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Konono No 1
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Konono No 1
The new KONONO NO.1 album, the fourth volume in the Congotronics series from Crammed Discs. Once again recorded in their home domain of Kinshasa, DR Congo by Congotronics series producer Vincent Kenis, the long-anticipated follow-up to Konono’s 2005 debut sees their trademark thrilling junkyard sonics and relentlessly hypnotic percussive grooves (as created using thumb pianos and drums made from scrap metal and disused car parts) further elevated with electric guitars and bass - played by neighbourhood musicians from a young Konono covers band! - as well as a wider range of vocalists plus guest appearances from guitarist Manuaku Pepe Felly (Zaïko Langa Langa) and members of fellow Congotronics band Kasai Allstars.
Review
Paul Barr, Readings Carlton
This album is the latest collection of hypnotic, urban thumb piano rhythms from these innovators from Kinshasa. Konono No. 1 specialise in recycling used auto parts to construct their instruments and amplification, and create joyful, trance-like party music. This band also features as a collaborator on the latest Herbie Hancock album.
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