Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: September 12, 2021
The Rumba Kings has come and gone, but the music remains here on WRIR!
Starting with a song we heard a part of in the film, but here we get the whole song. Franco & Tp OK Jazz with the full version of “Locataire”! And more…Prince Youlou Mabiala, Orchestre Le Peuple and the original Mwana Molokai of Papa Wemba. Join in and enjoy the music!
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music September 12th, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: August 15, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM
La Poule Aux Œufs D’Or Bimi Ombale, Zaiko Langa-Langa – Creuser L’Écart
WELCOME!
We will be playing music in different styles and from different ages today.
You may like some songs more than others, but it’s all good!
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music August 15th, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: August 1, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM
WELCOME!
Enjoy great Congolese music!
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music August 1st, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: July 18, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM
WELCOME!
Today we will provide a special edition of Ambiance Congo. I have a discussion this afternoon with Alan Brain, director of the wonderful new feature-length documentary, The Rumba Kings.
As a part of this year’s Richmond International Film Festival, The Rumba Kings will have its premiere USA showing right here in Richmond, Virginia on September 11 at the Byrd Theatre.
Listen in today to learn about this landmark film and to hear some great music from the era and beyond.
To learn more about the film, see pictures and view the film’s trailer please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/rumbakingsfilm/photos/?ref=page_internalat
or visit here:
therumbakingsfilm.com .
Find out more about the Richmond International Film Festival here: https://www.rvafilmfestival.com/
Please note:
I will not be able to take any requests today. Comments may be edited by content. Thank you!
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music July 18th, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music, Richmond International Film Festival, The Rumba Kings
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: June 20, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM
More rare Zaiko for you today
Welcome!
Congolese music for a hot day!
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music June 20th, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: June 6, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM
OK Jazz 1956
WELCOME!
Today marks the anniversary of OK Jazz, June 6, 1956.
So we start with some early OK Jazz from the era and take it from there.
We’ll have some newer music towards the end of this program, but we start with some great classics!
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music June 6th, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: May 23, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM
Welcome!
We start today with songs from two wonderful LPs by Orchestre Le Peuple.
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music May 23rd, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: May 9, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM
WELCOME!
It’s a beautiful day! Crank it up and let be your queen!
“Too bad for you” if you miss it!
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music May 9th, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: April 25, 2021
Photo courtesy of The Rumba Kings Film
WELCOME!
Today during our annual spring fund drive, I’ll feature rumba and other related genres of Congolese music from the 1950s-1970s.
Enjoy!
Thank you for yours donations!
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music April 25th, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: April 11, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM
Wenge el Paris
WELCOME!
This week, we’ll have music recorded, mostly, after the year 2000.
Our spring fund drive starts on April 21
If you like these more modern sounds, you can donate today and leave a comment with your donation to let me know.
If you like the classic rumba that made Congolese music the most popular and influential music in the diaspora, then you can donate next time (in two weeks) during the fund drive and leave a comment with your donation then.
Please remember:
WRIR is an all-volunteer organization. I can bring you this music only of you donate what you can to keep our equipment working, our lights on and all of the unique programs that we offer coming your way.
Please use that red button at top right of your screen to support Congolese music on the airwaves here in RVA and on the internet across the globe. Every little bit helps.
Thank you!
And here’s something to keep in mind: The Rumba Kings film is coming! The epic first documentary about Congolese rumba is near. Check it out here:
https://www.facebook.com/rumbakingsfilm/
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music April 11th, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music