The World Is Shaking - Cubanismo from the Congo, 1954-55 by Various Artists - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

The London based label Honest Jon’s has been putting out top shelf reggae and world music reissues since the early ‘00s. Their releases invariably feature meticulous sound and beautiful packaging, but more importantly, the folks behind Honest Jon’s have immaculate taste in early world music. Their London Is The Place For Me series, which featured popular music from the ‘30s and ‘40s made by African and West Indian musicians in England, brought a treasure trove of previously neglected recordings to the attention of the general public. This release does the same service for the Congolese music scene of the mid ‘50s when Leopoldville and Brazzaville were vibrant centers of Congolese nightlife and scores of talented musicians cut frenetic, Rhumba inflected sides for labels like RCA, HMV and EMI. The recordings featured here document Congolese musicians’ responses to the importation of Cuban and West Indian music to Central Africa, and anticipate the development of Congolese Rhumba and Sekou in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

1. Maboka Marie

by Laurent Lomande

Primary Artist: Laurent Lomande; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

2. Matete Paris

by Adikwa Depala

Primary Artist: Adikwa Depala; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

3. Akei Cimetiere

by Adikwa Depala

Primary Artist: Adikwa Depala; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

4. Cherie N' Aluli Yo

Primary Artist: Andre Denis; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

5. Yaka Ko Tala

by Vincent Kuli

Primary Artist: Vincent Kuli; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

6. Klim

Primary Artist: Jean Mpia; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

7. Ntango N' Abali

by Boniface Koufoudila

Primary Artist: Boniface Koufoudila; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

8. Musinichkie

by Robert Yuakarie

Primary Artist: Robert Yuakarie; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

9. Koseke Moniga Te

by Albert Bongu

Primary Artist: Albert Bongu; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

10. Boma Limbala

Primary Artist: Rene Mbu; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

11. C.C.T. Ebongisi Mokiri

by Adikwa Depala

Primary Artist: Adikwa Depala; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

12. Bengela Ngai Bosele

by Fabien Libasi

Primary Artist: Fabien Libasi; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

13. Elisa

by Laurent Lomande

Primary Artist: Laurent Lomande; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

14. Moni, Moni Non Dey

by Adikwa Depala

Primary Artist: Adikwa Depala; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

15. Bino Boton, Bosele

by Boniface Koufoudila

Primary Artist: Boniface Koufoudila; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

16. Kioo Cha Nyumba

by Robert Yuakarie

Primary Artist: Robert Yuakarie; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

17. Mokolo Bafuti Sanza

Primary Artist: J. P. Ndagu; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

18. Tokowela Angelique

by Boniface Koufoudila

Primary Artist: Boniface Koufoudila; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

19. Akimi Magai Na Butu

by Laurent Lomande

Primary Artist: Laurent Lomande; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

20. Tika Koseka

Primary Artist: Jean Mpia; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

21. Yoka Ngal

by Adikwa Depala

Primary Artist: Adikwa Depala; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

21 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 2 minutes and 9 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Africa, World, Worldwide

Label

Honest Jon's Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 8, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

4047179217224