Bouger le Monde!

by Staff Benda Bilili

Bouger le Monde! cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 3 September 2012
  • Label: Crammed Discs
  • Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Length: 52:14
  • Community rating: 3.95/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Randy Makana Kalambayi, Hanna Gorjaczkowska, Vincent Kenis, Montana Kinunu Ntunu, Kabamba Kabose Kasungo, Renaud Barret, Ricky Likabu, Amalphy Ketikila Masamba, Roger Landu, Coco Yakala Ngambali, Alan Ward, Michel Winter, Djunana Tanga-Suele, Theo Nzonza Nsituvuidi, Paulin Kiara-Maigi

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Congolese band Staff Benda Bilili recorded the eleven songs of 'Bouger le Monde!' with producer Vincent Kenis at the Renapec studio in Kinshasa, where Franco, Tabu Ley and Papa Wemba had recorded landmark rumba sessions. Three new members, drummer Montana, lead guitarist Amalphi and percussionist Randy, joined for the record, and lead vocals are shared among seven members across its songs.

Genres

Descriptors: dance, groove-laden, percussive, call-and-response, guitars

Tracklist

  1. Osali Mabe (3:53)
  2. Sopeka (4:18)
  3. Bilanga (4:27)
  4. Tangu I Fueni (5:26)
  5. Kuluna / Gangs (5:42)
  6. Djambula (3:53)
  7. Libala Ya Mungwa (4:22)
  8. Souci (6:40)
  9. Apandjokwetu - 2012 Version (4:02)
  10. Ne Me Quitte Pas (4:16)
  11. Mutu Esalaka (The Brains Are OK) (5:09)

Credits

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