Release Date: 22 November 2010
Label: Crammed Discs
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 876623006169
Genres: World Music Electronic
Description
26 artists from the the indie rock and electronic music scenes have come up with their own personal take on the unique "tradi-modern" music of Konono N°1, Kasai Allstars and other Congolese bands who play electrified traditional music. Featured artists include Animal Collective, Micachu and the Shapes, Wilco's Glenn Kotche, Deerhoof, Andrew Bird, dubstep producer Shackleton, Juana Molina, Glasgow DJs Optimo and Boredoms' Eye.
These brand-new tracks from a wild mix of artists include covers, reworks and original compositions inspired by the electrifying sounds of Congotronics. Most of the contributions blur the boundaries between reinventions and covers, reworks and homages. Much like its source material, this music is by turns serene, invigoratingly noisy or aimed squarely at open-minded dancefloors yet always intriguing and in some way revelatory: this album pretends to be nothing other than a joyful homage to what has become a true phenomenon of contemporary music.
Tracklisting
Nihiloxica
Aquaserge
Suba
Veronique Vincent, Aksak Maboul & The Honeymoon Killers
Taraf de Haidouks
Nova Materia
Acid Arab
Aksak Maboul
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
