Les Troubadours du Roi Baudouin: Christmas In The Congo, CD Edition
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el records
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ACMEM260CD
6th December 2024
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- Released in 1963, the same year as ‘Missa Luba’ which became the inspirational soundtrack to Lindsay Anderson’s film IF…
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Description
• Released in 1963, the same year as ‘Missa Luba’ which became the inspirational soundtrack to Lindsay Anderson’s film IF…
Les Troubadours du Roi Baudouin, a choir, with percussion section, consisting of about 45 boys from 9 to 14 years old, and 15 teachers were formed by Father Haazen. The ‘Missa Luba’ is pure Congolese. It is completely void of any modern, western musical influences. None of it is written. Certain rhythms, harmonies and embellishments are spontaneous improvisations.
In forming and guiding the Troubadours du Roi Baudouin, Father Haazen chose to add a new and marvellous chapter to the long history of African influence in music. The curiously irreverent jazz that was played at the New Orleans funerals is indebted to this influence; the poignant spirituals of the plantations recall their melancholy roots; the sambas and the marchas composed for the Mardi Gras Carnivals in Rio de Janeiro pulsate with similar rhythms; and today''s gospel music strongly reflects its African source.
TRACK LISTING
1. Siku Kuu (Holy Night)
2. Lullaby
3. Kimya
4. Abe Wanene
5. Mbambele
6. Mankeya
7. Tambwe Dishinda
8. Lutuku Ina Mudinga
9. Oh Siekeni Wee Mama
10. Munafika
11. Emelina Ee
12. Siku Moja
13. Mwendele Baki Binda
14. Lelo Nguba
15. Kabundi
16. Wa Buta
17. The Elephant And The Tortoise (Hottentot)
18. How A Hunter Obtained Money From His Friends The Lepard,The Goat,The Bush-Cat And The Cock, And How
19. The Woman And Children Of The Sycamore Tree (Masai)
20. How It Came About That Children Were First Whipped (Ashanti)
21. The Child And The Eagle (Baila)
22. The Beautiful Girl Who Had No Teeth (Bavenda)
23. The Smart Girl And The Fool (Bakongo)
Additional Information
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Les Troubadours Du Roi Baudouin |
| Barcode | 5013929326033 |
| Genre | World |
| Label | el records |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist
1. Siku Kuu (Holy Night)
2. Lullaby
3. Kimya
4. Abe Wanene
5. Mbambele
6. Mankeya
7. Tambwe Dishinda
8. Lutuku Ina Mudinga
9. Oh Siekeni Wee Mama
10. Munafika
11. Emelina Ee
12. Siku Moja
13. Mwendele Baki Binda
14. Lelo Nguba
15. Kabundi
16. Wa Buta
17. The Elephant And The Tortoise (Hottentot)
18. How A Hunter Obtained Money From His Friends The Lepard,The Goat,The Bush-Cat And The Cock, And How
19. The Woman And Children Of The Sycamore Tree (Masai)
20. How It Came About That Children Were First Whipped (Ashanti)
21. The Child And The Eagle (Baila)
22. The Beautiful Girl Who Had No Teeth (Bavenda)
23. The Smart Girl And The Fool (Bakongo)
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