Les Bantous de la Capitale is one of the longest-lasting and most influential
groups in the musical history of the Congo (now Democratic Republic of the
Congo). Formed in 1959, the band played a major role in the introduction and
growing popularity of boucher, which vitalized the Cuban-influenced rumba,
and soukous. Initially co-led by saxophonists Dieudonne “Nino” Malapet and
Jean Serge Essous, Les Bantous de la Capitale made their mark with a series
of dance-inspiring singles that are reprised on the three-CD collection
Les Merveilles du Passé. Les Bantous de la Capitale has withstood several
personnel changes. When Essous elected to remain in
Paris after recording with the group, Malapet assumed leadership. Despite
geographical obstacles, Essous has continued to perform with the band.
Although the Congolese government’s issuing of an official cultural policy,
Authenticité ’67, resulted in the loss of several musicians, substitutes
were found and Les Bantous de la Capitale has continued to
tour and record. Singers have included Kosmos Kapitza, Pamelo Mounk’a, and
Tchico Tchicaya. Guitarists have included former Franco & OK Jazz member
Nedule Papa Noel and Samba Mascott. Les Bantous de la Capitale can be
found on solo albums by Mascott, Mounk’a, and Essous. (All Music)

Les Bantous de la Capitale, Discogs Discography

tracks ;

01 – Napesa bolingo na nani ?
02 – Olukaki boye
03 – Emilie wa francis
04 – Mbi ke ga
05 – Oguy na fort rousset
06 – Qui siera casarme
07 – Cherie ma banzo
08 – Lokoso ya basi
09 – Laurence yombua
10 – Souna maria

The story of Zaïko Langa-Langa is a long and complex one. They changed
their name, form, strength various times and lots of offspring groups came
from them. I advice you to read Wikipedia on Zaïko Langa-Langa for the whole
story. We had us quite some of their records and of Clan Langa Langa over
the years, take a look below. Maybe I even forgot some. Yesterday’s album
also belongs to the list. The record we have today is from 1987 and rocks
like hell, listen and check their Discogs Discography ..

Zaïko Langa-Langa is een band met een complexe historie. Ze begonnen in
1969 en veranderden meerdere malen van naam, bezetting, vorm etc. Het is
raadzaam het hele verhaal eens te lezen op Wikipedia over Zaïko Langa-Langa
als het je interesseert. We hadden hier reeds meerdere van hun platen en
van formaties die uit Zaïko zijn ontsproten. Ik kan er enkele zijn vergeten
maar hieronder vind je een hele lijst. het album van gisteren hoort er ook
bij. ‘Subissez le Consequences’ van vandaag stamt uit 1987 en gaat lekker
los. Luister en check hun Discogs Discografie ..

tracks ;

01 – Nibe
02 – Lisumu
03 – Kevalina
04 – Moyen te

Nkola Mboka vol. 5 from 1987
Kay-Kay from 1982
Teddy Sukami of Zaïko Langa-Langa from 1977
Gitta Prod. Tout-Choc from 1981
Nkola Mboka vol. 1 from 1983
La Zaïkomania from 1989
En Europe from 1984
Zaïko Eyi Nkisi from 1985
Jetez l’Eponge from 1989
Bongama Kamata from 1987
On Gagne le Procès from 1984
Nkola Mboka vol. 1 (different) from 1983
Croi Moi from 1983
the Big of Africa from 19??
Les Grands Succes des Editions Vévé vol. 6 from 1978
Tala Modele Echanger from 1985
l’Afrique Danse 360.121 from 1978
l’Afrique Danse 360.117 from 1978
Cessez le Feu from 19??
Sentiment Bimi from 1988
Songa Fiele from 1990
Nkolo Mboka (different) from 1983

Summer started officially on june 21st. Temperatures are
rising instantly, records are expected to be broken this week.
African music fits in perfect under these conditions so a Congo
theme week seemed a logical thing to do. Congolese music is
most popular here at the Global Groove so let’s go. Today’s
album concerns a group of highly gifted talents of the Clan
Langa-Langa. We find Gina-Wa-Gina, Papa Wemba, Evoloko
Lay-Lay and Mavuela Somo on this hot Congolese entry.
No year of release is known of this French product.
Get it, spread it and enjoy listening ..

De zomer is officieel begonnen op de 21ste. De temperaturen
schieten ook direct omhoog, het schijnt zelfs dat komende week
warmte records zullen worden gebroken. Afrikaanse muziek com-
bineert hier goed mee dus een Congo thema week leek me logisch.
Congolese muziek is nog steeds zeer populair hier op de Global
Groove dus let’s go. We openen vandaag met een plaat met de
hoogbegaafden der Clan Langa-Langa. We vinden Gina-Wa-Gina,
Papa Wemba, Evoloko Lay-Lay en Mavuela Somo op deze hot
release waarvan geen jaar van uitgifte bekend is. Down, deel
en luister weer met veel plezier ..

tracks ;

01 – Cauchemar
02 – Jeux de kilondin
03 – Point d’interrogation
04 – Mandanda
05 – Melimpa-meliso
06 – Incertitude

Searching the web on Rex Williams and his Nigerian Artistes
we find quite a lot on Etubom Rex Williams the trumpeteer.
On this album however, which is in his discography
on Discogs, there is very little trumpet. We find a man called
Ime Williams who is the vocalist, Baby Okon on saxophone and
Udo Tom Aupan on trombone. Overall the sound is carried
by a delightful guitar played by Udo Johnson. Review
Maybe Rex wasn’t in the mood to play this day ..

Als we het web raadplegen om iets te vinden over Rex Williams
and his Nigerian Artistes, vinden we van alles over Etubom Rex
Williams de bekende trompettist. Op dit album, welke
in de lijst staat van zijn Discogs discografie, horen we heel
weinig trompet. Een man met de naam Ime Williams is de vocalist,
we vinden Baby Okon op saxofoon en Udo Tom Aupan op trombone.
De sound wordt vooral gedragen door een heerlijk sprankelende
gitaar gespeeld door Udo Johnson. Review
Misschien had onze Rex deze dag niet zo’n zin
om te spelen.

tracks ;

01 – Anwana idem owo
02 – Namoba special
03 – Ebono ke ima part II
04 – Uduak abasi

Good afternoon groovers, now here’s the seventh and for this
moment last sampler of the sampler theme week. It is number
70 and goes back to the mids of march 2018. We are getting a
bit closer to the present day. This morning Jos sent me a link
to this very nice documentary in which we see one of my French
record suppliers on his travels. He meets with some of the guys
of Les Bantous de la Capitale among others. Today’s compilation
opens with them. Enjoy watching and listening ..

Goede middag platen vrienden, hier is dan de voorlopig laatste
sampler als afsluiter van de sampler thema week. Het is alweer
nr.70 en gaat terug tot de posts van maart 2018. Langzaam komen
we wat dichter bij het heden. Vanmorgen ontving ik van Jos deze
link naar een zeer interessante documentaire waarin we een van
mijn platen leveranciers zien op zijn reis naar Congo. Hij ontmoet
o.a. de oude heren van Les Bantous de la Capitale waar vandaag’s
sampler mee opent. Geniet van de docu
en van de muziek, cheers ..

tracks ;

01 – Les Bantous – Paris-brazza
02 – Lloyd Thomas – Sex changing
03 – Les Léopards de St. Pierre – Ti woua-woua ( antiparasites )
04 – Alhaji Waziri Oshomah – Ota pea pea
05 – Ubulu International Band of Nigeria – Late mrs. iloloezunwa daina ossai
06 – l’International Orchestre du Congo – Dis moi qui es tu _
07 – Calixto ochoa y su Conjunto – La pesadilla
08 – Antolin – La ruana engolilla
09 – La Calandria – Tristeza en la serrania
10 – Conjunto Los Reales Orenses – Ojos lindos
11 – Konadu’s band – A good one there
12 – Wuta May – Elembo na mitema
13 – Les Tontons – Tour d’afrique
14 – Toots & the Maytals – Louie louie
15 – Os Cinco Crioulos – Vida apertada

tracks :

01 – Climaco Sarmiento – La gaita marciana
02 – Elza Soares – Viagem de jangada
03 – Cartola – Desfigurado
04 – Morogoro Jazz – Watalii
05 – Pachito Rada y su Conjunto – Aquella tarde
06 – Jackie Lomax – When I miss you the most
07 – Indian Cultural Pageant of Trinidad & Tobago – Donald mohammed
08 – Orchestre baobab Gouye Guy de Dakar – Utru horas
09 – Cornell Campbell – Jah jah me no born yah
10 – Bush y su Nuevo Sonido – Tiempo entero
11 – The Young Rascals – Groovin’
12 – Osvaldo Ayala – Margie
13 – Les Fantaisistes de carrefour – Desordre musical no.2
14 – Mbaraka Mwinshehe – Akula mwembe songo
15 – Özel Türkbaş – Kandirali çíftetellí
16 – Bezerra da Silva – No meu barco
17 – Oteghe Brothers Union Band – Abaiwiyoro
18 – Bana – Sono profundo

tracks :

01 – C.K. Opong – Onipa nse hwee
02 – Jurema – Velho papo da ilusão
03 – Sexteto Borinquen – Dos corazones
04 – Luis Morales Ramos – Despidiendo el año
05 – Big Youth – Marcus garvey dread
06 – Michigan and Smilie – Rub a dub style
07 – Culture – Behold the land
08 – Teddy Sukami & benj – Bambutaye baleke
09 – Love – Nothing
10 – Kumapim Royal Band – Ebeto da
11 – Bob Andy – You don’t know
12 – Johnnie Ringo – Cocaine
13 – Winam Jazz Band – Concelata ogonya
14 – Barrington Levy – If you give to me
15 – Gem Lucky Friends Band – Bethwel odinya
16 – Michi y sus Bravos – El forastero

tracks ;

01 – Scientist – Drum song dub
02 – Juancho Polo Valencia – El privincianito
03 – Trinity – Natty dread a no bandooloo
04 – Fidel Zizi – Ya caro
05 – The Ambassador Springboks – Minsumo bo
06 – Los Montunos con Mongo y Acanda – Maria belen
07 – Salif Keita – Wamba
08 – Le Prince Youlou Mabiala & Kamikaze Loningisa – Karibu
09 – Julio de la Ossa y su Conjunto – En esa esquina
10 – Pat Thomas and the Sweet Beans – Odo san bra
11 – Pépé Kallé & Empire Bakuba – Amour propre
12 – Cartola – Sim
13 – Panorama des Cayes avec Toto & Rodrigue – Oua fe’l vré
14 – Los Corraleros de Majagual – Dulce lamento
15 – el Gran Angelo y su Conjunto Modelo – A bailar montuno

tracks ;

01 – Conjunto Estrellas Panameñas – Clarita
02 – Franklin Boukaka – Bibi
03 – Les Fantaisistes de Carrefour – Ti zoiseau
04 – King de la Rosa, ‘Manos Bionicas’ – El estrujao
05 – Abel Antonio Villa – El pleito
07 – Les Aiglons – Cong la
08 – Super Rail Band – Mali yo
09 – Lord Kitchener – Lenoir’s well
10 – Ray Reyes y Orquesta Refrán – Llevaré candela
11 – Mahmoud Ahmed & Ibex band – Anwedim tekatin
12 – Les Vikings – You made me so very happy
13 – Bozi Boziana & Anti Choc – Kokoti
14 – Ali Chukwuma and his Peacemakers International – Ezi nne nwanyi oma
15 – Luis E. Martinez – No llores mi vida

tracks ;

01 – Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe – Ndi afu
02 – The Latin Brothers – Bailame como quieras
03 – Kiland & Orchestre Mabatalai – Dernier voyage nassali part 2
04 – Tião Motorista – Manhã de Carnaval, A felicidade
05 – Andrés Landero y su Conjunto – La pollera rosada
06 – Francisco Ulloa y su Conjunto – India de los ojos verdes
07 – Les Bantous de la Capitale – Mobali ya lisano
08 – Le Kongo Retro Band & Bukasa léon – Kana he
09 – Henri Bowane – Sam ba no
10 – Pio Leyva – El pregon de la montaña
11 – N’Gewel International de Dakar – Sama n’goro ak suma pel bi
12 – Trio Select – Parole gran moune
13 – Afro Cuban All-Stars – Clasiqueando Con Rubén (Son)
14 – Orlando Guerra ‘Cascarita’ Con La Orquesta Casino De La Playa – Ay, pero que jelengue
15 – Kabaka International Guitar Band – Late florence mbakwe