For Reviews of 'Bana Congo' (TUMI 107) click here
With guest artists
Manu Dibango - Coto - Sultan - Rey Crespo - Abby Surya -
Palma-Ernesto Reyes - Tomas Akuru - Estela-Liv Makasso - Adam Pedrosa...
and recording by Ambroise Voundi
Follow these links to read what the press think of this magnificent CD.
For official press release information please visit Rock Paper Scissors.
Songlines made it Top of the World read why by clicking here
World Music Central "Sonic pleasures abound throughout.." read it in full here
The City Paper Online "...it’s the sound of a 21st century African ensemble delivering slashing, magical dance music whose grooves are irresistible..." read it in full here
Traveller (Spring 2007) wrote "Way more upbeat is this delicious dance band account of rumba styles, mingling Cuban and Cameroonian musicians in a foot-tapping rush of energy from start to finish. The African beat comes home to roost!"
Musikifan.com "Noel's cracked vocals add charm..." read it in full here
Smother.net "Café Noir is a compelling album of worldbeat that shows off the heritage of a culture banned by America..." read it in full here
Feile Africa "...a must for any fan of Congolese and/or Cuban music..." read it in full here
The Virginian Pilot "Café Noir is simply an early musical Christmas present from some of the best musicians found in both worlds..." read it in full here
Articles below are in french...
http://www.africultures.com/index.asp?menu=affiche_artiste&no=3352
http://www.sudplanete.net/index.php?menu=disque&no=1200
http://www.rfi.fr/Fichiers/MFI/CultureSociete/2053.asp
http://www.afrik.com/musik/artiste.php?id_artiste=987
http://www.zonefranche.com/actu_print.php?actumembreID=1388&PHPSESSID=b9e345f501c755
Articles below are in Italian
http://www.salsa.it/recensioni.aspx?lnrid=1349
http://www.salsa.it/recensioni.aspx?lnrid=1330
Whose playing it?
Global Village KMUW FM 89 - see the playlist here
First World Music WVKR FM 91.3 - see the playlist here
Radio Coteaux - see the playlist here
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