Category: Congo
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A classy comp’ of Congolese music in Belgium, ‘Les Belgicains: Na Tango Ya Covadia 1964-70’ is a curation of student orchestras in Belgium
This is a fascinating insight into a period of post-colonial musical history and the experiences of trailblazing young Congolese artists in Belgium. The compilation Les Belgicains – Na Tango Ya Covadia 1964-1970 tells the stories of the first Congolese student orchestras – referred to during that time as ‘Les Belgicains’ – and has been supervised…
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Hot Secousse’s next release of Les Groupes d’Animation Féminins du Gabon – ‘Merci Yaya Bongo’ – compiles captivating musical political propaganda
Can’t wait for this one, French label and radio station – Hot Secousse – always bring the goods, bringing unheard music from parts of the world that others neglect to reach. This compilation will provide some of the best soukouss music ever created – produced by a group formed by President Bongo of Gabon and…
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