Just a few days past the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Patrice
Lumumba it is fitting to make a nod to the Congo sound of the sixties. A stone cold classic, namely the Pathe-Marconi album En Direct Du Congo, originally released in 1967 barely two years after Joseph Mobutu had seized power from President Kasa-Vubu. Featuring Franco and TPOK Jazz, Orchestra Bantous, Orchestra Negro and Orchestra Cercul this is a lovely collection of sixties congolese rumba. As for the cover its wonderful example of naivity from the French graphic designer at the time. All you need to do is listen and the time machine takes over.
Various Artists: En Direct Du Congo (Pathe Marconi, 1967)
01. Katherine: Franco and TPOK Jazz
02. Mi Amore: Franco and TPOK Jazz
03. Gouvernement ya Katanga Orient: Franco and TPOK Jazz
04. Mantale: Franco and TPOK Jazz
05. Nzambe: Franco and TPOK Jazz
06. Bandoki Kabasaka Ye Neraka: Franco and TPOK Jazz
07. Mojado Parati: Orchestra Bantous
08. Tobomguisa Avenir: Orchestra Cercul Jazz
09. Wa Baka Ku Luonandi: Orchestra Negro Band
10. Ata Ndele Na Ko Dounda: Orchestra Cercul Jazz
11. Lisuma Nini Na Ngai: Orchestra Negro Band
12. Bo Ndumba Ya Brazza: Orchestra Cercul Jazz
Enjoy
RS /
MF
