Zap Mama
ZAP MAMA
(LP + MP3)
Crammed / CRAW003LP / 05181011
12 Inch
The 1991 debut from Belgian group Zap Mama for the first time on vinyl.
This was the acclaimed debut album by the famous Zaps, five young women of Congolese/Belgian origin who conquered the world with their joyous acapella mix of Pygmy music, human beatbox sounds, Central African or Arabic pop tunes, ragamuffin under Zairean influence, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and a touch of soul & gospel... Zap Mama's origins, message and musical choices embodied and glorified the virtues of cultural mix and interracialism. The beauty and freshness of their vocal harmonies, their entertaining, humorous & energetic stage show generated tremendous enthousiasm all around Europe and the USA (where this record was the second best-selling world music album of 93, according to Billboard).
Produced by Vincent Kenis (who later went on to produce Konono N°1 etc).[info sheet from distr.]