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Virunga Volcano

Samba Mapangala, Virunga VolcanoAudio CD
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (December 2, 1995)
  • Original Release Date: September 29, 1998
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Earthworks [Virgin]
  • ASIN: B000008M1G
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #915,347 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

 
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet vocals, swinging session, September 15, 2000
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Matthew Watters "mistermizu" (Kell's Restaurant & Bar, Mongouge) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Virunga Volcano (Audio CD)
Another treasure to add to your growing collection of great African recordings. SAMBA MAPANGALA took his skills as a musician from Zaire to East Africa in the 70's and finally settled in Kenya, where he became a big hit. These tracks were developed and recorded by his group ORCHESTRE VIRUNGA in the early 80's, and all hum with creative energy. Complementing the rich vocals of SAMBA and FATAKI are some sublime guitar licks from various master guitarists and a bubbling bass. Check out LAWI SOMANA'S solo on AHMED SABIT (Track 2), which teases the senses so exquisitely, and helps make this track a classic. Another noticeable feature of the album is the jazzy horn section. (Total music: 53 min.)
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Something new for North Americans., February 5, 2002
This review is from: Virunga Volcano (Audio CD)
Ever wonder if it were possible to bottle magic and sell it what would people do? Probably ignore it and pay attention to somethingcommon, boring, or stupid.

In an age where we have tohe ability to make better music why are people listening to Brittany Spears and Moesha?

This is real music made by a real musician!!

If you like African music at all, you will love this album.

THANK YOU Mapangala!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning soukous!, January 4, 2012
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This review is from: Virunga Volcano (Audio CD)
If like me you love Congolese soukous but aren't too fond of the incessant thud of the bass drum then you're in luck. This album is skillfully crafted from the finest Congolese rhythms using mainly rhythm and bass guitar and some low key percussion. The result is a sublime mix of tropical swaying melody that is instantly appealing and totally satisfying for dancing. I completely adore this album - it's one of the finest soukous albums I've ever heard. It's the album I can't help but use as a benchmark when listening to other soukous albums.
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