Kasai Allstars – Black Ants Always Fly Together, One Bangle Makes No Sound (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 59:02 minutes | 727 MB | Genre: World, Afrobeat
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Crammed Discs
This 4th full-length album by the legendary Congolese collective marks a new milestone in their already rich history, as the band have incorporated their own approach to electronic music into their new compositions.
The album was produced by guitarist Mopero Mupemba, who also wrote about half of the songs. Mopero also took care of the often intricate programming, which is perfectly adapted to Kasai Allstars’ peculiar rhythmic patterns drawn from traditional trance and ritual music.
The album features Kasai Allstars mainstays such as vocalist Muambuyi (whose voice and personality inspired the making of multi-awarded feature film Félicité), vocalist and electric likembe player Kabongo, powerful singer Mi Amor, and instrumentalists Tandjolo and Bayila. Wonderful young vocalist Bijou makes a notable first appearance on several tracks.
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