music. As such, it could be said to be a defining moment for things to come including today's music. The choreographed dancing, large orchestras, atalaku calls and vocal artistry we hear in the music of that day up to today's Congo can arguably be traced to the basic desire to have a showband and, again, back to Tabu Ley.
But that's not all there was to it. Young people and younger musicians saw their world expanded with their freedom. Fashion and style flourished and hundreds of youth bands arose.
On this program, you'll hear some killer music by Tabu Ley, The Stukas Boys, Trio Majesi, Thu Zaina, Empire Bakuba and more more more. This is hot hot music! Feast your ears on African show music from the best of the best.You'll hear from Thu Zaina, Bobongo Stars, Bavon Marie Marie & L'Orchestre Negro Succes, Wenge Musica B.C.B.G. and more more more.
Try to stand still!
Download and listen here for a limited time:
http://download.yousendit.com/E3280AC210287132
Here's the tracklist:
PART 1
1) King Kester Emeneya
sebene from DORIS ILOKO (this program's theme song)
from the CD: PAS DE CONTACT
Black Music
2)Le Siegneur Rochereau & L'Afrisa International
ASAMBEL
Afrom the CD: A L'OLYMPIA (PARIS) - 1970
African/Sonodisc
3) King Kester Emeneya & Victoria Eleison Dream Team Dream Band
ASSAMBA
from the CD: RENDRE A CESAR...
AFM Production
4)Les Noirs
INSTRUMENTAL
from the LP: LES NOIRS
EMI/Pathe Marconi
5)Stino Mube & Viva la Musica
ROMEO ET JULIETTE
from the CD: ROMEO ET JULIETTE
Ets. Kaluila
6)Wenge BCBG *
CHAMPION KAPANGALA
from the CD: TITANIC
Simon Music
7)Lita Bembo & Stukas Boys
BEBE INGENDE 1 & 2
from the CD: LES PLUS GRANDS SUCCES DE L'ORCHESTRE STUKAS BOYS VOLUME 1: EKONDA SACCADE
Ngoyarto
8)Orchestre Negro Succes
LIBANGA NA LIBUMU 1 & 2
from the CD: SIONGO BAVON MARIE MARIE & L'ORCHESTRE NEGRO SUCCES 1967,1968, 1969
Ngoyarto
PART 2
9)Orchestre Cavacha
BAKOTA 1 & 2
from the CD: COMPILATION MUSIQUE CONGOLO ZARIOISE 1970 1976
Sonodisc
10)Thu Zaina
LOKOKO
from the CD: COUP DE CHAPEAU
RetroAfrique
11)Empire Bakuba
AMUNDULA
from the 45 RPM single
Ets. Bakuba
12)Diana & Les Bobongo Stars
MARGUERIDA
from the LP: MARGUERIDA
Ets. Man-Im
13)Minzoto Wela-Wela
YOKE
from the LP: LASSISSI PRESENTE AMBELE-MONDO & MINZONTO-WELA-WELA
Sacodis
14)Verkys & Le Veve
BANKOKO BABOYI
from the CD: BANKOKO BABOYI
African/Sonodisc
15)Trio Madjesi
SEX MADJESI
from the CD: SOSOLISO
Glenn Music
*=by request
About this time, the Congolese rumba was in a golden age with Franco, Tabu Ley and Docteur Nico established as the Three Kings. If you are old enough to have been around in the late 60s and early 70s, you KNOW that the music scene was becoming more and more of an international phenomenon than it had been before. Youth bands were rising everywhere in the world, but in the Congos times had changed radically with Independance about 10 years prior. Freedom of speech, for example, was something that had only been a dream when many of the artists you'll hear on this program were children.
For Tabu Ley, an established and highly respected professional, the idea of having a showband like James Brown's was a goal that he actively pursued. He really realized this dream in his organization of his 1970 performance at the prestigious Olympia in Paris. This concert was an epoch event in Congolese music. As such, it could be said to be a defining moment for things to come including today's music. The choreographed dancing, large orchestras, atalaku calls and vocal artistry we hear in the music of that day up to today's Congo can arguably be traced to the basic desire to have a showband and, again, back to Tabu Ley.
But that's not all there was to it. Young people and younger musicians saw their world expanded with their freedom. Fashion and style flourished and hundreds of youth bands arose.
On this program, you'll hear some killer music by Tabu Ley, The Stukas Boys, Trio Majesi, Thu Zaina, Empire Bakuba and more more more. This is hot hot music! Feast your ears on African show music from the best of the best.You'll hear from Thu Zaina, Bobongo Stars, Bavon Marie Marie & L'Orchestre Negro Succes, Wenge Musica B.C.B.G. and more more more.
Try to stand still!
Download and listen here for a limited time:
http://download.yousendit.com/E3280AC210287132
Here's the tracklist:
PART 1
1) King Kester Emeneya
sebene from DORIS ILOKO (this program's theme song)
from the CD: PAS DE CONTACT
Black Music
2)Le Siegneur Rochereau & L'Afrisa International
ASAMBEL
Afrom the CD: A L'OLYMPIA (PARIS) - 1970
African/Sonodisc
3) King Kester Emeneya & Victoria Eleison Dream Team Dream Band
ASSAMBA
from the CD: RENDRE A CESAR...
AFM Production
4)Les Noirs
INSTRUMENTAL
from the LP: LES NOIRS
EMI/Pathe Marconi
5)Stino Mube & Viva la Musica
ROMEO ET JULIETTE
from the CD: ROMEO ET JULIETTE
Ets. Kaluila
6)Wenge BCBG *
CHAMPION KAPANGALA
from the CD: TITANIC
Simon Music
7)Lita Bembo & Stukas Boys
BEBE INGENDE 1 & 2
from the CD: LES PLUS GRANDS SUCCES DE L'ORCHESTRE STUKAS BOYS VOLUME 1: EKONDA SACCADE
Ngoyarto
8)Orchestre Negro Succes
LIBANGA NA LIBUMU 1 & 2
from the CD: SIONGO BAVON MARIE MARIE & L'ORCHESTRE NEGRO SUCCES 1967,1968, 1969
Ngoyarto
PART 2
9)Orchestre Cavacha
BAKOTA 1 & 2
from the CD: COMPILATION MUSIQUE CONGOLO ZARIOISE 1970 1976
Sonodisc
10)Thu Zaina
LOKOKO
from the CD: COUP DE CHAPEAU
RetroAfrique
11)Empire Bakuba
AMUNDULA
from the 45 RPM single
Ets. Bakuba
12)Diana & Les Bobongo Stars
MARGUERIDA
from the LP: MARGUERIDA
Ets. Man-Im
13)Minzoto Wela-Wela
YOKE
from the LP: LASSISSI PRESENTE AMBELE-MONDO & MINZONTO-WELA-WELA
Sacodis
14)Verkys & Le Veve
BANKOKO BABOYI
from the CD: BANKOKO BABOYI
African/Sonodisc
15)Trio Madjesi
SEX MADJESI
from the CD: SOSOLISO
Glenn Music
*=by request
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Ambiance Congo for Sunday March 30, 2008
Listen live from 3:00-5:00 PM eastern time USA
http://wrir.org/x/modules/news/index.php?storytopic=41
This program is the first of a series in which I'll trace the history of Les Bantous de la Capitale.
One of the longest standing bands in Congolese music history, Les Bantous de la Capitale made their first public appearance in August of 1959 and released their latest CD in September of 2007.
Here is the sleeve of one of their earliest 45 RPM records on the Colombia label, with the band recording as Essous et Orchestre Bantou.
Thanks to Pieter at http://seaneverdry.blogspot.com/ for this image and to Cheeku for helping me to get in touch with him.
http://wrir.org/x/modules/news/index.php?storytopic=41
This program is the first of a series in which I'll trace the history of Les Bantous de la Capitale.
One of the longest standing bands in Congolese music history, Les Bantous de la Capitale made their first public appearance in August of 1959 and released their latest CD in September of 2007.
Here is the sleeve of one of their earliest 45 RPM records on the Colombia label, with the band recording as Essous et Orchestre Bantou.
Thanks to Pieter at http://seaneverdry.blogspot.com/ for this image and to Cheeku for helping me to get in touch with him.
Here is the cover of the 2007 CD released on the Cyriaque Bassoka Productions label.
To see more album covers, please visit the excellent Bantous de la Capitale discography page compiled by Ronald at http://vibesdafrique.proboards83.com/index.cgi?board=3&action=display&thread=1187784895
I'll be playing some of the early 50s and 60s music of the band in the first hour or so of the program. These songs were recorded under the names Orchestre Bantou and Bantous Jazz as well as Les Bantous de la Capitale.
Following independance, the new spirit of "Ata Ndele" (sooner or later) and "Congo ya Sika" (The New Congo), accomplished musicians working across the river in reknowned groups such as African Jazz, OK Jazz and Rock A Mambo returned home and formed Orchestre Bantou. The group shortly became so completely popular that they became Congo's cultural ambassadors and performed all over Africa in the 1960s. The group included Nino Malapet, Jean-Serge Essous, Pandi, Edo Ganga, Celestin Kouka, Daniel "De La Lune" Lubelo and, in 1960, the famed guitarist Papa Noel.
Edo Ganga and De La Lune returned to OK Jazz in 1962 and were replaced by Francis Bitshoumanou (who also later went to OK Jazz) and Joseph Bukasa. In 1963, they were joined by the great singer "Pablito" Pamelo Mounk'a. Pablito was already an accomplished musician in the widely popular style of Cuban son and had an admirable command of Spanish. At this time, the band changed its official name to Bantous-Jazz and soon after to Les Bantous de la Capitale.
Please listen in as we play some of their early songs and set the scene with cuts from African Jazz, OK Jazz, Rock A Mambo and also from Camille Feruzi who has been cited as one of the great contributors to the fusion of early Congolese recorded music and Cuban son.
Your requests and comments are always welcome!
Did you miss the program? For a limited time, you may download a copy here:
http://download.yousendit.com/642B80C422A2AE9D
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Ambiance Congo for Sunday March 16, 2008
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But then check out the back of the sleeve! It is literally and ad for Skol beer, a great sponsor of modern Congolese music.
3:00-5:00 Eastern time USA
BATTLE OF THE MABANGA!
The praise song is a Pan-African tradition that is still vital today. In Congolese popular music, the aspect of praise and praise-for-compensation in just about any and every song has become a new, added-on part of the music. This new element is called "mabanga". It seems many times that, no matter what any given song is about, the artists need to call out the names of patrons. This has become a new element that is almost constant today, a new cadence that is added to the music that is, primarily, a list of benefactors.This could be, in my opinion, tradition taking on a next logical step. I have to admit though, many many times, I try to imagine a song without the "mabanga"! This afternoon you'll hear lots and lots of songs for or about benefactors and sponsors...be they individual philanthropists or companies providing some underwriting. We'll compare the more traditional staight-up no excuses praise song with a few prime exaples of modern mabanga.
Many many thanks to my friend Minu who submitted the idea for this edition.
Here's an ablum we'll hear from this time around. The front cover seems like any other Choc Stars album.
But then check out the back of the sleeve! It is literally and ad for Skol beer, a great sponsor of modern Congolese music.
We'll hear songs for other individual and corporate sponsors and benefactors as well.
Here are a few of the other albums we'll hear from this time around. Enjoy!
You are invited to join the discussion here:
http://vibesdafrique.proboards83.com/index.cgi?board=1&action=display&thread=1205374021
or here:
http://www.africambiance.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5191
or, of course, right here by leaving a comment. No need to register, just leave your name!
See the track listing for this edition here:
http://wrir.org/x/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6409
Did you miss the program? For the next two weeks, you may now download a low resolution copy right here:
http://download.yousendit.com/8DAB1D885D312892
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Les Bantous de la Capitale
Formed in 1959 as Orchestre Bantou, this band's members are still performing today as Les Bantous de la Capitale. Over the course of the next year and interspersed with our usual mix-and-request programs, I'll be bringing you a number of special editions of Ambiance Congo in which the history and music of this illustrious band will be featured.
I'll also have songs from other ventures by Bantous members...Les Nzoi, Le Peuple and more.
This post is a "heads up" for these programs and an invitation to you to request favorite songs.
No need to register here, your comments are always welcome.
To whet your appetite, I include for your pleasure a song from the rare Sonafric label LP featured at the top of this post.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Ambiance Congo for Sunday March 2, 2008
Listen live 3:00-5:00 PM Eastern USA time www.wrir.org
Here's the intended tracklist, but you are invited to comment with requests or suggestions.
1)King Kester Emeneya
sebene from DORIS ILOKO (this program's these song)
from the CD: PAS DE CONTACT
Black Music
2)Kosmos Moutouari
BA TA MBIEMO
from the LP: KOSMOS
Dragon Phenix / Safari Ambiance
3)Orchestre Le Peuple Trio Ce.Pa.Kos.
BAZA
from the LP: ORCHESTRE "LE PEUPLE" TRIO CE.PA.KOS"
EMI / Pathe Marconi
4)Pamelo Mounk'a
LE TRAVAIL TOUJOURS LE TRAVAIL
from the LP: 20 ANS DE CARRIERE
I.A.D. / Genidia
5)Des-Desouza
BOUKU YA LOPANGO
from the CD: ZERO UN
2 Mizik
6)Madilu System
AKO *
from the CD: L'EAU
JPS Production
7)Felix Wazekwa
EKANZA
from the CD: QUE DEMANDE LE PEUPLE?
Production Fondation Wazekwa
8)Bozi Boziana
TSHALA
from the CD: L'HEURE DE VERITE
Naelis Music
9)Choc Stars
VIE NA NGAI
from the LP: CHOC STARS RETOUVAILLES A PARIS VOULME 2 JAMINATA
Rythmes et Musique
10)Clan Langa Langa
ANONDA CHERIE A
from the CD: SIX MEGA STARS DU CLAN LANGA LANGA
Gillette D'Or International
11)Patrouille Des Stars
VIE EGALE PROBLEMES
from the CD: OBUS KANGA BISSAKA
Denide Production
12)Lidjo Kwempa
MISS COLETTE
from the CD: BOULOUKOUTOU
Production Grand Samurai
13)Maze Moke
NAPESI YO MOTEMA
from the LP: NAPESI YO MOTEMA
Kiamana Productions Services
14)Prince Youlou Mabiala
MAKA
from the LP: JUDOKA
I.A.D.
15)Ange Linaud
LOKOLA POLOKAMBA
from the LP: ANGE LINAUD
Musi-Club
16)Bantous Jazz
CHA CHA CHA PARATI
from the LP: LES MERVEILLES DU PASSE (1962-1964) VOL.3
African
Did you miss the program?
For a limited time, you may download a low resolution copy here:
http://download.yousendit.com/57549AA767BB7A8C
or visit on the Ambiance Congo Audio Archives.
Here's the intended tracklist, but you are invited to comment with requests or suggestions.
1)King Kester Emeneya
sebene from DORIS ILOKO (this program's these song)
from the CD: PAS DE CONTACT
Black Music
2)Kosmos Moutouari
BA TA MBIEMO
from the LP: KOSMOS
Dragon Phenix / Safari Ambiance
3)Orchestre Le Peuple Trio Ce.Pa.Kos.
BAZA
from the LP: ORCHESTRE "LE PEUPLE" TRIO CE.PA.KOS"
EMI / Pathe Marconi
4)Pamelo Mounk'a
LE TRAVAIL TOUJOURS LE TRAVAIL
from the LP: 20 ANS DE CARRIERE
I.A.D. / Genidia
5)Des-Desouza
BOUKU YA LOPANGO
from the CD: ZERO UN
2 Mizik
6)Madilu System
AKO *
from the CD: L'EAU
JPS Production
7)Felix Wazekwa
EKANZA
from the CD: QUE DEMANDE LE PEUPLE?
Production Fondation Wazekwa
8)Bozi Boziana
TSHALA
from the CD: L'HEURE DE VERITE
Naelis Music
9)Choc Stars
VIE NA NGAI
from the LP: CHOC STARS RETOUVAILLES A PARIS VOULME 2 JAMINATA
Rythmes et Musique
10)Clan Langa Langa
ANONDA CHERIE A
from the CD: SIX MEGA STARS DU CLAN LANGA LANGA
Gillette D'Or International
11)Patrouille Des Stars
VIE EGALE PROBLEMES
from the CD: OBUS KANGA BISSAKA
Denide Production
12)Lidjo Kwempa
MISS COLETTE
from the CD: BOULOUKOUTOU
Production Grand Samurai
13)Maze Moke
NAPESI YO MOTEMA
from the LP: NAPESI YO MOTEMA
Kiamana Productions Services
14)Prince Youlou Mabiala
MAKA
from the LP: JUDOKA
I.A.D.
15)Ange Linaud
LOKOLA POLOKAMBA
from the LP: ANGE LINAUD
Musi-Club
16)Bantous Jazz
CHA CHA CHA PARATI
from the LP: LES MERVEILLES DU PASSE (1962-1964) VOL.3
African
Did you miss the program?
For a limited time, you may download a low resolution copy here:
http://download.yousendit.com/57549AA767BB7A8C
or visit on the Ambiance Congo Audio Archives.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Klay dans ETUMBU
I remember the first time I heard this album. It was in the early 80s. When I walked into the African Music Gallery in Washington, DC this LP was on the turntable and the volume was pushed to the maximum.The album was brand new and it was the hottest record in the shop. I wish to this day that I had bought 3 or 4 copies to give as gifts! It's a record I still play often, one of those timeless jams that never grows old.
Why? Judge for yourself! Follow this link to hear "L'AMOUR C'EST DIVIN", my favorite song on one of my favorite records.
http://media.putfile.com/Klay---LAMOUR-CEST-DIVIN
"L'amour est quelque chose qui nous vient de Dieu; n'en abusons pas"
KLAY
Check out the lineup on this LP.
Vocals: Klay, Makolin, Joly Mubiala
Guitars: Petit Poisson, Popolipo, Jimmy Yaba, Felly Eloko
Bass: Bapius, Felly Eloko
Synthesizer: Jose Piano-Piano
Tumba, Percussion, Animation: Manzeku, Nono
Mixed by Lita Bembo & Felly Eloko
Friday, February 15, 2008
Ambiance Congo for Sunday February 17, 2008
Listen live from 3:00-5:00 PM Eastern time
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You may leave requests or comments anonymously here, so you do not have to log in. Just let me know who you are if you leave a comment.
You may also leave comments here:
http://www.africambiance.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=4ab785e9de240645a8a84e3a5f8461b5
or here:
http://vibesdafrique.proboards83.com/index.cgi?board=1&action=display&thread=1203132786
This week I'll be bringing a variety of LPs and CDs to the studio for a mix of older and newer music. I'll include a few songs from new CDs that do not seem to be available yet here in the USA.
Here's the intended tracklist, but you are invited to comment with requests or suggestions.
1)King Kester Emeneya
sebene from DORIS ILOKO (this program's these song)
from the CD: PAS DE CONTACT
Black Music
2)Didi Kalombo & Le Groupe Pleiade
NORMANDIE
from the CD: RIEN A VOIR
Badive Music
3)Tabu Ley Rochereau & Afrisa International
MONGALI
from the CD: THE VOICE OF LIGHTNESS
Stern's Africa
4)Kino-Mabella
LYNDA
from the CD: INVITATION
Atoll
5)Des-Desouza
SABINE
from the CD: ZERO UN
2 Mizik Production
6)Orchestre Sinza
LOUTINA
from the LP: ORCHESTRE SINZA 76
Pathe Marconi
7)Wally Ngonda
LA VIE
from the CD: TOLENCE
Cyriaque Bassoka Productions
8)Bozi Boziana
EXPEDITION
from the CD: L'HEURE DE VERITE
Naelis Music
9)Aimedo Star Nyura
AMOR EKWA
from the CD: BAISER DE JUDAS
Cascade Production & Dollar Production
10)Zaiko Langa-Langa
NA NDIMITE NAKOTIKA TE
from the LP: MUVARO
Rythmes et Musique
11)Djoboke & Le Tabou National *
MAMI-BEYA
from the LP: BIBI / MAMI BEYE
Production Mualaba Boul
12)Afro International
COULEUR PREFERABLE
from the LP: AFRO INTERNATIONAL DE MIMI LEY
Ets. VEVE International
13)Monza 1er
BONZENGA YA BATEKE
from the LP: BONZENGA YA BATEKE
Rythmes et Musique
14)Les Chics Men
HYPO PLAISIR
from the CD: GROSSES AFFAIRES
Fiit Productions
15)Karmapa
MOBALI YA BOLOLO
from the CD: RIPOSTE
Ets. N'Diaye
16)Felix Wazekwa
DECOINTARIO
from the CD: QUE DEMANDE LE PEUPLE?
Production Fondation Wazekwa
*=by request
Download this program here for a limited time.
http://download.yousendit.com/1F1637873B225DBE
http://www.wrir.org/
You may leave requests or comments anonymously here, so you do not have to log in. Just let me know who you are if you leave a comment.
You may also leave comments here:
http://www.africambiance.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=4ab785e9de240645a8a84e3a5f8461b5
or here:
http://vibesdafrique.proboards83.com/index.cgi?board=1&action=display&thread=1203132786
This week I'll be bringing a variety of LPs and CDs to the studio for a mix of older and newer music. I'll include a few songs from new CDs that do not seem to be available yet here in the USA.
Here's the intended tracklist, but you are invited to comment with requests or suggestions.
1)King Kester Emeneya
sebene from DORIS ILOKO (this program's these song)
from the CD: PAS DE CONTACT
Black Music
2)Didi Kalombo & Le Groupe Pleiade
NORMANDIE
from the CD: RIEN A VOIR
Badive Music
3)Tabu Ley Rochereau & Afrisa International
MONGALI
from the CD: THE VOICE OF LIGHTNESS
Stern's Africa
4)Kino-Mabella
LYNDA
from the CD: INVITATION
Atoll
5)Des-Desouza
SABINE
from the CD: ZERO UN
2 Mizik Production
6)Orchestre Sinza
LOUTINA
from the LP: ORCHESTRE SINZA 76
Pathe Marconi
7)Wally Ngonda
LA VIE
from the CD: TOLENCE
Cyriaque Bassoka Productions
8)Bozi Boziana
EXPEDITION
from the CD: L'HEURE DE VERITE
Naelis Music
9)Aimedo Star Nyura
AMOR EKWA
from the CD: BAISER DE JUDAS
Cascade Production & Dollar Production
10)Zaiko Langa-Langa
NA NDIMITE NAKOTIKA TE
from the LP: MUVARO
Rythmes et Musique
11)Djoboke & Le Tabou National *
MAMI-BEYA
from the LP: BIBI / MAMI BEYE
Production Mualaba Boul
12)Afro International
COULEUR PREFERABLE
from the LP: AFRO INTERNATIONAL DE MIMI LEY
Ets. VEVE International
13)Monza 1er
BONZENGA YA BATEKE
from the LP: BONZENGA YA BATEKE
Rythmes et Musique
14)Les Chics Men
HYPO PLAISIR
from the CD: GROSSES AFFAIRES
Fiit Productions
15)Karmapa
MOBALI YA BOLOLO
from the CD: RIPOSTE
Ets. N'Diaye
16)Felix Wazekwa
DECOINTARIO
from the CD: QUE DEMANDE LE PEUPLE?
Production Fondation Wazekwa
*=by request
Download this program here for a limited time.
http://download.yousendit.com/1F1637873B225DBE
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Bozi Boziana's L'Heure de Verite
Bozi Boziana has put out a new CD called L'Heure de Verite. On this new album, joined by singer Blaissesse Ayembe and backed by guitarists Alino Mpiazza and Olivier Tshimanga, he revisits some of his classics from the Anti-Choc years.On the next edition of Ambiance Congo, I'll spin a song that shows quite well that Bozi still has IT and just how creative young Olivier Tshimanga can be.
Meanwhile, please enjoy this remake of "La Reine de Sabah". I encourage you to buy this CD!
To hear the song, copy and paste this link to your browser.
http://media.putfile.com/Bozi-Boziana---La-Reine-de-Sabah-53
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Ambiance Congo for Sunday February 3, 2008
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Listen at www.wrir.org
This edition, I'll be presenting Part Two of the November 11 program called "Solos by soloists" (Find Part One in the Ambiance Congo Archives at left).
I'll spin for you artist-named recordings by Congolese guitarists. Last time we heard from Docteur Nico, Master Mwana Congo, Dino Vangu and many others.
This time we'll hear from more guitarists with songs selected from their solo recordings.
Here's a song from Johnny Bokelo's album above just to whet your appetite.
http://media.putfile.com/Johnny-Bokelo---Kosuana-ya-Kuiti
Copy and paste this link to download the program (available for for a limited time).
http://download.yousendit.com/357C89590C763FCA
This afternoon's tracklist:
1) King Kester Emeneya
sebene from DORIS ILOKO (this program's theme song)
from the CD: PAS DE CONTACT
Black Music
2)Pepe Kalle
PINOS KABUYA *
from the CD: COCKTAIL
Ets. N'Diaye
This first song is not from a solo album by a solo a guitarist. It's a request from Abe for his dad in Puerto Rico. The song features great guitar, though, by more than one guitarist so listen to how it works within the song. Guitatrists on this album are Kinanga 737, Doris Ebuya, Mateta and Laurent Kadogo.
3)Dally Kimoko *
PARDON MON AMOUR
from the LP: ADIEU CELINE
IBO Production
4)Syran M'Benza
ZOLA
from the LP: SYRAN
Disques SONICS
5)Bavon Marie Marie & L'Orchestre Negro Succes
KOBOTA ELENGI
from the CD: SIONGO BAVON MARIE MARIE
Ngoyarto
6)Franco & L'OK Jazz
MARIE MABOYI
from the CD: FRANCO & L'OK JAZZ (1968/1971)
Sonodisc
7)Shiko Mawatu
LAVANDIER
from the CD: KIMBANDA NZILA
Tabilulu Productions
8)Tabou Fataki Junior
EGOGO
from the CD: PHILOSOPHIE VOL.1
Sonima Music
9) Johnny Bokelo Isenge
L'AMOUR SANS FRONTIERE
from the LP:
LES PRODUCTIONS JBI VOUS PRESENTENT JOHNNY BOKELO ISENGE
Editions Nzale/Productions J.B.I.
10)Vata Mombasa
VIMPI
from the LP: TOUJOURS MEILLEURS
Papa-Disco
11)Mose "Fan Fan"
MWASI NA NGAI
from the CD: BAYAKELEYE
L.A.A. Records
12)Beniko Popolipo
SILI MASSA
from the CD: ALERTE ROUGE
Jacko Productions
13)High Priest Safro Manzangi Elima
ATA M'PIAKA TSIELA
from the CD: WISEMAN
Elman Records
14)Sedjo Kha
MALADIE D'AMOUR feat. Bongo Wende * on guitar
from the CD: SEDJO-KHA L'HOMME ORCHESTRE
Production F. Efoko
15)Souzy Kasseya
UTA NTIMBA TONY
from the LP: LE RETOUR DE L'AS
ESKA Productions
16)Werra Son
YANDI MOSI W.R. *
from the CD: A LA QUEUE LEU LEU
JPS
This last song is not from a solo album by a solo a guiatrist. It's a request from our friend Minu. The song features more great guitar, though, so listen again to how it works within the song. Guitatrist on this song is Flamme Kapaya. Great song! I'm glad we had time to fit it at least part of it in!
*=by request
Listen at www.wrir.org
This edition, I'll be presenting Part Two of the November 11 program called "Solos by soloists" (Find Part One in the Ambiance Congo Archives at left).
I'll spin for you artist-named recordings by Congolese guitarists. Last time we heard from Docteur Nico, Master Mwana Congo, Dino Vangu and many others.
This time we'll hear from more guitarists with songs selected from their solo recordings.
Here's a song from Johnny Bokelo's album above just to whet your appetite.
http://media.putfile.com/Johnny-Bokelo---Kosuana-ya-Kuiti
Copy and paste this link to download the program (available for for a limited time).
http://download.yousendit.com/357C89590C763FCA
This afternoon's tracklist:
1) King Kester Emeneya
sebene from DORIS ILOKO (this program's theme song)
from the CD: PAS DE CONTACT
Black Music
2)Pepe Kalle
PINOS KABUYA *
from the CD: COCKTAIL
Ets. N'Diaye
This first song is not from a solo album by a solo a guitarist. It's a request from Abe for his dad in Puerto Rico. The song features great guitar, though, by more than one guitarist so listen to how it works within the song. Guitatrists on this album are Kinanga 737, Doris Ebuya, Mateta and Laurent Kadogo.
3)Dally Kimoko *
PARDON MON AMOUR
from the LP: ADIEU CELINE
IBO Production
4)Syran M'Benza
ZOLA
from the LP: SYRAN
Disques SONICS
5)Bavon Marie Marie & L'Orchestre Negro Succes
KOBOTA ELENGI
from the CD: SIONGO BAVON MARIE MARIE
Ngoyarto
6)Franco & L'OK Jazz
MARIE MABOYI
from the CD: FRANCO & L'OK JAZZ (1968/1971)
Sonodisc
7)Shiko Mawatu
LAVANDIER
from the CD: KIMBANDA NZILA
Tabilulu Productions
8)Tabou Fataki Junior
EGOGO
from the CD: PHILOSOPHIE VOL.1
Sonima Music
9) Johnny Bokelo Isenge
L'AMOUR SANS FRONTIERE
from the LP:
LES PRODUCTIONS JBI VOUS PRESENTENT JOHNNY BOKELO ISENGE
Editions Nzale/Productions J.B.I.
10)Vata Mombasa
VIMPI
from the LP: TOUJOURS MEILLEURS
Papa-Disco
11)Mose "Fan Fan"
MWASI NA NGAI
from the CD: BAYAKELEYE
L.A.A. Records
12)Beniko Popolipo
SILI MASSA
from the CD: ALERTE ROUGE
Jacko Productions
13)High Priest Safro Manzangi Elima
ATA M'PIAKA TSIELA
from the CD: WISEMAN
Elman Records
14)Sedjo Kha
MALADIE D'AMOUR feat. Bongo Wende * on guitar
from the CD: SEDJO-KHA L'HOMME ORCHESTRE
Production F. Efoko
15)Souzy Kasseya
UTA NTIMBA TONY
from the LP: LE RETOUR DE L'AS
ESKA Productions
16)Werra Son
YANDI MOSI W.R. *
from the CD: A LA QUEUE LEU LEU
JPS
This last song is not from a solo album by a solo a guiatrist. It's a request from our friend Minu. The song features more great guitar, though, so listen again to how it works within the song. Guitatrist on this song is Flamme Kapaya. Great song! I'm glad we had time to fit it at least part of it in!
*=by request
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