Rumba Congo

1. Mbote Ya Pamba

2. Dido

3. Mandze Mandze

4. Baninga

5. Elembetele Lala

6. Massamour

7. Pinzoli Ya Africa

8. Kubola

9. Patenge

10. Gina

11. Kaka Ngai

12. Success Ya Grand Kalle

13. Otage Ya Bolingo

14. Likambo

Rumba Congo,Kekele,Stern's Africa,Afro-Pop,Congo,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Soukous

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Roots of Rumba Rock: Congo Classics Various Artists Manufacturer: Crammed Disc Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Golden Afrique, Vol. 3 Congotronics Savane Take One Congotronics 2: Buzz 'n' Rumble from the Urb 'n' Jungle ASIN: B000ION6WW Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

1. Kotiya Zolo Te - Bowane
2. Mam'alobi Na Bala Yo - Bowane
3. Tembe Na Tembe - Liengo
4. Noko Akomi Mobali - Adikwa
5. Tika Lifundu - Kalima Pierre
6. Menagere - Lisanga Pauline
7. Ah Ngai Nzambe - Luyeye Gaston
8. Odjali Na Mouchoir? - Kitenge
9. Belito - Amba Josephine
10. Margarine Fina - Tino Mab
11. Nyekese - De Wayon
12. Angelique - Luyeye Gaston
13. Nyokuma - Bowane
14. Prince Baudouin - Lufungola Alphonse
15. Towuti Brazza Tove Kisasa - De Malo
16. Mazole Vanga Sanga - Bokalanga
17. Nalekaki Na Nzela - De Wayon
18. Kitoko Na Yo Ekosaki Ngai - Kalafayi
19. Esengo Ya Mokili - De Wayon
20. Na Mokili Moko Te - Kalima Pierre

Tracks:

1. Esengo Ya La Beaute' - Liengo
2. Balobi Na Pimbwa - Kalafayi Jean
3. Caroline - Fataki Camille
4. Senene Mingi - Nganga
5. Banani Wana? - Tino Mab
6. Boyoki Lisolo - Taureau
7. Kanisa, Elise - Adikwa
8. Mbula Ebeti, Naleli - Bowane
9. Nicodeme Lulu - De Wayon
10. Oka Banzola - Bolalia Pedro
11. Bana Bosenge - De Wayon
12. Osi Dia Mba Nyue - Same Raymond
13. Ndumba Madeleine - Bossocould David
14. Liwa - Bowane
15. Ayebi Kobota - De Wayon
16. Mwasi Wa Kalemba - Adikwa
17. Tuba Mbote - De Wayon
18. Olingi Na Sala Boni - Kalima Pierre
19. Liwa Ya Nkoko - Nganga
20. Bomba Na Motema - Kalima Pierre

Amazon.com

Congolese rumba, a mixture of imported Cuban dance traditions wedded to various home-grown flavors, is one of Africa's best-loved popular styles. It is sometimes known as soukous (from the French secouer, "to shake"), and has gone through many permutations--both electric and acoustic, from brisk-tempo, three-minute singles to extended, bi- or tri-partite Proustian epics--since things got seriously underway during the 1950s. That this music has remained a universal favorite for decades on end is partly because local radio stations had very powerful signals, broadcasting all the latest releases far and wide. But ubiquity aside, these guitar-driven tunes with their sugar-sweet vocals pack an irresistibly sexy rhythmic punch. The present two-disc compilation, brilliantly researched, assembled, and mastered from historic recordings and then annotated by Vincent Kenis, offers a couple of hours' worth of utterly delicious material from back when Loningisa was the happening label in pre-independence Leopoldville (now Kinshasa). A list of highlights would quickly get out of hand as there's not a single dud in the bunch! Short, brisk, and to the point, some of the tracks have a lot in common with modern Malagasy music. Obviously the sound is retro, both in terms of content and sonic quality. But very few albums could remotely match this set when it comes to communicating the sheer joy of being alive in the moment, making music. --Christina Roden

Average customer rating: Monsters of Congolese Rumba Decided to Honor the Art Form Beautiful rhythms Kekele rocks

Rumba Congo Kékélé Manufacturer: Stern's Africa ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Congo Life Kinavana Legends of East Africa: The Original Recordings Rough Guide to Congolese Soukous El Congo: Congolese Rumba ASIN: B00005JJ1R Release Date: 2001-07-24

Tracks:

1. Mbote Ya Pamba
2. Dido
3. Mandze Mandze
4. Baninga
5. Eelembetele Lala
6. Massamour
7. Pinzoli Ya Africa
8. Kubola
9. Patenge
10. Gina
11. Kaka Ngai
12. Success Ya Grand Kalle
13. Otage Ya Bolingo
14. Likambo

Customer Reviews:

Monsters of Congolese Rumba Decided to Honor the Art Form.......2005-08-03

I don't know what industry people got together to make this possible but this is a breath fresh air.It seems to be getting wide distribution in the USA and actually selling copies to boot. This goes against conventional wisdom that seems to believe that the only thing the public wants is speedy soukous, much of which is beginning to sound all the same. Nothing old fashioned about great imaginative music and this is proof. Nearly 65 minutes and you will shake your hips and buttocks.

Beautiful rhythms.......2004-08-02

I just saw them live in Berkeley last night, and they were simply amazing to see playing together. The vocal harmonies, Congolese guitar rhythms, accompanying soulful sax, combined with the amazing stage presence of these all star legends made for a most memorable night. I have their Congo Life CD that is hard to stop playing, and last night at the concert I bought the Rumba Congo one, which is packed with intricate congo rhythms and vocal styles. If you're a lover of world music, you will love this CD!

Kekele rocks.......2002-04-16

Regardless of one's musical preferences, this is simply beautiful music. These old timers bring back pre-soukous rumba for the new millenium ... heavenly voices over that seductive guitar-driven Congo style. Never ceases to send shivers up the spine. The added advantages of modern recording technology is the pure clarity of sound one misses in the few 50's offerings available. Can't wait fot the follow-up. Hope these guys perform in Southern California sometime.

Average customer rating: This is decent Franco Compilation Le Grande Maitre of African Music A superior look at one of Africa's great pop pioneers

The Very Best of the Rumba Giant of Zaire Franco Manufacturer: Manteca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000501LW Release Date: 2000-11-28

Tracks:

1. On Entre O.K., on Sorte K.O.
2. Mpata Ezangi Mokengeli
3. Bolingo Ya Bougie
4. Luvumbu Ndoki
5. Koun Koue! Edo Aboyi Ngai
6. Kinsiona
7. Azda
8. Libert
9. Nalingaka Yo Yo Te
10. Laissez Passez
11. Attention Na Sida

Album Description

Franco was one of the biggest and most influential African musicians of the last century. During a career that lasted nearly 40 years he released over 150 albums and 1,000 songs. Famed for his stunning guitar playing and hard dance sound, Franco is the acknowledged father of Congolese rumba music. 11 tracks. Sleevenotes include a detailed history of Franco and a track by track commentary. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.*Full title is, 'The Very Best Of The Rumba Giant Of Zaire'.

Customer Reviews:

This is decent Franco Compilation.......2005-12-19

Franco is one of those artists who should only be compiled in a five (or probably more) record set. You really ought to buy several Franco CD's but the demise of Sonodisc Records makes that a bit harder to do. So, if you gotta go with this or the Rough Guide compilation, both only one disc, go with this one. The Rough Guide disc is great with wonderful liner notes by noted author Graeme Ewens. However, Rough Guide does something that it should be imprisoned for: they edit Franco's work (shortened the song "Attention Na Sida"). This is like chopping half of the Mona Lisa off to fit above your sofa. I own 42 Franco complete CD's but this is a disc that I wish I had not thrown out the liner notes as they are great. I was nuts to toss them but I don't keep jewel cases or cover art.

Le Grande Maitre of African Music.......2001-12-29

I am lucky to own more than 40 cd's of Franco et Tout Puissant O.K. Jazz music. This collection is an excellent initiation into the various stages of Franco's career, but several are edited to fit the constraints of the format. If you like this disc, the Sonodisc label available at Stern's of Africa website has the best collection of the original cd's. There is no one like Franco, from sweet rumba to move-your-feet soukous. The various musicians of OK Jazz are a who's who of 60,70 and 80's golden age of Congolese music.

A superior look at one of Africa's great pop pioneers.......2001-10-29

An outstanding sampler of Franco's entire career, starting off with early 'Fifties hits such as "On Entre O.K., On Sort K.O.", and cruising through to his late '80s soukous material. It's all hella good. This collection also has very good liner notes, informative about the artist as well as the songs. Recommended!

Average customer rating: El Congo Brazza-Kin

El Congo: Congolese Rumba Rumbanella Band Manufacturer: Marabi France ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rumba Congo Congo Life Kinavana ASIN: B00008NEHN Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. Congo
2. Kellya
3. Sey-Sey
4. Ngalula
5. Botiakitemb Wendo Kolosoy,
6. Africa Mokili Mobimba
7. Marie-Louise - Wendo Kolosoy, Rumbanella Band
8. Masanga Djiya
9. Bounsana - Antoine Moundanda
10. Naluki Motunguisi
11. Clara Badimuene
12. Wendo Likemb Wendo Kolosoy, Antoine Moundanda
13. Passi
14. e et l'Amour

Customer Reviews:

El Congo Brazza-Kin.......2003-11-16

Classic Congolese rumba revisited. This is the music as it sounded in its formative years in the 1950s, performed today by fine neo-traditional bands Rumbanella Band and Victoria Bakolo Miziki and two of the great surviving singers of that era - Antoine "Likembe Geant" Moundanda and Wendo Kolosoy (Wendo will be touring in the US in 2004).

Average customer rating:

African Rumba Salsa Various Artists Manufacturer: Sonodisc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rhumba | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005Y9HN Release Date: 2001-06-19

Tracks:

1. Gouye Gui (Sgal) - Africando
2. Tabalissimo [Congo]
3. Mi Vuelvo Guajiro [Cap Vert] - Tam-Tam 2000
4. Rendez-Vous Chez Fatimata
5. Gnawoe (Sgal)
6. Filinwe [Bn] - Gnonnas Pedro
7. Coco Qui Est L. [Congo] - Grand Kalle
8. Sax Parade [Guin - Keletigui
9. Que Siempre Sumaiz [Congo] - African Jazz
10. Doni Doni [Guin - Bembeya Jazz National
11. Gatax (Sgal)
12. Que Se Fuman (Sgal) - Laba Sosseh
13. Makambo Mibale [Congo] - Les Bantous de la Capitale
14. Super Zahi [C. Ivoire]
15. Monte [Cap Vert]
16. CafCongo]

Average customer rating:

Rumba Music Sam Mangwana Manufacturer: Celluloid Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Zouk | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000JK1T Release Date: 1997-03-25

Tracks:

1. Fati Mata
2. Morena
3. Senegal
4. Suzana
5. Colon Gentil
6. Minha Angola
7. Jamais Kolonga
8. Africa-Mokili Mobimba

Average customer rating:

Rumba Music Sam Mangwana Manufacturer: Stern's ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Zouk | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000DD9M Release Date: 1995-12-01

Tracks:

1. Fati Mata
2. Morena
3. Senegal
4. Suzana
5. Colon Gentil
6. Minha Angola
7. Jamais Kolonga
8. Africa-Mokili Mobimba

Average customer rating:

The Very Best of the Rumba Giant of Zaire Franco Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000DENR2 Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

1. On Entre O.K., on Sorte K.O.
2. Mpata Ezangi Mokengeli
3. Bolingo Ya Bougie
4. Luvumbu Ndoki
5. Koun Koue! Edo Aboyi Ngai
6. Kinsiona
7. Azda
8. Libert
9. Nalingaka Yo Yo Te
10. Laissez Passez
11. Attention Na Sida

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Congo! Dominic Kanza and the African Rhythm Machine Manufacturer: DKMusic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000RF10L6

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El Congo-Congolese Rumba Wendo Kolosoy Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi, U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002B6Y6Q Release Date: 2003-08-12

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