Bouger Le Monde

Staff Benda Bilili

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1
Stock Status (?)
In Stock
Delivery Estimate
2-5 days
Genre
World Music, Africa
Label
Crammed Discs
Released
September 3, 2012

Format: Compact Disc

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One of the most inspiring success stories on the global music scene, Staff Benda Bilili, the fearless Congolese band formed by paraplegic street musicians is back a brand new album. 'Bouger Le Monde' bears witness to the spectacular musical transformation of the group: the band is louder and rockier and three new members bring richer textures and added excitement to the arrangements.

Everyone must know their story by now: formed by paraplegic street musicians who, at the time, slept on the streets of Kinshasa and rehearsed in the half-abandoned city zoo, Staff Benda Bilili conquered worldwide audiences and media thanks to their enchanting music, their relentless energy and their uplifting optimism. Upon the 2009 release of their first album, 'Très Très Fort', the band instantaneously became one of the most emblematic African bands around, as well as a symbol of resilience and triumph over adversity.

For the last 3 years the band have toured nonstop, appearing at festivals and concert halls across the world. 'Très Très Fort' gained numerous awards and "Benda Bilili!", the feature film dedicated to the story of the group, achieved international acclaim.

'Bouger Le Monde', recorded once again in Kinshasa, DRC, contains a collection of 11 superb new songs with lyrics in no less than four different Congolese languages, as well as French, with lead vocal duties being shared between no less than seven singers. It wonderfully translates the band's new sound: it's more powerful and sophisticated, yet retains and showcases all the idiosyncratic qualities of their makeshift instruments, and is as lyrical and moving as ever.

Press Quotes

(5 stars) A triumph...fellow Bilili fans, here's an essential and enjoyable purchase for the autumn.

Songlines, (Mark Ellingham), October 2012

(4 stars) All the freshness and ingenuity that made their 2009 debut such a revelation is here.

Q, (Ally Carnwath), October 2012

(4 stars) They are still distinctively Congolese musicians, matching Latin, African and funk influences in songs that are both cheerfully infectious and thoughtful...the music is consistently joyful...Magnificent.

The Guardian, (Robin Denselow), August 31, 2012

(4 stars) While this is in one sense African music like they don't make it any more, there's nothing precious or retro about it: its energy feels entirely modern. Buy this album, listen to it and enjoy it.

The Daily Telegraph, (Mark Hudson), August 31, 2012

(4 stars) An exuberant blast...their rocking rumbas whisk you right on to the dance floor...crucially, the album also presents even more seasoned musicianship.

Metro, (Arwa Haider), September 3, 2012

(4 stars) Bouger Le Monde offers a celebration of life: "Osali Mabe" brims with uptempo energy and sparkling soukous guitar lines, while "Bilanga" is speedy rumba-rock.

The Independent, (Andy Gill), September 1, 2012

If the sound is now rockier and slicker that's the benefit of three years of non-stop touring...but the swirling euphoria remains undiluted.

Uncut, (Nigel Williamson), October 2012

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Key Value
Catalogue number CRAW81
Barcode 0876623006565
Number of items 1
Packaging type Digipak
Imported No
Weight 85g
Dimensions (LxWxH) 140mm x 7mm x 125mm

Disc 1

Track Listing — Disc 1

Song Title Time
1. Osali Mabe 03:53
2. Sopeka 04:18
3. Bilanga 04:27
4. Tangu I Fueni 05:26
5. Kuluna/Gangs 05:42
6. Djambula 03:53
7. Libala Ya Mungwa 04:22
8. Souci 06:40
9. Apandjokwetu 04:02
10. Ne Me Quitte Pas 04:16
11. Mutu Esalaka (The Brains Are OK) 05:09

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