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Africa: The Sounds and Music of the Congo

Various Artists
Africa: The Sounds and Music of the Congo

The Ekonda are a grouping of indigenous people living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly the Republic of Zaire). A small tribe, the Ekonda live in relative isolation in the rainforests of equatorial Congo and include a group of Twa, a diminutive aboriginal people. These field recordings captures and preserves the sound and culture of the daily life of the Ekonda.

Track Listing

101
Song of the Ekonda (Baoto Folk Song)
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
02:50  
102
Imeke Baoto (Dance of the Cock and Chickens)
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
02:15  
103
Song of the Batwa Bearers (1)
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
01:05  
104
Lament of the People Following the Death of a Chieftain
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
01:10  
105
Tam Tam
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
01:42  
106
Kokolo Kenda (Ekonda Folk Song)
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
02:48  
107
Bayaka Balembe
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
02:45  
201
Kaikolo (Ekonda Folk Song)
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
02:40  
202
Kombombo (Ekonda Folk Song)
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
02:30  
203
Sounds of the Village
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
01:35  
204
Song of the Batwa Bearers (2)
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
01:06  
205
Weeping of an Infant
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
00:45  
206
Song of Joy on a Marriage Occasion (Lonkonda Language)
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
02:45  
207
Eyamba (Song with Guitar in Lingala Language)
Members of the Ekonda tribe, Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
03:28