- artist:Box 5 CDs
- featured artist:La Sanza / Lokas / Jean Goubald / Tuta Ngoma / Choeur La Grace
- region:Central Africa
- release year:2007
- country:Congo (Democratic Republic of the)
- formats:CD (Compact Disc)
- record posted by:Sowarex / Igloo Records
- label:Igloo Mondo
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A symbol of Congolese diversity and creativity, the music of this immense country has survived the darkest periods in its existence. In many cases, it is deeply rooted in Congolese history and culture. It can be full of protest, or tinged with love or nostalgia; sometimes it’s funny, and often it’s downright impertinent; but it cannot leave us untouched. It inspires us to take action, or sets us dreaming and perhaps reflecting. The world is one big village, and the aspirations of 70 million Congolese people are expressed by its artists. This box set reflects the talent of some of the many groups and songwriters who carry the torch of Congolese music today!
This collection represents the contributions of the non-profit organisations SOWAREX and AFRICALIA at the event YAMBI Congo 2007*.
* YAMBI Congo 2007 is a joint initiative of the CGRI (Commission for International Relations of the French-Language Community of Belgium) and the Ministry of Culture of the Democratic Republic of Congo.