Various - The Kankobela of the Batonga Vol 2
Review by Kevan Emmott
The album "The Kankobela of the Batonga" by Various is a mesmerizing compilation of traditional music from the Batonga people of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The kankobela, a traditional African instrument, takes center stage in this album, producing a unique and soulful sound that transports listeners to the heart of Africa.
The album features a diverse range of songs, from upbeat dance tunes to soulful ballads, all of which showcase the rich musical heritage of the Batonga people. The vocals are raw and emotive, with the singers pouring their hearts into each and every note.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Kasongo", a lively and infectious tune that will have listeners tapping their feet and nodding their heads in no time. Another highlight is "Kufika Pa Zuba", a hauntingly beautiful ballad that showcases the kankobela's versatility and range.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Jaya Mwaamu | 04:48 | |
| Etc. | ||
| Kungoma | ||
| Kwasyaala Piece Kufwa | ||
| Twafwa Nzala | 04:09 | |
| Mugabe Bamana Kufwa Mutala | 03:59 | |
| Ilakutola Nzala | 04:47 | |
| Kwakasika Mbwelaani | ||
| Bamwaika Bamulonga | 03:31 | |
| Wakali Perfume | 4:23 | |
| Njokalai | 03:57 | |
| Kabwi Kangu | 05:06 | |
| Saliya Ndakuleka | 6:33 | |
| Mukulananaagu | 04:20 | |
| Baneene Mundilaye | 03:34 | |
| Nkobuli Busimbi Bulikomoyo | 02:58 | |
| Kondipa Ambe Ndimuntu Nyokwe | 02:50 | |
| Budima Imitation | 04:01 | |
| Maila Mutaalimi | 05:38 | |
| Amundipe Dyonko | 04:43 | |
| Nchembele Musimbi Wangu | 5:34 | |
| Wanaya Nswi Utola Kumbi | 03:30 | |
| Nkaambonzi Beenzuma | 5:33 | |
| Ntwambonzi | 4:07 | |
| Ndeende Ndilamulandui | 05:28 | |
| Bbandu Bbandu Mweendo | 04:29 | |
| Lwiimbo Lwamuka Mufwu | 04:27 | |
| Mpocili Ncindakaamba Namalelo | 04:26 | |
| Ndilila Bwangu | 03:46 | |
| Bamana Bana Bana | 04:22 | |
| Musimbi Wakuceezya Muzingili | 05:06 | |
| Utamujayi Mwana | 05:19 |
Video
kankobela song, by Aaron Nchenje
Images
Catalog Numbers
- SWP 039
- SWP050
Labels
- SWP Records
- Sharpwood Productions
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Formats
- CD
- Vinyl
- LP
- Compilation
- 180 grams
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Layout | Frauke Erichsen |
| Mastered By | Zlaya Loud |
| Producer | Michael Baird |
| Remastered By | HEuzzz, Michael Baird |
Notes
- "The Kankobela of Batonga Vol. 2" Sharp Wood Productions, SWP 039, Netherlands 2011. 16-track CD compilation. Total duration 68:29.
- The Kankobela is the thumb-piano of the Batonga people, who live in the Zambezi Valley on both sides of Lake Kariba in Zambia and Zimbabwe. A solo instrument played by men, to express their innermost feelings in songs about a range of subjects from spiritual to humorous. But it is dying out, there are no young players of this beautiful instrument (...). Otherworldly songs, deep buzzing and mesmerizing time patterns. Tongatronics – but without any electricity!
- After the seven masters presented on the Vol. 1 album, here are eleven more old masters, with more otherwordly songs, deep buzzing and mesmerizing time patterns. These recordings, by Michael Baird made in 1996 and 2008, together with Vol. 1, form a rare indepth focus on just one of many music microcosms in Africa that are disappearing. Sit up, take notice, feast your ears on this bit of musical genius - groovy, funky, ancient, modern."
- The kankobela is the thumb-piano of the Batonga people who live either side of Lake Kariba in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Upon hearing this music you will ask yourself, is this not an acoustic instrument?! Indeed it is – the ‘distortion’ you hear is made by taking the membrane a mother spider spins around her eggs and stretching it over a small hole in the hardwood plank of the instrument to create that wonderful buzzing, and the ‘wah-wah’ effect is achieved by lifting the plank at one end slightly off and back on the resonator. The less taut the membrane, the heavier the buzz: Tongatronics, but without any electricity! Otherworldly songs, mesmerising time patterns – groovy, funky, ancient, modern. 8 tracks taken from the CDs SWP 036 and 039. 180 grams pressing
Barcodes
- ASIN: 907706835X
- Barcode: 9789077068359
- Barcode: 9789077068489
Summary by Kevan Emmott
Comments
Thank you for all this effort to record this beautiful music. It makes me sad that Aaron Nchenje passed away.. at least his music is still alive. Thank you for recording this heritage
Are there resources to learn this music and keep it alive? Beautiful
that lady has the best weed bong ever!!
❤
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the best tracks of my tribe,this makes me get moved,ndasungukka....
Can anyone translate the words of the song?
..is it rude to think he should have taught at lest one or two of the young adults how to play it? .. keep it going? It's really cool..
fantastico
This song is so good! I wish I knew what he was singing about!
This song is one of two tracks featuring Aaron Nchenje on the cd SWP 036 'The Kankobela of the Batonga Vol. 1', available through the SWP Records website. This song is about a lost love - a man does not want to go to the village where his love lived. The title is Wakili Perfume - 'She was my perfume'.
Since the release of the cd 'The Kankobela of the Batonga Vol.1' in 2009 (SWP 035), now finally the long-awaited album 'The Kankobela of the Batonga Vol. 2' (SWP 039) due for release in October 2011. Together these two albums constitute the first serious study of this micro-cosmos that is the thumb-piano of the Batonga