Roots Of OK Jazz
Various Artists
| Formats | Tracks | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD Album | 20 tracks | £9.99 | Out of stock |
| Download Album (MP3) | 20 tracks | £7.99 | |
| Download Album (FLAC) | 20 tracks | £7.99 |
Description
Various Artists - Roots Of OK Jazz
Following the recent success of contemporary bands such as Staff Benda Bilili and Konono N°1, it's time once again for Crammed Discs to revisit the rich heritage of music from DR Congo, with the reissue of the 'Roots of O.K Jazz' compilation.
Originally released on Crammed in 1993, this beautiful 20-song collection – rereleased as part of the "Congo Classics" series on Crammed that began with "Roots of Rumba Rock" in 2006 – documents the fine early work of the "Tout-Puissant Orchestre Kinois de Jazz" or Almighty Kinshasa Jazz Orchestra, as led by the imposing "Grand Maître" Lokanga La Ndju Pene Luambo Makiadi aka Franco. This reissue coincides with the 50th anniversary of DR Congo’s independence from Belgian colonial rule.
In the mid-fifties, modern Afro-Cuban music served a cultural role in Congo similar to that of Rock'n'Roll in the West: played by the young for the young, it was adorned with all the charms of rebellion. Recorded the year preceding the official launch of O.K Jazz in June 1956, these tracks provide the last missing elements for a complete discography of this considerable orchestra (more than a hundred LPs, more than a thousand songs); they have been lovingly restored from original 78 rpm record by Vincent Kenis, producer of Crammed's "Congotronics" release series and renowned expert on Congolese music, who also provided extensive liner notes.
Originally released on Crammed in 1993, this beautiful 20-song collection – rereleased as part of the "Congo Classics" series on Crammed that began with "Roots of Rumba Rock" in 2006 – documents the fine early work of the "Tout-Puissant Orchestre Kinois de Jazz" or Almighty Kinshasa Jazz Orchestra, as led by the imposing "Grand Maître" Lokanga La Ndju Pene Luambo Makiadi aka Franco. This reissue coincides with the 50th anniversary of DR Congo’s independence from Belgian colonial rule.
In the mid-fifties, modern Afro-Cuban music served a cultural role in Congo similar to that of Rock'n'Roll in the West: played by the young for the young, it was adorned with all the charms of rebellion. Recorded the year preceding the official launch of O.K Jazz in June 1956, these tracks provide the last missing elements for a complete discography of this considerable orchestra (more than a hundred LPs, more than a thousand songs); they have been lovingly restored from original 78 rpm record by Vincent Kenis, producer of Crammed's "Congotronics" release series and renowned expert on Congolese music, who also provided extensive liner notes.
Tracklisting
CD Album (CRAW 67)
- La Rumba O.K
- Anduku Lutshuma
- Bolole Ya Mwasi Oyo
- Vis-A-Vis
- Oyo Elengi Motema
- Wa Bolingo
- Houlala Mopanzi
- Mabele Yo Okanisaka
- Viclong Julie
- Mwana Pause
- Maria Antonia
- Nabosani Ndako
- Banzanza
- Wapi Yo ?
- Osili Obebi
- Tika Bizeti
- Makambo Mayiza Mazono
- Tika Kondima Na Zolo
- Meya Te, Kaka Elamba
- Bayini Ngai Mpo Na Yo
Download Album (CRAW 67.1)
- La Rumba O.K
- Anduku Lutshuma
- Bolole Ya Mwasi Oyo
- Vis-A-Vis
- Oyo Elengi Motema
- Wa Bolingo
- Houlala Mopanzi
- Mabele Yo Okanisaka
- Viclong Julie
- Mwana Pause
- Maria Antonia
- Nabosani Ndako
- Banzanza
- Wapi Yo ?
- Osili Obebi
- Tika Bizeti
- Makambo Mayiza Mazono
- Tika Kondima Na Zolo
- Meya Te, Kaka Elamba
- Bayini Ngai Mpo Na Yo