Madilu System – La Bonne Humeur (Stern’s Africa STCD1104, 2007)įans of the Congolese sound have seldom had it so good as far asavailability of great recordings goes, and the tough old bird that isCongolese music still stands strong in large part through the works of its longtime stars.Īs a companion release to their fine early Tabu Ley Rochereau collection The Voice of Lightness, Stern’s Africa now does similar justice to Mbilia Bel, who began as a singer and dancer in Rochereau’s band in the early ’80s. Wendo Kolosoy – On the Rumba River (Marabi 46822.2, 2007) Mbilia Bel – Bel Canto: The Best of the Genidia YearsMbilia Bel – Bel Canto: The Best of the Genidia Years (Stern’s Africa STCD3037/3038, 2007)
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