Author: Konono No.1

Format: Import

Release Date: 07-26-2005

Details: First in a Series Titled 'congotronics', this is the Long-awaited Album by Konono N°1, a Band Founded Over 25 Years Ago by Mingiedi, a Virtuoso of the Likembé (A Traditional Instrument Sometimes Called "Sanza" Or " Thumb Piano", Consisting of Metal Rods Attached to a Resonator). The Band's Line-up Includes Three Electric Likembés (Bass, Medium and Treble), Equipped with Hand-made Microphones Built from Magnets Salvaged from Old Car Parts, and Plugged Into Amplifiers. There's also a Rhythm Section which Uses Traditional as Well as Makeshift Percussion (Pans, Pots and Car Parts), Three Singers, Three Dancers and a Sound System featuring These Famous Megaphones. the Album was Produced and Recorded in Kinshasa by One of the Best Connoisseurs of Congolese Music and Old Car Parts, Crammed's Own Vincent Kenis.

EAN: 5410377001923

Languages: German

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood