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
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: March 28, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM (15:00-17:00 eastern time USA)
Yes, we’ll hear a track from this.
WELCOME!
I will be playing a mix of Congolese music today, starting the first hour with music from the late 90s and more contemporary music.
We shall see where we go from there.
As it says on the inner sleeve of the CD shown above, PLAY IT LOUD!
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music March 28th, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: March 14, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM
WECOME!
Back in 2012, I devoted a program to one of my very favorite singers, the great Josky Kiambukuta Londa.
He passed away in Kinshasa last week and I’m celebrating his life and music again today.
You are invited to listen as we trace his career from “discovery” in the late 60s as he joined Docteur Nico’s African Fiesta Sukisa, his starting l’Orchestre Continental in the early 70s and then joining Franco’s T.P. O.K. Jazz in 1973. He contributed greatly to O.K. Jazz though the 1980s until Franco’s death in 1989. After Le Grand Maitre’s passing, Josky continued with other members of T.P. O.K. Jazz to make many more recordings.
Enjoy this music and share!
If you like what you hear today, you may listen to my 2012 tribute to Josky here:
http://www.radio4all.net/index.php/program/61772
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music March 14th, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: February 28, 2021
Painting by Moké (Congolese painter 1950-2001)
WELCOME!
I’ll be playing two hours of great Congolese music.
Enjoy!
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music February 28th, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: February 14, 2021
Welcome and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Starting off with some romance for you.
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music February 14th, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music
Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:
Ambiance Congo: January 31, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM
Welcome!
Stuck inside? Push that furniture out of the way. We have some good dance music today.
David Noyes Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music January 31st, 2021
Posted In: Music Shows
Tags: African music, Congolese music