Once a week, Stack delivers a mix of the most interesting new music on the web, handpicked by the Hype Machine team. Here's a recent mix.
Latest zaire tracks
Verckys et l´Orchestre Vévé - Cheka Sana
Super Super SoundsFollow “Congolese Funk, Afrobeat & Psychedelic Rumba 1969-1978 (Analog Africa Nr. 17) by Verckys et l´Orchestre Vévé Verckys et l´Orchestre Vévé…” on Jun 14th, 2023 →
Henri Bowane - Wabon'kum Blues
The Listening Post BlogFollow “The happiest accidental tangent of the most fortunate kind befell my lucky ears earlier today when I found this little…” on Jul 30th, 2022 →
Trio Madjesi & Orchestre Sosoliso - Matshatsha (1973)
The Listening Post BlogFollow “Trio Madjesi & Orchestre Sosoliso were a band from Zaire, (now Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC) who formed in the…” on Oct 6th, 2021 →
Franco & TP OK Jazz - Café
The Listening Post BlogFollow “Known for his mastery of African Rumba**, and nicknamed by fans and critics as the “Sorcerer of the Guitar”, François…” on May 6th, 2021 →
Orchestre Vévé - Zonga Andowe
LikembeFollow “No sooner had I posted Likembe's last offering then I realized that I had another, similar pressing. Orchestres Kamale et…” on Oct 7th, 2018 →
Pablo Lubadika Porthos - Madeleina
The 'SpillFollow “Monday again, and another unclassifiable selection of great music for you. I hope everyone is okay out there; best wishes…” on Nov 23rd, 2015 →
King Kester Emeneya - Milonga Kwango
27 LeggiesFollow “This year, as every year, we have lost some great musicians. Big names such as Bobby Womack, Phil Everly and…” on Dec 27th, 2014 →
Franco & L'Orchestre TPOK Jazz - Tangawusi Pts 1 & 2
For The Sake Of The SongFollow “As someone very dear to me is leaving today for that huge, troubled, and still somewhat mysterious African country called…” on Sep 19th, 2014 →
Wendo Kolosoy - Cherie Kabisa
OkayafricaFollow “Papa Wendo Kolosoy The father of Congolese Rumba, aka Soukous, Wendo Kolosoy began a musical movement that continues to evolve…” on Mar 13th, 2012 →
Franco And Rochereau - Lisanga Ya Ba Nganga
Star Maker MachineFollow “ Franco and Rochereau : Lisanga Ya Ba Nganga [purchase] Public Enemy won The Village Voice Pazz and Jop Critics album…” on Feb 8th, 2012 →
Carlyto Lassa - C'est Mon Mari
27 LeggiesFollow “Last time out we treated you to Barry White's bizarre reggae version of 'Volare'. Have a listen to this. Is…” on Jan 20th, 2012 →
Carlyto Lassa - Chatelet
27 LeggiesFollow “I was in Brussels working on Monday and Tuesday, but managed to carve out an hour from my busy schedule…” on Oct 27th, 2010 →
Bantous de la Capitale - Milna
LikembeFollow “Given that he's one of the most illustrious Congolese musicians of his generation, information about Côme Moutouari, better known as…” on Sep 25th, 2010 →
Zaiko Langa Langa - Zaiko Wawa
27 LeggiesFollow “I have a list of artists I keep meaning to share with you but never seem to get round to.…” on Sep 21st, 2010 →
Bobongo Stars - Koteja
LikembeFollow “I've been unable to find out much about Congo's Bobongo Stars, but their unique blend of funk, rock & roll,…” on Sep 11th, 2010 →