Wenge Musica - Bouger Bouger FLAC

Formed in July 1981 by a bunch of college students it wasn't until 1988 the 'Bon Chic Bon Genre' boys made their first recording. For two years the album 'Mulolo' held Wenge at the top of the Kinshasa charts. So successful was this session that they re-cut four of the songs live for a cassette only release 'Wenge Live', not to be confused with 'Wenge En Live' release by offshoot outfit 'Wenge Aile Paris'. The masterly 'Mulolo' session has never before received a proper European distribution and therefore it is of major importance that this album, re-titled 'Bouger Bouger' has now become available. Six songs including three of their in-concert sensations: 'Bakolo Budget', J.P. Mpiana's excellent title track 'Mulolo', and Werrason's 'Nicky D'. The sound is noticeably leaner than on their 1991 hit 'Kin E Bouge' with the voices of Werrason, J.P. Mpiana and Blaise Bula leading the session and co-founder Didier Masela's bass and guitarist of the year in 1989 Alain Makaba. Makaba's fluid crystaline lead lines are a revelation on this recording and if anything, combined with his subtle and sparing keyboard work, surpass his later musical achievements. It is no wonder that Wenge became the darlings of the new generation of Kinshasa bands to challenge the established order. Their performance here exudes a stunning youthful exuberance : Classy harmonies, devastating musical progressions and six immaculate titles. (MS) CD ONLY RELEASE. UK/USA

Formed in July 1981 by a bunch of college students it wasn't until 1988 the 'Bon Chic Bon Genre' boys made their first recording. For two years the album 'Mulolo' held Wenge at the top of the Kinshasa charts. So successful was this session that they re-cut four of the songs live for a cassette only release 'Wenge Live', not to be confused with 'Wenge En Live' release by offshoot outfit 'Wenge Aile Paris'. The masterly 'Mulolo' session has never before received a proper European distribution and therefore it is of major importance that this album, re-titled 'Bouger Bouger' has now become available. Six songs including three of their in-concert sensations: 'Bakolo Budget', J.P. Mpiana's excellent title track 'Mulolo', and Werrason's 'Nicky D'. The sound is noticeably leaner than on their 1991 hit 'Kin E Bouge' with the voices of Werrason, J.P. Mpiana and Blaise Bula leading the session and co-founder Didier Masela's bass and guitarist of the year in 1989 Alain Makaba. Makaba's fluid crystaline lead lines are a revelation on this recording and if anything, combined with his subtle and sparing keyboard work, surpass his later musical achievements. It is no wonder that Wenge became the darlings of the new generation of Kinshasa bands to challenge the established order. Their performance here exudes a stunning youthful exuberance : Classy harmonies, devastating musical progressions and six immaculate titles. (MS) CD ONLY RELEASE. UK/USA