Ensemble(s): Golden Sounds Band
Label: Naxos World Music
Genre: World
Period: Contemporary
Catalogue No: 76055-2
Barcode: 0636943705520
Release Date: 12/2003

KENYA - Golden Sounds: SWAHILI (Rumba)

African rumba, based on the clave family of rhythms, is most closely associated with the Congo basin area of Central Africa. However, rumba music has also flourished in distinct regional forms in both East and West Africa. In Nairobi, Kenyan, Tanzanian and Congolese musicians came together to create Kenyan rumba – some of the finest dance music on the continent. The Golden Sounds Band carries forth the rumba tradition with their simple melodies, complex vocal harmonies, luscious interlocking guitars, and rich saxophone ornamentation and solos.

Tracklist

Mikulandi, Juma Iddi
1Kazi Ni Kazi08:08
Kombo, Msichoke
2East Africa07:16
Mwenzingo, Rashidi
3Alice07:08
Issa, Rama
4Maisha07:23
Mohamed, Twahir
5Hasidi Hana Sababu07:48
Muumini, Mwinjuma
6Zagaro08:01
Umba, Tindika
7Bomba-Atomic07:34
Machoka, Fred O.
8Safari ya Kisii07:37

Total Playing Time: 01:00:55