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A history of the popular music of the two Congos

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"Rumba on the River presents a snapshot of an era when the currents of tradition and modernization collided along the banks of the Congo. It is the story of twin capitals engulfed in political struggle and the vibrant new music that flowered the ferment." (cover)

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Language
English
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Subjects
popular music, folk music, Congo, Musique populaire, Populaire muziek, Histoire et critique, History and criticism, Popular music, Popular music, history and criticism, Music, african
People
Franco, Docteur Nico
Places
Kinshasa, Brazzaville, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Democratic Republic)
Times
1960s, 1950s, 1970s, 1980s

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Table of Contents

Prologue: A mighty sound Page 1
1. Difficult delivery Page 3
Bowane, Leopold II, Stanley, Brazza, Kamba, Feruzi, and Wendo, 1946 and before
2. Why don't you make a record? Page 23
Olympia, Ngoma, Opika, and Loningisa, 1946-1950
3. The brains of the music Page 34
Jhimmy, Kabasele, and African Jazz, 1950-1955
4. In need of a name Page 49
Essous, Franco, and O.K. Jazz, 1955-1956
5. A change in mentality Page 60
Kasavuba, Lumumba, Rock'a Mambo, O.K. Jazz, and Orchestre Bantou, 1957-1959
6. Celebrations and sorrows Page 85
Kasavuba, Lumumba, African Jazz, and O.K. Jazz, 1960-1961
7. Congo music Page 101
Orchestre Bantou and Ry-Co Jazz, 1960-1963
8. Money changes everything Page 110
African Jazz, African Fiesta, Moïse Tshomba, O.K. Jazz, and Orchestre Natou, 1963-1965
9. Revolution Page 122
Mobutu, Franco, Bavon Marie, Kwamy, Docteur Nico, Rochereau, and Essous, 1965-1967
10. Dances and disorder Page 135
Docteur Nico, Rocherau, Sam Mangwana, and Franco, 1968-1969
t.b.c.

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Library of Congress
ML3503.C66 S74 2000, ML3503.C66S74 2000

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Format
Hardcover with bookjacket
Pagination
8p., 436p.
Number of pages
436

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OL25098864M
ISBN 10
1859847447
LCCN
99056629

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