Non Stop Dancing
| Non Stop Dancing | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1974 | |||
| Recorded | 1973–74 | |||
| Genre | Congolese rumba · soukous | |||
| Length | 43:00 | |||
| Label | Zaire Music | |||
| Producer | Mfumu Muntu Bambi | |||
| Zaïko Langa Langa chronology | ||||
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Non Stop Dancing is the debut studio album by the Congolese rumba band Zaïko Langa Langa. Produced by Mfumu Muntu Bambi, it was released on the Zaire Music label in late 1974.[1][2]
It consists of songs recorded and released between 1973 and 1974, during multiple recording sessions of the band in Kinshasa. Prior to the album's release, Zaïko Langa Langa performed at the Zaire 74 music festival at the Stade Du 20 Mai, Kinshasa, along with other notable artists such as James Brown, B.B. King, Tabu Ley Rochereau, and Franco Luambo.[3]
Background[edit]
Shortly after Zaïko Langa Langa's debut in December 1969, the band established itself as the "third Congolese school of music".[4] Because of their "rebellious" and "hippie" attitude and their innovative approach to Congolese rumba, they became a symbol of the new generations of post-independence Zaire, and are sometimes compared to the Rolling Stones for their appeal to the youth.[5]
Before releasing Non Stop Dancing, in 1973, while traveling from Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire, the band's drummer, Meridjo Belobi, pioneered the Cavacha drum rhythm.[6] The Cavacha was later played by all Kinshasa bands and other African artists from all over the continent. Cavacha was also the name of a dance created by Evoloko Jocker.[7]
Recording[edit]
Recording sessions took place in 1973 ("Zania", "Mbeya Mbeya", "Eluzam" and "Zena") and 1974 ("Semeki Mondo" and "Mwana Wabi") in Kinshasa in various recording studios. Songs were previously released as singles.
Track listing[edit]
Side one
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Semeki Mondo" | Evoloko Jocker | 10:04 |
| 2. | "Zania 1" | Mavuela Somo | 4:35 |
| 3. | "Eluzam 2" | Evoloko Jocker |
Side two
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4. | "Mwana Wabi" | Bimi Ombale | 8:48 |
| 5. | "Zena 1" | Bimi Ombale | 4:41 |
| 6. | "Mbeya Mbeya" | Evoloko Jocker | 10:09 |
| Total length: | 43:00 | ||
Personnel[edit]
- Evoloko Jocker – vocals
- Papa Wemba – vocals
- Mavuela Somo – vocals
- Bozi Boziana – vocals
- Gina Efonge – vocals
- Bimi Ombale – vocals
- Manuaku Waku – lead guitar
- Teddy Sukami – rhythm guitar
- Oncle Bapius – bass guitar
- Meridjo Belobi – drums
References list[edit]
- ^ Zaïko Langa Langa - Non Stop Dancing, retrieved 2022-09-17
- ^ Messager. "DISCOGRAPHIE & ÉTAPES MARQUANTES DE ZAÏKO LANGA-LANGA (1970-1980)". MBOKAMOSIKA (in French). Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- ^ "Papa Wemba". www.redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- ^ "Afropop Worldwide | Interview with the Legendary Nyoka Longo of Zaïko Langa Langa". Afropop Worldwide. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- ^ Sweeney, Philip (1991). The Virgin Directory of World Music. Virgin. ISBN 978-0-86369-378-6.
- ^ "Chooka-chooka cavacha: here comes the Congolese rumba". www.bruzz.be. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- ^ Stewart, Gary (2003-11-17). Rumba on the River: A History of the Popular Music of the Two Congos. Verso. ISBN 978-1-85984-368-0.