Africa: The Sounds and Music of the Congo
Various Artists

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
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Song of the Ekonda (Baoto Folk Song) | Unknown | 2:50 | |
102
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Imeke Baoto (Dance of the Cock and Chickens) | Children of the Mpenjwa region | 2:15 | |
103
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Song of the Batwa Bearers | Unknown | 1:05 | |
104
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Lament of the People Following the Death of a Chieftain | Unknown | 1:10 | |
105
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Tam Tam | Unknown | 1:42 | |
106
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Kokolo Kenda (Ekonda Folk Song) | Unknown | 2:48 | |
107
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Bayaka Balembe | Unknown | 2:45 | |
201
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Kaikolo (Ekonda Folk Song) | Unknown | 2:40 | |
202
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Kombombo (Ekonda Folk Song) | Unknown | 2:30 | |
203
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Sounds of the Village | Unknown | 1:35 | |
204
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Song of the Batwa Bearers | Unknown | 1:06 | |
205
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Weeping of an Infant | Unknown | 0:45 | |
206
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Song of Joy on a Marriage Occasion (Lonkonda Language) | Unknown | 2:45 | |
207
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Eyamba (Song with guitar in Lingala Language) | Unknown | 3:28 |