Tata Masamba

Ricardo Lemvo, Makina Loca | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: April 30, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mopiato Music
• ASIN: B000008S5J
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,523 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #14 in Music > World Music > Africa > Soukous
  • #28 in Music > World Music > Africa > Zaire & Congo
  • #57 in Music > World Music > Caribbean & Cuba > Cuba > Rhumba

Track Listings

1. Mama Kiyelele

2. Prima Donna (Petit Nzele)

3. Tata Masamba

4. Minha Querida

5. Nono Femineh

6. Africa Havana Paris

7. La Milonga de Ricardo en Cha-cha-cha

8. Yiri Yiri Bon

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars thsi music is full of fire and passion. that cant be matched, October 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Tata Masamba (Audio CD)

the music that is presented in this amazing cd is filled with a full spectrum of various cultures. Ranging from hot latin beats to african high-life. This multi-cultural cd will most definately appeal to many walks of life. The name of the cd is Tata Masamba. Alone that song will surely go platinum. Ricardo is a multi lingual artist and excells at grasping the attention of the different societies of languages in which he blows his tune. I personally have been honored to have seen this group perform on many occaions. Not only do they sound great but they also put on an amazing and exciting show.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for lovers of Congolese or Cuban music!, October 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tata Masamba (Audio CD)

This CD presents a magnificent, seamless blend of dance-able Cuban and Congolese sounds (leaning a little more towards the Cuban on most tracks). From the stellar guitar work of Cameroonian guitarist Louis Wasson to the lively flute work of Nino Jesus Alejandro, this album never ceases to please and amaze. Blazing congas, powerful horns, fantastic guitars, and soulful vocals make this music come alive and will get your feet moving!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time, this is a must !!!!!!!, January 25, 2002

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"robertnicolson" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tata Masamba (Audio CD)

For anybody who loves Salsa or African music. This guy is unbelievable, an African that can sing Salsa better than any South American ! it's impossible ! You better believe it !
This Salsa is also fused with African influences, as many of the songs end in La Rumba Congolaise style, with beautiful guitar playing and melodies.Also his band Makina Loca (Crazy Machine) has a very talented versatile Cuban arranger in Nino Jesus.
Believe me this guy is not real, he is completely unique ! I am still waiting for his next CD !