Libanga
Music industry, as we know it all over the world is falling apart. But Congo is an exception . Congolese musicians has invented “libanga”. Theyre not relying on all the complex laws and technology, digital rights management . Use of “libanga” or shout out to rich and powerful people in their songs. For example Eternellement – This simple, poetic love song, Eternellement, crooned by megastars Fally Ipupa and Koffi Olomide, is really an open appeal for sponsorship that’s specifically addressed to a man named Laurent Lorenzo.
If the number becomes a hit, Lorenzo and other elite members of Congolese society will feel compelled to reciprocate with gifts of money, cars and even houses. So, in one of the poorest countries in the world, the use of “libanga” helps popular musicians to stay afloat.
Following musical podcast features Congolese Rumba pieces, made in “libanga” style.
tracklist
Fally Ipupa – Eternellement
Koffi Olomide – 13ieme Apotre
Fabregas Le Metis Noir – Autopsie
Madilu System – Colonisation
Mbilia Bel – Beyanga
Madilu System – Si je savais ca
Awilo Longomba – Coupe Bibamba
Moise Mbiye – Lipata Ya Kembo
Mike Kalambay – Azali Se Ye Moko
Ferre Gola – Pakadjuma
Fabregas Le Metis Noir – Greco
Moise Matuta – Toza Pepele
Mbilia Bel – Douceur
Papa Wembe – Penitence na ngai
Fally Ipupa – 1000%MAWA