Mondo Soukous (Dig)

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 4, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ark 21
• ASIN: B00005RZWS
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #249,805 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #28 in Music > World Music > Africa > Soukous

Track Listings

1. Ya Jean

2. Suzana

3. Henriquet

4. Malou

5. Ngungi

6. Muniache

7. Simba Malembe

8. Mukaji

9. Mbote Ya Pamba

10. La Beauté d'Une Femme

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grooves from the Heart of Africa!, March 5, 2002

By 

Zekeriyah (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mondo Soukous (Dig) (Audio CD)

This CD, part of the Monod Melodia collection, gives some great insights into Soukous, a unique African style of music, derived from Rumba, which originated in Congo, and spread into Kenya, Central African Republic, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Zambia, and even further afield. After listening to this CD, you'll understand why Soukous are so popular. The music is fun, danceable and quite enjoyable.
Needless to say, the Soukous are a very diverse genere, but this CD does a wonderful job of pulling together some of the best Soukous out there. From Madilu System's wonder "Ya Jean" to Papa Noel's lively "Malou", this CD will give you hours of enjoyment, even if you can't understand a word thats being said. This is great music because it just compels you to dance. And this CD includes some excellent selections by such legends as Papa Wemba, Franco and Sam Mangwana. After listening to this CD, you'll be hooked.