African Pearls 1: Congo: Rumba on the River

2006 release. Syllart Productions releases the first volume in their African Pearls series of compilations - an essential 2xCD collection of Congolese rumba circa 1954-1967. Congolese music is like the heartbeat of the African continent. The twin capitals of Kinshasa and Brazzaville on the banks of the River Congo supply the international music scene with a non-stop flow of creativity. Rejuvenated by four generations of artists, Congolese music has remained true to the spirit of its founders. These two volumes devoted to second generation groups like African Jazz, OK Jazz, Rock A Mambo, African Fiesta, Bantous de la Capitale, and Festival Maquisard are an invitation to discover, or enjoy again, a music that is anchored in the history and culture of its people, but that has lost none of its freshness over the years. Includes a 16-page booklet with full-color photos and notes in English and French.