Some rumors link the band presented here, "L'Orchestre Les Bakubas", with "L'Empire Bakuba", one the most influent soukouss Congolese (Zaire) bands back in the days.
The name of the band refers to the Bakuba Kingdom, in the South East of the modern day Zaire (Democratic Republic of the Congo), and is also called sometimes "Empire Bakuba du Grand Kalle", refering to Joseph Athanase Tchamala Kabasele ("Grand Kalle"), one of the father of the Congolese music that founded the band in 1972.
Unusual for this period, "Requiem", the track presented here, is a very refreshing afro soul track, roughly recorded, sung in Lingala.
Orchestre Les Bakubas - Requiem
Truly yours,
Armand
Morceau grandiose !!!!! serait-il possible de partager le rip du vinyl ou de l'envoyer par mail... merci d'avance en espérant vous lire prochainement ...David Van der Elst, 70's West African Music on Facebook
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