Congotronics 2: Buzz 'n' Rumble from the Urb 'n' Jungle
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Edition: Music CDFormat: Live
CD Release Date: 2006-02-21
Music Label: Crammed Disc Us
Soundtracks:
- Wa Muluendu - Kasai Allstars
- Koyile/Nyeka Nyeka - Kasai Allstars
- Kiwembo - Sobanza Mimanisa
- Kabuangoyi - Kasai Allstars
- Soif Conjugale - Kisanzi Congo
- Le Laboureur - Masanka Sankayi
- Bosamba Ndeke - Bolia We Ndenge
- Mulume - Basokin
- T.P. Couleur Cafe - Konono N.1
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If you liked Congotronics No. 1, then you will definitely enjoy this effort as well. More of the same: traditional African rhythms with heavy fuzz and distortion from home-made amplification equipment. This CD also includes a bonus DVD with even more great music performed.
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Hot on the heels of Konono N?1, Congotronics 2 - Buzz 'N' Rumble From The Urb 'N' Jungle offers a fresh selection of even more remarkable sounds, courtesy of seven electro-traditional bands from Kinshasa, Congo. These bands draw on traditional trance music to which they've incorporated heavily distorted sounds generated by do-it-yourself amplification...much like, except that these musicians come from various regions (Kasai, Lake Mai Ndombe, Bacongo province), they use diverse rhythms, timbres and instrumentation. The trademark electrified thumb pianos and megaphones are joined by an array of buzzing drums, swirling guitars and hypnotic balafons.Includes a 41-minute bonus DVD of material filmed in Kinshasa!
The follow up to Konono No. 1's fantastic Congotronics, Congotronics 2, has the same heavily distorted thumb pianos, chattering hand percussion, gritty homemade amplification, and driving rhythms. This amazing sound clash was an unlikely hit in 2005 that captured the imagination of musical thrill seekers, world music enthusiasts, and hipsters into dance and electronic music. Now five other Congo bands join Konono on this two-disc set that offers nine audio tracks on CD and six videos on an accompanying DVD. While the video serves as a reminder that this music is generally meant for dancing and drinking, the audio proves that this unique approach and sound can have many more mutations than the one hit upon by Konono. The sound ranges from Kasai Allstars' warm African high-life feel to Sobanza Mimanisa's hard metallic shuffle. This is a must for those who fell under the spell of Konono's hypnotic grooves and want to hear more. ? --Tad Hendrickson
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