Congo Funk! - 2024 Euroepan Analog Africa Label 14-track 3LP Set

The making of Congo Funk!, our long-awaited journey to the musical heart of the African continent, took the Analog Africa Team on two journeys to Kinshasa and one to Brazzaville. Selected meticulously from around 2000 songs and boiled down to 14, this compilation aims to showcase the many facets of the funky, hypnotic and schizophrenic tunes emanating from the two Congolese capitals nestled on the banks of the Congo River.

On its south shore, the city of Kinshasa – capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo, the country formerly known as Zaïre – is often seen as Africa’s musical Mecca, the city that spawned such immortal bands as African Jazz, O.K. Jazz and African Fiesta, and the place to which aspiring musicians from throughout the continent would go to make a name for themselves.

Tracklisting.

1. Petelo Vicka et Son Nzazi - Sungu Lubuka 07:49 
2. Groupe Minzoto Ya Zaïre - Mfuur Ma 05:00
3. M.B.T's - M.B.T's Sound 03:48
4. Abeti et les Redoutables - Musique Tshiluba 03:14
5. Trio Bydoli - Lalia 04:59
6. Tabu Ley et L'Orchestre Afrisa - Adeito 06:42 
7. Les Bantous De La Capitale - Ngantsie Soul 08:28
8. Les Frères Soki et L'Orchestre Bella-Bella - Nganga 08:39
9. Orchestre Celi Bitshou - Tembe Na Tembe Ya Nini 07:18 
10.Lolo et L'Orchestre O.K. Jazz - Lolo Soulfire 03:35 
11.Zaiko Langa Langa - Femme Ne Pleure Pas
12.Orchestre O.K. Jazz - Kiwita Kumunani 03:49
13.G.O. Malebo - Fiancée Laya 05:05
14.Orchestre National Du Congo - Ah! Congo 03:17