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Aden Pedroso, Papa Noel Mosala Makasi
( Yard High, 2001 ) |
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Antoine Moundanda Likembé Géant
( Indigo, 1997 ) |
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Baka Beyond East to West
( Narada World, 2002 ) |
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Baka Beyond Baka Beyond The Forest
( White Swan Records, 2009 ) |
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Baka Beyond Rhythm Tree
( March Hare Music, 2005 ) |
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Baka Beyond Spirit of the Forest
( Rykodisc, 1993; Hannibal, 1993 ) |
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Baloji Kinshasa Succursale
( EMI Records Ltd., 2011 ) |
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Bana OK Interpellation
( Compils Production, 2001 ) |
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Bonga Racines
( Playasound, 1978 ) |
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Bonga Angola 76
( Morabeza, 1976 ) |
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Bonga Angola 74
( Tinder; Lusafrica; Morabeza, 1974 ) |
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Bonga Best of Bonga
( Lusafrica, 2009 ) |
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Bonga Paz em Angola
( Rounder Records, 1991 ) |
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Bonga, Martinho da Vila Sentimento
( BMG Brasil, 1981; Chant du Monde, 1985 ) |
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Bonga Kandandu
( Chant du Monde, 1979 ) |
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Bonga, Bonga Mulemba Xangola
( Lusafrica, 2001; Lusafrica, 2001 ) |
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Bonga Angola 72
( Lusafrica; Playasound, 1972; Tinder, 1997 ) |
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Bonga Kualuka Kueta
( Playasound, 1983 ) |
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Bopol, Nyboma, Pepe Kalle Les Etoiles du Zaire, Homage a Emoro
( Syllart ) |
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Carlos Lamartine Histórias da Casa Velha
( Akwaaba, 2009 ) |
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Choc Stars Carnaval Choc Stars
( Gefraco ) |
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Choc Stars Laisser Passer
( Tamaris, 1993 ) |
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Choc Stars Epaka Masaki: Code 007
( Gefraco, 1996 ) |
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Columbiafrica--The Mystic Orchestra Voodoo Love Inna Champeta-Land
( World Music Network; Riverboat Records, 2007 ) |
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Docteur Nico, African Fiesta 1967/ 1968/ 1969
Listed as "Nico et l'African Fiesta Sukisa" ( Sonodisc, 1992 ) |
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Eduardo Paim Foi Aqui
( Lusafrica ) |
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Eduardo Paim Mai Africa
( EMI Portugal ) |
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El Guayabero El Guayabero
( Egrem, 1996 ) |
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Felix Wazekwa Faux Mutu Moko Boye
( FOWA-Foundation Wazekwa, 2005 ) |
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Filipe Mukenga Kianda Kianda
( Lusafrica ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz et son T.P.O.K. Jazz, 3eme Anniversaire (Tres Imp
( Sonodisc, 1993 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Roots of OK Jazz (Congo Classics 1955-1956)
( Cram World/Crammed Discs, 1993 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz En Colere
( Sonodisc, 1980 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz et L'OK Jazz 1972, 1973, 1974
( Sonodisc, 1993 ) |
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Franco, Franco, TPOK Jazz, TPOK JazzFranco, Franco, TPOK Jazz, TPOK Jazz et L-OK Jazz 1966-1968
( Sonodisc, 1992; Sonodisc, 1992 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz et L'OK Jazz (Mario)
( Sonodisc, 1989 ) |
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Franco, Sam Mangwana, TPOK Jazz Forever
( Syllart ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz et L'OK Jazz 1970/1971/1972
( Sonodisc, 1992 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz et le TPOK Jazz (1971/1972)
A L'Epokque de Youlou, Bouibanda, Bitshoul. Likambo Ya Ngana ( Sonodisc ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Franco, Sam Mangwana et le T.P.O.K. Jazz 1980-1982
("Cooperation") ( Sonodisc, 1994 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Originalite
( RetroAfric, 1999 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Les Rumeurs (Inedits 1988 1989)
( Sonodisc, 1994 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Live in Europe
( Sonodisc, 1990 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Merveilles du Passe, Volume III (1961 1962)
( Sonodisc ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Mujos, Simaro et Kwamy 1960/1961/1962
( Sonodisc, 1992 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Nakoma Mbanda Na Ngai
( Sonodisc, 1997 ) |
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Franco, Franco, TPOK Jazz, TPOK JazzFranco, Franco, TPOK Jazz, TPOK Jazz 1980-1981
( Sonodisc, 1992 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz FRANCOphonic. Vol 1 (1953-1980)
( Stern's Africa, 2008 ) |
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Franco, Tabu Ley (Rochereau) Franco et Rocchereau (Les Editions Emongo)
avec le groupe Lisanga-Ya-Banganga ( Self Produced, 1992 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Franco Chante "Mamou" (Tu vois?)1984/1985/1986
( Sonodisc, 1994 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Rough Guide to Franco
( World Music Network, 2001 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Franco, Simaro, Sam Mangwana (1970s)
( Sonodisc, 1992 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz FRANCOphonic Vol. 2 (1980-89)
( Stern’s/Cantos, 2009 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Franco, Vicky et L'OL Jazz 1963, 1965, 1966
( Sonodisc, 1992 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Franco & Vicky & L'OK Jazz (1966-1969)
( Sonodisc, 1993 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Franco-Simaro Jolie Detta (1986-1987-1988)
( Sonodisc, 1994 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Bomba Bomba, Mabe "Mbongo"
( Sonodisc, 1995 ) |
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Franco, TPOK Jazz Still Alive
( Koch International, 1990 ) |
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Gaby Lita Bembo, Orchestre Stukas du Zaire Kita Mata ABC
( RetroAfric, 2005 ) |
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George Phiri, Kampi Moto Acha Masimango
( Sheer Sound, 2000 ) |
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Grand Kalle, African Jazz/African Team Merveilles Du Passe: Volume 1 (1958, 1959, 1960)
( Sonodisc ) |
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Grand Kalle, African Jazz/African Team Le Grand Kalle Volume 1
( Authentic Music ) |
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Grand Kalle, African Jazz/African Team 1966-1967
( Sonodisc, 1993 ) |
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Grand Kalle, African Jazz/African Team Succes Des Annees 50/60 (Vol. 1)
( Sonodisc, 1997 ) |
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Grand Kalle, African Jazz/African Team 1967, 1968, 1970
( Sonodisc, 1994 ) |
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Grand Kalle, African Jazz/African Team Essous/Kwamy/Mujos/Edo/Casino...
( Sonodisc, 1997 ) |
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Guillermo "El Brusco" Chavés, Marc Loopuyt El Suspiro del Moro
( AUVIDIS, 1993 ) |
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Issa Bagayogo African Travels
( Six Degrees, 2001 ) |
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J.B. M'Piana, Wenge BCBG Internet
( Simon Music Sipe, 2001 ) |
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Jovens do Prendo Berlin Festa!
( Piranha, 1991 ) |
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Kékélé Kinavana
Kekele are the standard bearers of the ongoing acoustic wave in Congolese music. While others have ventured into acoustic rumba, Kekele has made it their identity. This, the group's third release, deepens the experience with a focus on the music's Cub ( Stern's Africa, 2005 ) |
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Kékélé Congo Life
( Stern's Africa, 2003 ) |
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Kafala Brothers Ngola
( AA Enterprises, 1989 ) |
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Kafala Brothers Salipo (Goodbye!)
( MB Records, 1995 ) |
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Kanda Bongo Man Sai-Liza
( Melodie ) |
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Kanda Bongo Man Isambe-Monie
( Melodie, 1990 ) |
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Kanda Bongo Man Soukous in Central Park
( Hannibal, 1993 ) |
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Kanda Bongo Man Sango
( Celluloid, 1992 ) |
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Kanda Bongo Man Kwassa Kwassa
( Hannibal, 1989 ) |
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Kanda Bongo Man Welcome to South Africa
( Melodie ) |
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Kanda Bongo Man Sweet
( Air B.MAS Production ) |
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Kanda Bongo Man Zing Zong
( Hannibal, 1991 ) |
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Kasai Allstars Congotronics 3: In the 7th moon
, the chief turned into a swimming fish and ate the head of his enemy by magic ( Crammed Discs, 2008 ) |
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Konono No 1 Congotronics
( Crammed Discs, 2004 ) |
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Konono No 1 Live at Couleur Cafe
Before a live audience, Konono endlessly recombines its standard bag of tricks, nudging the mood ever upwards. This recording delivers that emotional trajectory, and is as close to the actual experience of seeing the band live as any recording could be. ( Crammed Discs, 2007 ) |
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Konono No 1 Assume Crash Position
( Crammed Discs, 2010 ) |
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Lokua Kanza Nkolo
( World Village, 2010 ) |
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Lutumba Simaro, Bana OK Bana ba Nzambi
( Babi & Bodowe Production; Sonodisc, 1995 ) |
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Lutumba Simaro, Bana OK Trahison
( Editions Kaluila, 2000 ) |
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Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano Amor, Dolor y Lagrimas
( Smithsonian Folkways, 2008 ) |
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Mose Fan Fan The Congo Acoustic
( Triple Earth, 1999 ) |
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Mose Fan Fan, Somo Somo Hello Hello
( Stern's Africa, 1995 ) |
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Mose Fan Fan Belle Epoque
( RetroAfric, 1994 ) |
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Nyboma, Pepe Kalle Moyibi
( Syllart, 1988 ) |
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Papa Noel Bana Congo
( Tumi, 2001 ) |
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Papa Noel Bel Ami
( Stern's Africa, 2000 ) |
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Papa Noel, Kékélé Rumba Congo
( Stern's Africa, 2001 ) |
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Papa Noel Nono
( Gefraco, 1984 ) |
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Papa Noel et le duo Incommparagle, dans Haute Tension
( Les Mampokos ) |
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Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica L'Imperatrice Anna-Maliya
( M.B.S. Kadelko Transports ) |
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Papa Wemba Notre Pere Rumba
( Frochot Music Cantos; Sina Performance, 2010 ) |
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Papa Wemba, Papa WembaPapa Wemba, Papa Wemba Emotion
( Real World, 1995 ) |
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Papa Wemba Biloko Ya Moto
( Network Medien ) |
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Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica La Naissance de l'Orchestre 1977-1978
( Ngoyarto ) |
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Papa Wemba Bakala Dia Kuba
( Sonodisc, 2001 ) |
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Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica Foridoles
( Sonodisc, 1994 ) |
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Papa Wemba Legend
(Les tribulations du sapeur du Kasai) ( Next Music, 2001 ) |
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Papa Wemba Le Voyageur
( Earthbeat!, 1992 ) |
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Papa Wemba M'zee Fula-Ngenge
( Sonodisc, 1999 ) |
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Papa Wemba Papa Wemba
( EMI France, 1988 ) |
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Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica Pole Position
( Sonodisc, 1995 ) |
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Papa Wemba Molokai
( Real World, 1998 ) |
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Papa Wemba Viva La Musica & Mzee
( Sonodisc, 1997 ) |
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Papa Wemba Somo Trop
( Sono, 2003 ) |
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Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica Mwana Molokai (1977-97)
Papa Wemba & Viva la Musica--The First Twenty Years ( Stern's Africa, 2004 ) |
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Papy Tex, Pepe Kalle, Empire Bakuba Full Option
( Babi & Bodowe Production ) |
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Pepe Kalle, Tabu Ley (Rochereau) Feu D'Artifice
( Sonodisc, 1992 ) |
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Pepe Kalle Cocktail
( ETS N'diaye, 1998 ) |
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Pepe Kalle Gigant Afrique
( GlobeStyle, 1990 ) |
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Pepe Kalle Afro-Rhythmes Presente
( Melodie ) |
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Pepe Kalle Gerant
( Melodie ) |
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Pepe Kalle Loin des yeux, Dieu seul sait
( Flash Diffusion Business ) |
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Pepe Kalle, Empire Bakuba Bombe Atomique
( Melodie ) |
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Pepe Kalle Larger Than Life
( Stern's Africa, 1991 ) |
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Ray Lema, Tyour Gnaoua Safi
( Buda Musique, 1999; Tinder, 2001 ) |
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Ray Lema Nangadeef
( Mango, 1989 ) |
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Ricardo Lemvo, Makina Loca Mamba Yo Yo
( Putumayo, 1998 ) |
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Ricardo Lemvo, Makina Loca Tata Masamba
( Mopiato Music, 1996 ) |
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Ricardo Lemvo, Makina Loca Sao Salvador
( Putumayo, 2000 ) |
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Ricardo Lemvo, Makina Loca Isabela
On his third album, Ricardo Lemvo returns to what he calls his "root mission," to explore connections between Congolese and Cuban music. ( Mopiato Music, 2007 ) |
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Sam Mangwana, Sam MangwanaSam Mangwana, Sam Mangwana Galo Negro
( Putumayo, 1998; Putumayo, 1998 ) |
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Sam Mangwana Aladji
( Shanachie, 1989 ) |
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Sam Mangwana Sam Mangwana Sings Dino Vangus
( Stern's Africa, 2000 ) |
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Sam Mangwana Megamix
( Melodie ) |
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Sam Mangwana Maria Tebbo/Waka Waka
( Stern's Africa, 1995 ) |
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Sam Mangwana Cantos De Esperanca
( Sono Africa, 2003 ) |
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Samba Mapangala, Orchestre Virunga Ujumbe
( Stern's Africa; Earthworks, 2001 ) |
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Samputu, Ingeli Voices From Rwanda
Traditional Songs featuring Authentic Instruments ( Self Produced, 2006 ) |
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Samputu Testimony from Rwanda
( Rootstock Recordings; Multicultural Media, 2004 ) |
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So Kalmery Bendera
( Tinder, 2001; Putumayo, 2001 ) |
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Soukous Stars Freetown at Last
( African Music Gallery ) |
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Staff Benda Bilili Très Très Fort
( Crammed Discs, 2009 ) |
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Swede Swede Tokeli Bango (Miles Ahead)
( Crammed Discs, 1991 ) |
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Syran Mbenza, Ensemble Rumba Kongo Immortal Franco
( Riverboat Records, 2009 ) |
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TPOK Jazz Somo!
( Tamaris ) |
 |
Tabu Ley (Rochereau), Tabu Ley (Rochereau) The Voice of Lightness
Congo Classics, 1961-1977 ( Stern's Africa, 2007; Stern's Africa, 2007; Syllart, 2007; Syllart, 2007 ) |
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Tabu Ley (Rochereau) The Voice of Lightness, Vol. 2
Congo Classics 1977-1993 ( Stern's Africa, 2010 ) |
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The Good Ones Kigali Y' Izahabu
( Dead Oceans, 2010 ) |
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Thomas Mapfumo, The Blacks Unlimited Rise Up
As his self-exile continues, Zimbabwe's greatest bandleader keeps busy, digging into the suffering of his people, the sources of injustice, and the rich musical heritage that has made his one of the richest catalogues of any African artist. Banning Eyre ( Real World, 2006 ) |
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Trio AKA Mama Christina
( Stern's Africa ) |
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Tshala Muana Biduaya
( Celluloid, 1985 ) |
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Tshala Muana Tamaris Presents Tshala Muana
( Tamaris ) |
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Tshala Muana, Tshala MuanaTshala Muana, Tshala Muana Tshala Muana
( Sonodisc, 1994; Sonodisc, 1998 ) |
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Tshala Muana Mutuashi
( Stern's Africa, 1996 ) |
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Tshala Muana Soukous Siren
( Shanachie, 1991 ) |
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Various artists 1975-1995 Independencia!
( Radio France International; Lusafrica; Tinder, 1996 ) |
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Various artists Heart of the Forest
( Rykodisc, 1993; Hannibal, 1993 ) |
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Various artists Afrique en Or, Volume 1
( Lusafrica, 1994; Lusafrica, 1999 ) |
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Various artists Zaire: Musiques Urbaines a Kinshasa
( Ocora Radio France, 1987 ) |
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Various artists El Congo: Brazza Kin
( Marabi Productions, 2003 ) |
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Various artists Chants Atege/Atege Songs (Gabon)
( Ocora Radio France, 2004 ) |
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Various artists Central African Republic
( AUVIDIS/UNESCO, 1983 ) |
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Various artists Salsa Africa
( Candela, 2000 ) |
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Various artists Congotronics 2
Congotronics 2--Buzz 'n' Rumble from the Urb'n Jungle, a CD/DVD package showcasing six of Kinshasa's urban traditional bands. In every way, this volume surpasses the first one, ensuring that the Congotronics wave will continue to mount. ( Crammed Discs, 2005 ) |
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Various artists Afrique en Or, Volume 2
( Lusafrica, 1995; Lusafrica, 1999 ) |
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Various artists Cameroon
( AUVIDIS/UNESCO, 1990 ) |
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Various artists Echoes of the Forest
: Music of the Central African Pygmies ( Ellipsis Arts, 1995 ) |
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Various artists Afrique en Or, Volume 4
( Lusafrica, 1997; Lusafrica, 1999 ) |
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Various artists Angola Soundtrack
Special Sounds from Luanda 1965-1978 ( Analog Africa, 2010 ) |
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Various artists Merveilles du Passe, Volume II
( Sonodisc ) |
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Various artists Ngoma: The Early Years, 1948-1960
( Popular African Music (pam), 1996 ) |
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Various artists Afro Latino
( Imperio ) |
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Various artists The Very Best of Congolese Rumba
: The Kinshasa-Abidjan Sessions ( Marabi Productions, 2007; Marabi Productions, 2007 ) |
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Various artists The Karindula Sessions
( Crammed Discs, 2011 ) |
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Various artists Mondo Africa
( Mondo Melodia, 2001 ) |
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Various artists Mbuti Pygmies of the Ituri Rainforest
( Smithsonian Folkways, 1992 ) |
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Various artists Africa: Dance Rhythms from Algeria to Zimbabwe
( World Music Network, 2001 ) |
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Various artists Palop Africa!
( Earthworks; Stern's Africa, 2001 ) |
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Various artists Africa: The Ba-Benzele Pygmies
(recordings by Simha Arom) ( Rounder, 1998 ) |
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Various artists Afrique en Or, Volume 3
( Lusafrica, 1995; Lusafrica, 1999 ) |
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Various artists Origins of Guitar Music
Southern Congo & Northern Zambia: 1950-58 ( SWP, 2001 ) |
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Various artists Lightning Over The River
( Music Club, 1999 ) |
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Various artists Tanzania Instruments
( Sharp Wood Productions, 2003 ) |
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Various artists Soul of Angola
Anthologie de la Musique Angolaise 1965/1975 ( Lusafrica, 2001 ) |
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Waldemar Bastos Angola Minha Namorada
( EMI Portugal, 1989 ) |
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Waldemar Bastos Pretaluz (Black Light)
( Luaka Bop, 1998 ) |
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Waldemar Bastos Renascance
( Times Square Records, 2005 ) |
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Waldemar Bastos Pitanga Madura
( EMI Portugal, 1992 ) |
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Waldemar Bastos Estamos Juntos
( EMI Records Ltd., 1983 ) |
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Wendo Kolosoy Nani Akolela Wendo
( Sowarex, 1993 ) |
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Wendo Kolosoy Marie Louise
( Inner Spirit Records, 1999 ) |
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Wendo Kolosoy Amba
( Marabi Productions, 2002 ) |
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Wendo Kolosoy Banaya Papa Wendo
( Sowarex, 2007 ) |
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Wendo Kolosoy On the Rumba River
( Marabi Productions, 2007 ) |
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Wenge Musica Les Anges Adorables Volume I
( Sonodisc, 1994 ) |
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Wenge Musica Kin e Bouge
( Air B.MAS Production ) |
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Wenge Musica Les Anges Adorables Volume II
( Sonodisc, 1994 ) |
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Wenge Musica Kala Yi Boeing
( Sabam ) |
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Wenge Musica Bouger Bouger
( Africassette, 1994 ) |
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Wenge Musica Molangi ya Malasi
( Flash Diffusion Business ) |
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Wenge Musica Pleins Feux!!!
( Saga ) |
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Werra Son À la queue Leu-Leu
( JPS, 2003 ) |
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Werra Son Kibuisa Mpimpa
( JPS, 2001 ) |
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Youlou Mabiala, TPOK Jazz Le Verdict
( Soneca; Veve ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa Zaire Congo Dance
( Melodie ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa Zaiko Langa Langa
( Flash Diffusion Business ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa Zaire-Ghana
( RetroAfric, 1993 ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa Zekete Zekete
( B.MAS, 1995 ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa Poison
( JPS, 1999; Sonodisc, 2000 ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa L'Authentique Zaiko Langa Langa
( Sonodisc, 1992 ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa Backline Lesson One
( Sonima ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa Ici Ca Va...Fungola Motema
( Unifreight ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa Nippon Banzai au Japon
( Sonodisc, 1988 ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa Saisie en Douane...20 Ans Deja
( Saga ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa Jetez l'Eponge
( Carrere ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa Jaimais Sans Nous
( Tamaris ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa-Familia Dei Zaiko Langa-Langa F.D.
( Secret Records, 1990 ) |
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Zaiko Langa Langa-Familia Dei Out of Africa
( Sabam ) |
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Zap Mama Adventures in Afropea 1
( Luaka Bop, 1993 ) |
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Zap Mama A Ma Zone
( Luaka Bop, 1999 ) |
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Zokela Dawili
( Sono Africa ) |