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Rumba congolaise lives on, its vivacious rhythms, charming voices and dazzling guitars revived by eight veteran musicians under the collective name of Kekele. "Something special happening here, with several great Congolese singers teaming up to form a supergroup that harks back to the folksier latin phase of the music the mood is acoustic, the rhythms smooth and catchy as cicadas in the moonlight, the voices sweet and beguiling." Folk Roots "Kekele is to Central Africa what Buena Vista Social Club is to Cuba." The Weekend Also for sale as digital download atemusic amazon uk amazon us itunes uk itunes us
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Kekele rocks
16 April 2002
By Muk
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Format:Audio CD
Regardless of one's musical preferences, this is simply beautiful music. These old timers bring back pre-soukous rumba for the new millenium ... heavenly voices over that seductive guitar-driven Congo style. Never ceases to send shivers up the spine. The added advantages of modern recording technology is the pure clarity of sound one misses in the few 50's offerings available. Can't wait fot the follow-up. Hope these guys perform in Southern California sometime.
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Beautiful rhythms
2 Aug 2004
By Shashi Jivan
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Format:Audio CD
I just saw them live in Berkeley last night, and they were simply amazing to see playing together. The vocal harmonies, Congolese guitar rhythms, accompanying soulful sax, combined with the amazing stage presence of these all star legends made for a most memorable night. I have their Congo Life CD that is hard to stop playing, and last night at the concert I bought the Rumba Congo one, which is packed with intricate congo rhythms and vocal styles. If you're a lover of world music, you will love this CD!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Monsters of Congolese Rumba Decided to Honor the Art Form
3 Aug 2005
By Play It By Ear
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I don't know what industry people got together to make this possible but this is a breath fresh air.It seems to be getting wide distribution in the USA and actually selling copies to boot. This goes against conventional wisdom that seems to believe that the only thing the public wants is speedy soukous, much of which is beginning to sound all the same. Nothing old fashioned about great imaginative music and this is proof. Nearly 65 minutes and you will shake your hips and buttocks.
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