Balka Sound
SON DU BALKA
(2LP)
Strut / STRUT322LP / 05233471
2x12 Inch
SON DU BALKA
Side
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Tracklist
A1: Ah Lusialala
A2: Ni Kuel’ko
A3: Bia Sala
B1: Basi Bayele
B2: Lekou
B3: Bukut’ Bua Kinguengui
C1: Ha Ta Ba Betu Ku Bula
C2: Ku Mavula
C3: Kidilu
D1: Wa Yiwou
D2: Ka Mu Wila Ko
D3: Nia Nia
D4: Kwele
Strut present the first ever compilation of Balka Sound, bringing together their influential 1980s recordings.
Hailing from Congo-Brazzaville and led by revered vocalist and ngonfi player, Nkibi "Lusialala" Albert, Balka Sound created their own unique musical world, re imagining traditional Congolese Balka rhythms with electric guitars, electric bass and drums, alongside the traditional 5-string ngonfi. [info sheet from distr.]