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Nostalgique Kongo : rumbas lingala, swahili, kikongo & douala 1950-1960
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RootsWorld
2019
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Bruce Miller
2019
"Nostalgique Kongo manages to capture Congolese music in flux, between field and studio, glossy orchestration and rural rawness. It's a joy for anyone who craves more of the type of 78 RPM curation for which Pat Conte and Jonathan Ward are known. It's also a reminder that the last word on Congolese Rumba hasn't yet been uttered".
fRoots
2019 Spring
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Jamie Renton
2019 Spring
"Subtitled "Rumbas Lingala, Swahili, Kikingo and Douala 1950-1960", this 22-track compilation offers a snapshot into the roots of that golden age. This is predominantly string band music, with a predominantly strong Cuban influence. You can hear it grow in sophistication from the opening simplicity of Isaya Mwinamo and Tom Miti to more heavily syncopated and (comparatively) sophisticated material. Amongst the highlights are tracks featuring a giant of Central African music, Wendo Kolosoy (including two from the excellent Trio Bow) and one from accordeonist Camille Feruzi. It's an attractive package too: a digipack with photos and informative notes in English and French".