Album BE 2014 on Crammed Discs label
World (African)
This album is dedicated to the memory of Mbuyamba Nyunyi Elias. Tracks 1-1 to 2-5 recorded in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2010-2013. Track 2-6 recorded live during the Congotronics vs Rockers tour, July 2011. Mixed at Studio XXL, Brussels, Belgium. Mastered at Electric City. All songs published by Les Editions de la Bascule/Strictly Confidential (BMI). (p) & (c) 2014 Crammed Discs.
Kasai Allstars , CD performer, written by, arranged by, album by | |
Tshimanga Muamba dr, drum, resonator drum, lead vocals | |
Mopero Mupemba eg, g, electric guitar | |
Mputu Ebondo liner notes, lyrics transcription, explained, vocals, lead vocals | |
Mbuyamba Nyunyi kal, 1948-2011 CD mbira, bass likembe, lead vocals | |
Kabongo Tshisensa kal, voc, CD mbira, likembe, lead vocals, lead vocals, mbira, bass likembe | |
Kalenga Ditu kal, CD mbira, likembe, lead vocals | |
Tandjolo kal, voc, CD slit drum, lokombe, lead vocals | |
Muambuyi voc, bvoc, vocals, lead vocals | |
Bosio Tokala Mamie voc, vocals, other, dancing | |
Kanku Nshinga Wa Buanda voc, vocals, other, dancing | |
Ngalula Ndaye Sylvie voc, vocals, other, dancing | |
Yempongo Kadiya voc, vocals, other, dancing | |
Didi Bafuafua xyl, xylophone | |
Tshilumba Muamba xyl, xylophone | |
Ngangu Tiabakuau Sebastien , guest, bass guitar | |
Mokonkole Diesel , guest, drum, resonator drum | |
Djo Mayo , guest, guitar | |
Symphorien , guest, percussion, bottle | |
Ngoyi Nkishi , guest, tam-tam | |
Kabambi , vocals, guest | |
Kayembe Muteyi Dinda , vocals, guest | |
Mulembue , vocals, guest | |
Ngoyi Peuple , vocals, guest | |
Mbiya , guest, mbira, bass likembe | |
Mbuyamba Nyunyi Jr. , guest, slit drum, lokole | |
Mugayi , guest, tam-tam | |
Mbikayi , guest, drum, resonator drum | |
Lukusa , guest, vocals, mbira, bass likembe | |
Manda , guest, vocals, mbira, likembe | |
Kalubi , lead vocals | |
Kabese Ngandu voc, perc, lead vocals | |
Mbaka Kokanya , vocals, guest | |
Okama Yetsha , vocals, guest | |
Otayemba Osomba , vocals, guest | |
Bakatupidia Donat , guest, guitar | |
Kabundi Mukengeshayi , guest, guitar | |
Bangingela Kabamba , guest, tam-tam | |
Kabadi Nalembo , guest, vocals, mbira, likembe | |
Kayembe Tshikombo , guest, xylophone | |
Kalonji Kandi , vocals, guest | |
Satomi Matsuzaki voc, b, bass guitar | |
Vincent Kenis b, g, BE bass guitar | |
Andreas Werliin dr, perc, *1982 SE drums | |
Greg Saunier dr, voc, US drums | |
Vincent Visi , drums | |
Congotronics vs Rockers , featuring | |
Ed Rodriguez g, US guitar | |
John Dieterich g, guitar | |
Matt Mehlan , guitar | |
Menga Waku voc, kal, mbira, bass likembe | |
Mawangu Makuntima kal, CD mbira, likembe | |
Ndofusu Mbiyavanga , tam-tam |
McCloud Zicmuse artwork |
Alan Ward mastered by |
Vincent Kenis photography by, cover, inner sleeve, producer, recorded by, mixed by |
Benoît Van Maele photography by, inner sleeve |
Juana Molina backing vocals |
Mariam Wallentin backing vocals |
Muambuyi backing vocals |
Mputu Ebondo |
Kasai Allstars |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration | |
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1 | The Chief's Enthronement / Oyaye | Kasai Allstars | 5:44 | ||
2 | Yangye, The Evil Leopard | Kasai Allstars | 7:08 | ||
3 | Salute To Kalombo | Kasai Allstars | 9:20 | ||
4 | Down And Out | Kasai Allstars | 9:09 | ||
5 | He Who Makes Bush Fires For Others | Kasai Allstars | 11:30 | ||
6 | As They Walked Into The Forest On A Sunday, They Encountered Apes Dressed As Humans | Kasai Allstars | 5:47 | ||
7 | Thus Spoke The Ancestors | Kasai Allstars | 7:40 | ||
8 | Beware The Fetish | Kasai Allstars | 7:56 | ||
9 | A Good Husband | Kasai Allstars | 8:16 | ||
10 | In Praise Of Homeboys | Kasai Allstars | 7:33 | ||
11 | The Dead Don't Dance | Kasai Allstars | 12:39 | ||
12 | The Ploughman (Le Laboureur) | Kasai Allstars | 9:31 |
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