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VERCKYS & ORCHESTRE VEVE - CONGOLESE FUNK, AFROBEAT AND PSYCHEDELIC RUMBA 1969-1
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Product Identifiers
Record Label
Agaf, Analog Africa
UPC
4260126061040
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13046067539
Product Key Features
Release Year
2014
Format
Record
Genre
International
Artist
Verckys / Orchestre Veve
Release Title
Congolese Funk Afrobeat & Psychedelic Rumba 1969
Dimensions
Item Height
0.34 in
Item Weight
1.06 lb
Item Length
12.37 in
Item Width
12.35 in
Additional Product Features
Number of Tracks
11
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Tracks
1.1 Bassala Hot - Verckys ; Orchestre VÉVÉ 1.2 Ya Nini - Verckys ; Orchestre VÉVÉ 2.1 Cheka Sana 2.2 Oui Verckys 2.3 Nakobala Yo Denise 3.1 Sex Veve 3.2 Sisa Motema 3.3 Talali Talala 4.1 Zonga Vonvon 4.2 Nakomi Paralise 4.3 Matinda Comono
Number of Discs
2
Notes
180-gram double LP version. Congo's turbulent and exhilarating '70s: Nightclubs and dance floors were packed to the brim in the capital, Kinshasa. Exuberant crowds, still giddy from independence achieved a decade prior, grooved to the sounds of the country's classics. In fact, the whole continent was submerged in the Congolese rumba craze. Encouraged by the fantastic productions of the Ngoma label, vibrant radio waves had been spreading the Congo's sounds from Leopoldville across the continent, making these tunes the country's top export. This unexpected success nurtured a wealth of talented musicians. One of them was Verckys, born Georges Mateta Kiamuangana. At age 18, he became a member of the country's most dominant and influential band: Franco Luambo's OK Jazz. This relationship was short-lived, however, as Verckys, now a versatile and potent multi-instrumentalist, had plans of his own: The formation of Orchester V+-v+- in 1968, with the aim of reinventing and modernizing the Congolese sound. Blending the ever-influential prowess of James Brown with Congolese merengue, rumba, and soukous, Verckys stripped away the conventional approach that OK Jazz had pioneered, allowing his saxophone-laced melodies to dominate. Verckys also began recording young urban artists with guitar driven cavacha sounds and releasing their work on his label, Les Editions Veve; Les Freres Soki, Bella Bella, Orchestre Kiam, and others shot to stardom overnight, making Verckys quite wealthy. But that wasn't enough for a man with a vision. He built a sprawling entertainment complex called Veve Centre and oversaw the construction of the Congo's most modern recording studio in Kinshasa, in which he recorded the legendary Tabu Lay Rochereau. Orchestre Veve's popularity poured across borders and in 1974 the band travelled to Kenya for a two-month tour. James Brown, upon seeing Verckys perform that year, was moved to dub him "Mister Dynamite." "Bassala Hot," "Cheka Sana," and "Talali Talala" were some of the tracks recorded in Nairobi for the Kenyan market, songs which are now available to the ears of the world for the very first time. Analog Africa now has the privilege to present 11 tracks by Verckys et L'Orchestre Veve at the height of their most funky capabilities, compiled over the course of many years in a land of hardship. We welcome you to the grooviest era of the Congo with a CD and double LP release accompanied by in-depth liner notes and vintage photographs.
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- s***i (1237)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA+++ Seller. Great Transaction. Well Packed. Fantastic. As Described. Thank You! Seller communicated to me the shipment takes up to 15 BUSINESS days. I received the item 14 business days after purchase. No problem if you’re willing to wait for your order to arrive.FANNY REPRISE YEARS 1970-1973 NEW CD (#296643476402)
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- m***t (496)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller sent me a brand new sealed box set making this purchase and excellent value. The seller could use a little more information in his descriptions but communication were favorable so I took a chance and won with this seller. The box set arrived on time and in pristine condition. Each CD is enclosed in high quality paper holder with the original album artwork on both sides however, the holder is made of a rather stiff material and I will let you know if it scratches the CD's from use.THE DOORS - A COLLECTION NEW CD (#387932570570)
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- s***i (1237)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA+++ Seller. Great Transaction. Well Packed. Fantastic. As Described. Thank You! Seller communicated to me the shipment takes up to 15 BUSINESS days. I received the item 14 business days after purchase. No problem if you’re willing to wait for your order to arrive.FANNY REPRISE YEARS 1970-1973 NEW CD (#296643476402)
- e***e (1782)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseHIGHLY RECOMMENDED EBAY SELLER !! MY EBAY PURCHASED ORDER ARRIVED SAFELY PACKAGED AND AS SPECIFIED AND DESCRIBED IN THE LISTING BY THE EBAY SELLER. I RECEIVED OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATIONS AND OVERALL CUSTOMER SERVICE. A TRUE VALUED AND TRUSTED EBAY SELLER IN MY OPINION !! THANK YOU.
- m***t (496)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller sent me a brand new sealed box set making this purchase and excellent value. The seller could use a little more information in his descriptions but communication were favorable so I took a chance and won with this seller. The box set arrived on time and in pristine condition. Each CD is enclosed in high quality paper holder with the original album artwork on both sides however, the holder is made of a rather stiff material and I will let you know if it scratches the CD's from use.THE DOORS - A COLLECTION NEW CD (#387932570570)