We are back in Africa again with The Republic of the Congo also known as Congo-Brazzaville to save confusing it with its neighbour The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Why are there two Congos you may ask. I know I did.
Young Pioneer Tours give the following explanation:
The European conquest between France and The King of Belgium divided the Congo Basin into two areas for their own interests and imperial ambitions. Borders were created along the Congo River by external powers dividing the Congolese people who shared the same culture, language and heritage.
With the end of European empires and the decolonisation of Africa, these borders remained after independence, therefore creating two separate states, one being the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the other being The Republic of the Congo.
That's all a bit heavy so best to stick to the music. For all things Africa it is best to defer to Ernie and here is a link to the entry in Ernie's African Odyssey.
We appear to have a couple of doublers with Les Mamas du Congo & Rrobin and Tchico (Tchicayu) ( no relation!) but thankfully different tunes
My other two offerings are from Patrouille des Stars and Les Tambours de Brazza ft Angelou Chevauchet
Ernie has given some background on the first two. Discogs advises that Patrouille des Stars were founded by Tivo Piriuns in 1997 after the Civil War. They seem to have released nine albums to date
Les Tambours de Brazza as I'm sure many of you have worked out translated as The Drums of Brazzaville,
We are off to Asia next
Les Mamans du Congo & Rrobin - Lamentation
Tchicho Tchicaya - Soukous Machine
Thank you CC. Not previously familiar with Patrouille des Stars but I like them and will have to explore further.
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