Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:

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!

    Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music    September 12th, 2021

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:

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!

    Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music    August 15th, 2021

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:

WELCOME!

Enjoy great Congolese music!

    Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music    August 1st, 2021

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:

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!

    Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music    July 18th, 2021

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:

More rare Zaiko for you today

Welcome!

Congolese music for a hot day!

    Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music    June 20th, 2021

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:

OK Jazz 1956

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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!

    Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music    June 6th, 2021

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:

Welcome!

We start today with songs from two wonderful LPs by Orchestre Le Peuple.

 

 

    Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music    May 23rd, 2021

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:

WELCOME!

It’s a beautiful day! Crank it up and let be your queen!

“Too bad for you” if you miss it!

    Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music    May 9th, 2021

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:

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!

    Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music    April 25th, 2021

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music presents:

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/

    Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music    April 11th, 2021

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