[Interview] Maître Gims (25 Août 2015)
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“Kamulangu Jazz” by Maître Tshamala
Maître Tshamala revisits a standard of Congolese music, Kamulangu and gives it a Jazz flavor. Well done!
“Flow Kamulangu” by T-flow
This group created a piece integrating a standard from Kasayi, Kamulangu. Good work, guys! Keep it up!
[NBA Draft 2015] Emmanuel Mudiayi
Yes! Mark this day as another congolese basketball player has been drafted yesterday, June 25th,2015. The very talented player, Emmanuel Mudiayi has been drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 7th position. Kongo is in the house, baby!
Prospects
We wish him a long, fruitful and healthy career in the NBA!!! Emmanuel wa kumpala!
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“Kamulangu” by Etoko, Edocha, JM Kasonga and more…
This is a traditional song of Kasayi, a standard of congolese music, very popular. Enjoy various versions of it below…
Kamulangu e Kamulangue e Kamulangu!
Kamulangu ditunga dinene Kamulangu!
By our legend, from Kasayi, Dr. Nico
Group Etoko
Chorale Rossignol
Ngoma Kongo
Jean Moulin Kasonga
And Kamulangu goes worldwide!!!
Blaise Malaba in Ukraine
Edocha in Japan
I really like this 1987 jazzy version from France by the group La Libela
Motema Africa in Poland
a more rocky approach with DouDou Nganda y Lokole in Spain
All the way to Korea!!!
“Kasayi wa Balengela” by Monik Tendayi
Kasayi wa balengela is THE unofficial anthem of Kasayi. Here, Monik Tendayi performs the song at Brussels event, Nocturnes Kasayennes 2012. All Baluba people know that song but I couldn’t really find its origin, if someone know, please leave a comment below. Enjoy!
“Yangye, The Evil Leopard” by The Kasayi Allstars ft. Basokin
Kasai Allstars, it’s Baluba music as authentic as it can get. They are less famous than Tshala Muana or Bayuda du Congo but nonetheless very good representants of baluba culture. This music is relaxing and the dance moves a delight. Enjoy!
“Pamoja Milele” by Webi
Nice wedding song in Kiswahili and Taita language from Kenya. You can perceive the influence Congolese guitar. Remember, ever since the 60s, many of our Congolese artists gave master classes around Africa.
Title: Pamoja Milele (Together Forever) Artist: Webi
Year: 2014
Written by Benjamin Webi.
Arranged by Benjamin Webi & Robert ‘Rkay’ Kamanzi
Produced by Robert ‘Rkay’ Kamanzi at Ingoma Studio
Ninavyo kuangalia wapendeza (You are wonderful to look at)
Waufanya moyo wangu udunde (You make my heart race)
Sijawahi kuyahisi haya yote (I’ve never felt like this before)
Umenipa mapenzi tele tele (You’ve given me so much love)
Tumehusiana kwa muda mfupi (We’ve been together for a while)
Sikudhani nitakutana na we (I never thought I’d meet someone like you)
Kila siku pambazuko la mapenzi (Every day is the dawn of our love)
Wewe malkia mimi mfalme (You are Queen & I your King)
Ni wewe, kipenzi cha maisha (You are the love of my life)
Kilelele cha raha sitafika (My joy will know no end)
Si ndwele yale yaliyopita (The past doesn’t matter)
Nataka tuwe pamoja milele (I want us to be together forever)
Kwa loli mlungu wanirasimia (God has truly blessed me)
Wanineka mndu mcha unikunde (He has given me a good person who loves me.)
Ngelo ihi namfunyira chawucha (At this time, I give Him thanks)
Kwa gose aga wanibonyera (For all He has done for me)
Ni wewe, kipenzi cha maisha
Kilelele cha raha sitafika
Si ndwele yale yaliyopita
Nataka tuwe pamoja milele
Dikaie kwa lukundo kwa kala (Let’s stay together in love, forever)
Matuku ge lola gaida… (The days of searching are over…)
Ni wewe, kipenzi cha maisha
Kilelele cha raha sitafika
Si ndwele yale yaliyopita
Nataka tuwe pamoja milele

















