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Remmy OngalaAudio CD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)


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Known as the "Doctor", Remmy originally came from Kindu in North Eastern Zaire. He has performed in bands since the age of sixteen, learning his craft from his father, who was a well-respected, traditional musician. In 1978 Remmy travelled to Dar es Salaam where he joined Orchestra Super Makassy and later formed his own band, Super Matimila, named after the local businessman who bought and owned… Read more in Amazon's Remmy Ongala Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (April 23, 1993)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Real World
  • ASIN: B000000HOI
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #377,752 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

 
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, July 2, 1998
By A Customer
This review is from: Mambo (Audio CD)
This is one of the greatest guitar albums in the world! I press play. Ongala is instantly my friend as he employs his warm vocals over layer upon layer of the sweetest tasting guitar lines my ears have consumed. The bass and drums are perfectly orchestrated to drive the spectrum forward. I've introduced many of my highly critical friends to this album and no one has complained.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A Crushing Disappointment...Nasikitika, December 26, 2009
This review is from: Mambo (Audio CD)
I thought this would be the original Remmy Ongala - the self proclaimed "Sura Mbaya". The songs I listened to, when I was growing up, as a young boy and as a man. But this is an english rendition, to sell more records. I understand the need to expand the audience and sell more, but this has diluted the music, and it's almost on the verge of a sell out. I will always love and cherish the original works of Remmy Ongala.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, April 24, 2004
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This review is from: Mambo (Audio CD)
This is a superb album for people or all musical tastes. The singing is polished and soulful. The rhythm section is exciting and compelling. But the guitar playing, in particular, is quite wonderful -- enormously complex and sophisticated, but also beautifully musical and melodic. If you like the music of Central and East Africa, you'll love this. If you've only heard West African performers, this will open a new world to you. If you've not had much experience with contemporary African sounds, this would be a great place to jump in. Get two copies, coz you'll wear the first one out!
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