ASGAARD VIKING EDITIONS

MELODIES AND RHYTHMS OF THE BABUDU

MUSIC FROM THE HEART OF AFRICA 

Recorded on site in Upper Zaire/Democratic Republic of the Congo

    by J. M. Llopart
  1. Simana! Arise (Swahili)
  2. Mchezo ma usiku Nocturnal Dance
  3. Tunafurahe leo Today We Rejoice (Swahili)
  4. Mabonza   Offering (Lingala)
  5. Mapendu  Love (Swahili)
  6. Mama e Mama A Swahili Song
  7. Ikeni, ikeni gaga Come, come quickly (Kibudu)
  8. Mchezo   Dance (Swahili)
  9. Tupumuzike Let us rest (Swahili)
  10. Msikie  Listen (Swahili) Tam-tam call
  11. Yenga   Fiesta (Swahili)
  12. Typical Bangala rhythms
  13. Sifa  Glory (Swahili)
  14. Le lo
  15. Traditional song in praise of someone
  16. Alternate traditional song in praise
  17. Variation on songs of praise
  18. Tunacheza magini We dance in the village (Swahili)
  19. Tunakuta leo Today We Get Together (Swahili)
  20. Karibuni Welcome (Swahili)
  21. Tam Tam rhythm for urgent message 
SAMPLE AUDIOS
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MCHEZO "Dance" (Swahili)
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TUNAKUTA LEO "Today We Get Together" (Swahili)
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TAM TAM RHYTHM for Urgent Message