Release Date: 2005-06-13, Audio CD, No Masters Cooperati

MPAA Rating : Exempt

Kanda Bongo Man is a giant of African music and the artist credited with introducing John Peel to African music. His fans number Vampire Weekend (?Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa?), Paul Simon and John Peel.   All the tracks were recorded for Joe Boyd?s Hannibal records between 1984-91, an era we can look back on today as the high watermark of Parisian soukous, and showcase a band at the height of their powers.   Behind his soaring voice Kanda employed Diblo Dibala and Rigo Star, two lead guitarists who are widely considered as the best soukous guitarists who ever lived. Diblo was recruited from the band led by the legendary Franco whilst Rigo?s scorching licks graced albums by Paul Simon and it was their twinning that gave Kanda?s music a wonderfully joyous, ringing quality. They both feature extensively on the ?King of Kwassa Kwassa?.   This 2CD set features tracks from the three studio albums Kanda recorded for Joe Boyd?s Hannibal Record label plus earlier recordings making ?King of Kwassa Kwassa? the ultimate Kanda Bongo Man compilation.

1-The Weapon Of Prayer 2-There's A Grave In The Wave Of The Ocean 3-At Mail Call Today 4-I Died For The Red, White And Blue 5-A Soldier's Last Letter 6-There's A Star Spanled Banner Waving 7-The Great Atomic Power 8-A Seaman's Girl 9-From Mother's Arms To Korea 10-Robe Of White 11-Searching For A Soldier's Grave 12-Mother, I Thank You for The Bible You Gave (2003/KING) 12 tracks 1962 Capitol

Release Date: 2010-09-21, Audio CD, Mercury

Release Date: 2007-11-12, Audio CD, Rel

Release Date: 2012-04-19, Audio CD, Country House Records

1-Trainwreck Of Emotion 2-Out Of Your Shoes 3-I'll Take The Memories 4-Far Side Of The Bed 5-Dear Me 6-Five Minutes 7-He Talks To Me 8-It's Too Late (To Love Me Now) 9-Gonna Leave The Light On 10-Eight Days A Week 11-If I Didn't Love You 12-Autumn's Not That Cold 13-We Both Walk 14-Something In Red 15-Except For Monday 16-A Picture Of Me (Without You) 17-Tears On My Pillow 18-Best Woman Wins (Duet With Dolly Parton) 19-In Tears 20-Hand Over Your Heart 21-Faithfully

Release Date: 2009-01-09, Audio CD, Keltia

Release Date: 2010-11-11, Audio CD, Rel