Track Listings (12) - Disc #1| All Artists: Kekele Title: Kinavana Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Stern's Africa Release Date: 10/15/2002 Genres: International Music, Pop Style: Africa Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 740042110120 |
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An exquisite homage to the seductive coupling of African music with the sounds of vintage Cuba, the third album by Congolese supergroup Kekele assembles a constellation of stars for a heartfelt tribute to the work and life... more » |
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Amazon.com An exquisite homage to the seductive coupling of African music with the sounds of vintage Cuba, the third album by Congolese supergroup Kekele assembles a constellation of stars for a heartfelt tribute to the work and life of Cuban composer and guitarist Guillermo Portabales (1911-1970). Buena Vista Social Club fans will recognize "Mace," a reworking of Celia Romero's "Guateque Campesino," from the debut album by the collective's Ibrahim Ferrer. Here, it is embellished by newly written lyrics in Lingala and melodious saxophone riffs courtesy of the legendary Manu Dibango. Portabales' "El Carretero" is given a glorious, 7-minute Congolese rumba treatment with vocal contributions by Mbilia Bel (the genre's most notable female vocalist) and fiery New York sonera Isabel Martínez. Other guests include Venezuelan percussionist Luisito Quintero and veteran singer Madilu Bialu. Together, these musical giants deliver elegant charanga soundscapes laced with flute and violins, then turn up the heat for some funky Afro-Cuban dance jams. The lilting, ever present guitar lines underscore the sheer beauty of Congolese rumba, an endearing genre that deserves wider recognition. --Ernesto Lechner Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsWhy are you not dancing? Dr. Debra Jan Bibel | Oakland, CA USA | 04/19/2006 (5 out of 5 stars) "Cuba owes much of its music from the Bantu of Congo who came as slaves. They brought the drum, the marimba, and rhumba. And as Mali reabsorbed the blues of the American South, which was shaped by its unwilling African immigres, Congolese have reabsorbed its now Cuban-modified rhythms and melodies. And how! Kekele's third CD is their best, real Cuban roots music of Puillermo Portabales distilled through an African retort, with locally-relevant lyrics. Another full circle of true Afro-Cuban tunes that do not allow you to sit still. If you dig old Cuban sons, if you rock with the rhumba, you will love this work by Kekele!" Fresh, Vibrant and Funky Kristen Boscaino | new york | 06/10/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "Kokolo has a great vibe with a good sense of awarness about world issues. All the musicans are very talented and come together for a sweet groove. Great upbeat and cool music." Hot Music C. Vernon | Sherman Oaks, CA United States | 10/19/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "This CD is wonderful! I own Kekele's two previous CDs but this is their best one so far. Even though I don't understand the lyrics, the Afro-Cuban sound is upbeat and warm (to say the least), and sure to put one in a good mood even on a not-so-good day. I just love this CD!"
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