Various Artists: Kankobela Of The Batonga / Various - VINYL LP

Various Artists: Kankobela Of The Batonga / Various - VINYL LPTitle: Kankobela Of The Batonga Various Artist: Various Artists Label: SWP Records Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 9789077068489 Genre: International Release Date: 2016 07 22 Number of Discs: 1 SWP Records present a compilation focusing on the kankobela titled, The Kankobela of the Batonga. The kankobela is the thumb piano of the Batonga people who live on either side of Lake Kariba, in Zambia or Zimbabwe. Upon hearing this music, it is hard to believe

Title: Kankobela Of The Batonga / Various
Artist: Various Artists
Label: SWP Records
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 9789077068489
Genre: International
Release Date: 2016-07-22
Number of Discs: 1

SWP Records present a compilation focusing on the kankobela titled, The Kankobela of the Batonga. The kankobela is the thumb-piano of the Batonga people who live on either side of Lake Kariba, in Zambia or Zimbabwe. Upon hearing this music, it is hard to believe that the kankobela is an acoustic instrument considering it's "electric" qualities. The "distortion" 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. The "wah-wah" effect is achieved by lifting the plank at one end slightly off, then back on the resonator. The less taut the membrane, the heavier the buzz: "Tongatronics" but without any electricity! Other-worldly songs, mesmerizing time patterns - groovy, funky, ancient yet modern. Recordings by Michael Baird. Features: Nyeleti Mukkuli, Edward Mun'goma, Daunzi Munsaka, Johnny Mudenda, Aaron Nchenje, Andrew George Munyumbwe, Leonard Mweemba Siapwayuma and Timothy Mudimba.

Tracks:
1.1 Nyeleti Mukkuli - Nchembele Musimbi Wangu (5:33)
1.2 Edward Mun'goma - Nkaambonzi Beenzuma (5:31)
1.3 Daunzi Munsaka - Kungoma (4:38)
1.4 Johnny Mudenda - Kwakasika Mbwelaani (3:23)
2.1 Aaron Nchenje - Wakali Perfume (4:21)
2.2 Andrew George Munyumbwe - Saliya Ndakuleka (6:31)
2.3 Leonard Mweemba Siapwayuma - Kwasyaala Piece Kufwa (3:47)
2.4 Timothy Mudimba - Ntwambonzi (4:06)