The Barefoot Adventures - 21 - Democratic Republic of Congo by Billy Caso published on 2020-09-17T07:53:01Z By far one of my favorite musical journeys so far, I take you to the Democratic Republic of Congo. An up-lifting mix of rhythm, Rumba, Soukous and Afro-latin grooves. After the Congo Crisis and their independence from Belgium in the 1960’s, between the 1960s and 1970s, Congolese musicians absorbed musical influences from various parts of the world. Genres included American jazz, rhythm and blues, European and Cuban music. The Afro-Latin sounds of Cuba were so influential that some Congolese musicians even sometimes sang in Spanish. New genres were created such as Congolese rumba or Soukous and the Congolese guitar style influenced numerous musicians in the African continent. Musicians based in Leopoldville (now Kinshasa) and Brazzaville were very popular and thousands of fans throughout the Congo and elsewhere in Africa danced to their songs. Legends of the scene included Docteur Nico, Grand Kallé and Tabu Ley, Franco’s OK Jazz Orchestra and Verckys. DRC has over 200 native languages including French, but in the end I found dear Cédric Dh to record the introduction in the native Lingala language. Thanks again for listening. Enjoy SOURCE: https://tinyurl.com/y4t6vhe3 TRACKLIST Dr Nico & L’ African Fiesta Sukisa - Nayedi Abidjan Zaire Attack - Mabe Ya Mbila Jeannot Bombenga _ Vox Africa Mobali ya Ngelele Michelis Fe The Hi Fives Anna Tabuley - Joujou Zewa Belmondo Tabu Ley Rochereau - Monsieur Malonga Orchestre Sinza Ma Loukoula Dr Nico & l'African Fiesta Sukisa - BIANTONDI KASANDA Tabu Ley Rochereau feat. L'African Fiesta National - Fiesta kombo ya sika Zaire Attack - Finga Mama Munu Nico Kassanda - Aruna Dewayon - Niama Ya Zamba M'Boka M'Boka Dr Nico & l'African Fiesta Sukisa - TU M'AS DÉÇU CHOUCHOU Vicky Longomba - Viclong Julie Bemi - Nabosani Ndako Grand Kalle & African Jazz - Mama Ngai Habanera Zaire Attack - Polo Mayemba - Sam Mangwana & L'Orch Beya Maduma#Jeannot Bombenga _ Vox Africa Bebe na Jeannot Jeannot Bombenga _ Vox Africa Bebe na Jeannot L'OK Jazz, Franco - Kinsiona Tabu Ley Rochereau feat. L'African Fiesta National - L'âge et l'amour Grand Kallé - Bana Na Nwa Orchestre Kiam - Kamiki Franco, Le TP OK Jazz feat. Bitshou, Boyibanda, Youlou - Likambo ya ngana Explore more at: www.billycaso.com Genre Worldwide Comment by Chingis 1.40 🔥🔥🔥 2021-09-14T05:48:28Z Comment by thangi Lol 2021-01-04T16:24:47Z Comment by allorimer What a journey into the DRC - thanks Billy! 💚 2020-09-22T16:11:20Z Comment by ∆ ƦƟƬƬƩ ∆ :) 2020-09-22T15:15:21Z Comment by Ali Mc Baba 👋 2020-09-17T14:07:02Z Comment by Francesco Rizzi <3 woauh so much love! 2020-09-17T08:46:29Z Comment by Macka cant wait 2020-09-17T08:42:16Z